The Osage Nation Family Violence Prevention (ONFVP) Department has increased beneficial statistics. Through comprehensive process improvement, a newly hired Domestic Violence (DV) Advocate has enhanced communication and follow-up procedures with local law enforcement and court systems. Corrie O’Banion was hired as a temporary employee in April 2021. She transferred officially in August 2021 into
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Pawhuska, OK – The Osage Nation Family Violence Prevention Department (ONFVPD) and the Pawhuska Police Department have entered a partnership to work together to keep victims safe and hold offenders accountable. According to Director Olivia Gray, “Chief Silva reached out to us regarding a victim of domestic violence on a case he was working on and our conversation progressed to bigger picture
Miami, Ok. – Director of the Osage Nation (ON) Family Violence Prevention Department, Olivia Gray, visited the Riverview Park on November 10, 2019. She was invited to be the guest speaker at the Missing Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP)-Stop the Stigma rally. The presentation was hosted by the Northeast Oklahoma American Indian Movement. Gray discussed the intersection between human sex
Osage Nation Family Violence Prevention (ONFVP) proudly reveals the first-ever logo for their department. ONFVP Director Stacy Lookout identified the need for her department to have a logo that clearly represents its services while welcoming those in need. The logo includes Osage orthography meaning “refuge” and is intended to be a symbol of safety, strength and hope. “We are proud to announce the
Osage Nation Files for Relief from Irby Decision, Reasserts Osage Nation Reservation Remains Intact
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OSAGE NATION RESERVATION, Okla. (January 3, 2025) - The Osage Nation Attorney General’s Office filed today in the Federal Northern District of Oklahoma requesting relief from the Irby Decision. The filing is part of an ongoing legal battle to reassert that the Osage Nation Reservation was never disestablished and remains intact. After considerable effort before the Oklahoma state courts, the Osage
OSAGE NATION RESERVATION, OKLA. (August 7, 2024) - On March 11, 2024, the Osage Nation filed a lawsuit against the United States Department of the Interior (DOI) in response to extensive negotiation delays that interfere with and threaten the Nation’s right to self-governance under the 1975 Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA), P.L. 93-638. That Act provided Indian
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
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