OSAGE RESERVATION, OKLA. (June 10, 2022) – The Osage Nation Burial Assistance Program has increased burial assistance from $5,000 to $8,000 effective June 9, 2022. The Burial Assistance Program provides financial assistance upon the death of a member of the Osage Nation, regardless of residence. “As our people continue to experience the negative effects of the public health emergency, we are
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CONTACT: Chris Standingbear The Osage Nation Senior Grants Management Specialist Phone: 918.287.5633 Fax: 918.287.5564 clstandingbear@osagenation-nsn.gov www.osagenation-nsn.gov Pawhuska, Oklahoma, November 10, 2015 – The Osage Nation is one of 30 Native American tribes across the U.S. invited to apply for the new “Tribal” Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Grant (VASH) demonstration program. The
Osage Nation Issues State of Emergency for the Osage Nation Reservation, Focuses on Recovery Efforts
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Osage Nation Assistant Principal Chief R.J. Walker has issued a state of emergency for the Osage Nation Reservation. Our hearts are heavy as we witness the direct impact of last night's severe storms and tornadoes on many parts of the Osage Nation Reservation. These communities - our families - are facing a challenging time. We stand in solidarity with everyone affected. Osage Nation Emergency
Pawhuska, Okla. – The Osage Nation is supporting the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in their protest of the plans for the Dakota Access Pipeline. Thousands of Native Americans are camping on the banks of the Cannonball River in North Dakota as a peaceful protest in hopes to stop the progress on the planned pipeline under the river, land the Standing Rock Sioux hold as sacred. “The Osage Nation supports
Chief Standing Bear Statement on Osage Nation Motor Vehicle Tags “Safety is our top priority, and no one should endanger themselves or others. It is disappointing but unsurprising that Governor Stitt would work to disrupt and undermine Tribal Nations in the great State of Oklahoma. The Osage Nation Attorney General Clint Patterson, Speaker of Congress Alice Goodfox, Tax Commission Director
Osage Nation JOM Students Attend Leadership Day
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OSAGE NATION RESERVATION, OKLA. (July 25, 2023) – After a three-year pandemic hiatus, students gathered for the Native American Youth Leadership Day at Northern Oklahoma College (NOC) in Tonkawa on July 19, 2023. The event was designed to prepare students for college and future career paths, emphasizing culture, leadership, and academic achievement. Participants toured the college campus, attended
The Osage Nation Language Department (ONLD) opens registration for 2021-2022 community classes on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021. Virtual and in-person classes begin Monday, September 13, 2021 for all ages. A variety of levels are offered including Children’s Classes, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Reading & Writing, among others. All classes are free of charge. “We’ve made great progress in our work
Curriculum is supported by new Osage Language Dictionary Database with over 2,500 words The Osage Nation Language Department (ONLD) opens registration for 2022-2023 community classes. Virtual and in-person classes to begin Monday, September 12, 2022 for all ages. A variety of levels are offered including Children’s Classes, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Reading & Writing, among others. All
The Osage Nation Language Department (ONLD) opens registration for 2025-2026 community classes. Virtual and in-person courses to begin Tuesday, September 2, 2025, for all ages. Various levels are offered, including Children’s Classes, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Orthography, Reading & Writing, and more. All classes are free of charge. The ONLD was established in 2003 to revitalize the Osage
OSAGE NATION RESERVATION, Okla. (January 27, 2025) - The Osage Nation Language Department (ONLD) announces the launch of two new Osage language books: Corn and Squash, illustrated by Eric Pretty Eagle and Devouring Mountain, illustrated by Cameron Free. A book launch and signing event is scheduled for Friday, February 7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Osage Nation Visitors Center, 602 E. Main St
The Osage Nation Language Department has launched a new online Osage dictionary. The database includes 2,717 Osage-English and English-Osage words, along with a helpful phonetic key on the sidebar. The Osage Nation Language Department instructors have spent an estimated 2,000 hours researching, compiling and proofreading the database in an effort to continue revitalizing the Osage language. “Many
Print and Virtual Publication Retells Traditional Story in Osage Orthography The Osage Nation Language Department (ONLD) releases “Coyote and the Bear,” a children’s storybook that is written in Osage orthography with English translation availability. The traditional Wahzhazhe story has been circulated for generations and retold by Master Language teacher Dr. Herman “Mogri” Lookout. The beautiful
Osage Nation Launches 𐓷𐓘𐓻𐓘𐓻𐓟 𐓯𐓪͘𐓯𐓪͘𐓷𐓟 “Wahzhazhe Always” Celebrating Culture and Sovereignty
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Wahzhazhe Always Campaign represents eternal connection and vitality of Osage Nation tribal members Pawhuska, Okla. (March 10, 2023) - The Osage Nation, a sovereign Nation thriving on its Reservation in Northeast Oklahoma, launches 𐓷𐓘𐓻𐓘𐓻𐓟 𐓯𐓪͘𐓯𐓪͘𐓷𐓟 | Wahzhazhe Always as a visual platform, branding campaign and overall statement for members near and far to reconnect and celebrate an enduring legacy
Osage Nation Launches 2026-2030 Strategic Plan Update Survey
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Osages 18 and Older Asked to Complete Survey to Shape the Needs of the Nation OSAGE NATION RESERVATION, OKLA. (May 6, 2025) – The Osage Nation Office of Strategic Plan launches the 2026-2030 Strategic Plan Update Survey. The Osage Nation Office of Strategic Planning conducted an extensive tour seeking input from Osages across the United States for the 2026-2030 Strategic Plan Update. Feedback from
Partnership includes apprenticeship component to educate Osage team members OSAGE NATION SERVICE AREA, Okla. (February 23, 2023) - According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), cleaning hands at key times with hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol is one of the most important steps you can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to those around you. During the height of the
During the Osage Nation Visitor’s Center fourth birthday festivities on November 16, 2022, the Language and Cultural Departments launched the Wahzhazhe Hologram Project. The project aims to safely expand and preserve the Wahzhazhe language through a series of holographic displays presented through viewing boxes. The project originated out of CARES Act funds focused on safely preserving the Osage
One-time award prevents mortgage delinquencies and utility loss due to financial hardship. OSAGE NATION SERVICE AREA, Okla. (May 15, 2023) – The Osage Nation Financial Assistance Department has launched the Homeowner’s Assistance Funding Program to support Osage homeowners experiencing financial hardship. The new program prevents mortgage delinquencies and defaults, foreclosures, loss of utilities
Culture is one of the core components of maintaining sovereignty as a tribal nation. It is also one of Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear administration’s strategic focus areas. We have been unable to provide much in-person teaching throughout the public health emergency, and our current website at osagenation-nsn.gov is designed to convey government messaging. In September last year we
Osage Nation Launches New Government Website
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Government site serves as a centralized connection for news, direct services, culture and language OSAGE RESERVATION, OKLA. (September 1, 2021) – Osage Nation has launched a new government website using the latest technological advances to provide clear and easy access to web users. A single web address, www.osagenation-nsn.gov, will connect users to an entire suite of products that include
OSAGE NATION RESERVATION, OKLA. (April 24, 2024)—The Osage Nation is streamlining the application process for numerous assistance programs by utilizing an online service portal currently available on the Osage Nation website. Osage Nation constituents can register for free and establish an account that will serve as a hub for application submissions, tracking, and approvals for assistance services