On Tuesday, December 14, the Osage Nation held a ribbon-cutting for new playground equipment located along the Harvest Land trails in Pawhuska, Okla. Students from Daposka Ahnkodapi joined the celebration and led the event with Christmas carols. Osage Nation Chief Standing Bear and Princess Gigi Sieke cut the ribbon followed by the students getting first access to the playground. The outdoor
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Pawhuska, Okla., (Thursday, August 27, 2020) – Osage Nation (ON) Financial Assistance dispersed Energy materials to pre-approved applicants of the Energy Assistance Program (formerly known as LIHEAP). The program operates on a fiscal year (October through September) and serves low-income Native American households within the Osage Reservation (Osage County) by providing heating and cooling energy
OSAGE NATION RESERVATION, OKLA. (June 24, 2024) – Various utility companies that service Osage County have increased customer charges, posing a financial challenge for Osage members. In response, the Osage Nation is stepping in to provide assistance through a Utility Assistance Program. To be eligible, you must be a legally enrolled member of the Osage Nation, reside in Osage County / Osage
OSAGE NATION SERVICE AREA, Okla. (February 10, 2023) – The Osage Nation Financial Assistance (ONFA) Youth Employment Application opens on March 1, 2023. The Youth Program provides Native Americans with work experience in various fields and encourages young individuals to become marketable. Benefits include a successful experience for both the youth and the business. ONFA Youth Coordinator, John
F OR I MMEDIATE R ELEASE : Do you need help paying your electric bill? PAWHUSKA, Okla. (June 27, 2018) – The Osage Nation Financial Assistance Department, formerly known as LIHEAP, is accepting applications for energy assistance. The Energy Assistance Program provides energy aid on utility bills for low income Native American households throughout Osage County. The amount of energy assistance is
The Osage Nation Fitness Center is excited to offer a free professional development course to youth athletic coaches and physical education teachers. The three-day training course will take place Friday March 25 through Sunday, March 27 at the Oren Terrill Field House on the Pawhuska High School campus. The Amateur Athletic Union will be conducting the training focused on exploring strategies to
The Osage Nation Food Distribution Program provides nutritious food packages to low-income Native American households living on the Osage Nation Reservation. The program stores and distributes food and provides nutrition education to recipients. The Osage Nation Food Distribution program currently serves up to 500 clients monthly! The monthly shopping list includes fresh and packaged foods like
November 22, 2016 - For Immediate Release Contact: Hallie Winter, Curator | 918-287-5222 | hwinter@osagenation-nsn.gov Pawhuska, OK—The Osage Nation Museum is happy to announce the award of a Charitable Grant from the Osage Nation Foundation. This grant will be used to fund the 1st Annual Creative Community Holiday Ornament Craft Workshop. The ONM will host their first annual Creative Community
Chief Standing Bear Celebrates Osage Nation Employees for Continuous Clean Audit Results OSAGE NATION, Okla. (September 20, 2024)—The Osage Nation Government 2023 audit report is clean, with zero significant deficiencies or material weaknesses. An independent audit report shows top-tier accountability and oversight by the Osage Nation Government. A “clean” opinion is a report that an auditor
OSAGE NATION HARVEST LAND LAUNCHES ONLINE STORE
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Availability is updated online as produce is harvested and ready OSAGE RESERVATION, OKLA. (February 16, 2022) –The Osage Nation Harvest Land (ONHL) launches an online store expanding opportunities for the Osage Nation (ON) citizens and neighboring community members to make purchases. Fresh produce is updated online when supplies are harvested with a portion reserved for distribution to Osage
Dr. Bighorse is committed to supporting leadership transition and Health Center Accreditation OSAGE RESERVATION, OKLA. (February 3, 2022) - Dr. Amanda Bighorse has announced a departure from her position as the Osage Nation Health Services Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Bighorse is committed to supporting Wahzhazhe Health Center (WZZHC) staff during the leadership transition, as well as continuing
Includes COVID-19 and Flu Vaccinations in Hominy, Fairfax and Skiatook OSAGE RESERVATION, OKLA. (September 20, 2021) – Osage Nation Health Services plans to conduct a mobile event in Hominy, Fairfax, and Skiatook communities. The event will include COVID-19 vaccinations, COVID-19 drive-thru testing, flu vaccinations and other community services. Osage Nation PRC, Prevention, Social Services and
March 2023 Provider Spotlights include Stephane Adame, APRN-CNP and Joann Simpson, APRN-BC OSAGE NATION SERVICE AREA (March 8, 2023) - The Osage Nation Health System (ONHS) launches a ‘Provider Spotlight Series’ that highlights and introduces providers to new and existing ONHS patients. The series aims to strengthen relationships between providers and patients, which can positively increase
April 2023 Provider Spotlights include Alyson Speers, LCSW and Dr. Will W. Smith. OSAGE NATION SERVICE AREA (April 24, 2023) - The Osage Nation Health System (ONHS) continues a ‘Provider Spotlight Series’ that highlights and introduces providers to new and existing ONHS patients. The series aims to strengthen relationships between providers and patients, which can positively increase patient
RN Case Manager Julia Weigant selected as the 2022 Health System Employee of the Year OSAGE NATION SERVICE AREA, Okla. (February 23, 2023) - The Osage Nation Health System holds monthly Town Hall Meetings the last Wednesday of every month. The meeting is mandatory for all Health System staff. Staff members receive updates, various training, general announcements, healthcare compliance and quality
Pawhuska, OK—On Monday, July 22nd, the Osage Nation will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Counseling Center Complex in Pawhuska, OK. The ceremony, which will begin at 10 a.m. at 436 Elks Lodge Road (at the end of Elks Lodge Road), will celebrate the grand opening of the new Counseling Center Complex. The event is open to the public. The Counseling Center Complex consists of a new adult
Pawhuska, Ok. – September 5, 2019, the Osage Nation (ON) Heritage Trail Scenic Byway debuted with a special ribbon-cutting at 10 a.m. The ceremony took place approximately one half mile northeast of the state Highway 60 and Highway 99 intersection north of Pawhuska. Vann Bighorse was asked to say the traditional prayer. Speakers included Chief Standing Bear, Congressman R.J. Walker, and
Scholarship America is excited to announce the transitioning of the Osage Nation Higher Education Scholarship Program (ONHESP) application to a Student Hub, a web-based portal, the week of December 9, 2019. The Student Hub is a comprehensive platform hosting over 600 scholarships. Migrating the ONHESP application to this platform will provide a secure, user-friendly and streamlined system for
The Osage Nation hires Tyler L. McIntosh to be the Osage Nation Accounting Controller beginning June 1, 2021. McIntosh brings 15 years of financial work experience consisting of positions in tribal government, healthcare and private sector settings. He is a Muscogee (Creek) citizen. With a background in tribal government, McIntosh is excited to return to a tribal finance role. "I'm looking forward
Dr. Ron Shaw brings 35 years of medical experience and is Board Certified in Internal and Addiction Medicine Osage Nation Communications Former Osage Nation Congressman, Dr. Ron Shaw, addresses a crowd at a groundbreaking for the Nation's first elder nutrition and early learning academy site in Fairfax, Okla. Dr. Shaw is Osage from Grayhorse, one of three traditional Osage communities. Pawhuska