OSAGE NATION RESERVATION, Okla. (November 8, 2023) - On Monday, November 20, 2023, Osage Nation will break ground on a new health clinic in Pawhuska, Okla. The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. at 310 E. Main St. to celebrate replacing the Wahzhazhe Health Clinic with a brand-new, 63,000-square-foot facility. The event is open to the public. This two-story facility is over six times larger than the
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Osage Nation Science Fair Welcome from Chief Standing Bear
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The Osage Nation Education Department’s 6th Annual STEAM Science Fair kicks off this week! Students from area middle schools to compete in the virtual event through Google classroom. Judges and employees from the Osage Nation Education Department will tally scores and announce the winners in the coming weeks. {"preview_thumbnail":"/sites/default/files/styles/video_embed_wysiwyg_preview/public
Osage Nation Office of the Chiefs FOR IMMEDIATE May 17, 2016 RELEASE: Individual Osage Indians who are owners of fractions of Osage Indian land will be contacted by the Osage Nation land buy-back program to sell their fractions of land ownership. The federal government Cobell Land Buy-Back Program as part of the Cobell Settlement Agreement with the federal government provides the funds for the
Osage Nation Seeks Worksites for Summer Youth Program
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OSAGE RESERVATION, OKLA. (February 17, 2022) - The Osage Nation Financial Assistance Department is seeking worksites for the 2022 Summer Youth Work Program. The program provides Native American youth work experience in various fields and promotes young individuals to become competitive in the workforce. Businesses interested in being a worksite for the program will receive summer help at no cost
OSAGE RESERVATION, OKLA. (February 11, 2022) – The year 2022 marks the Sesquicentennial, or 150th year, of the Osage removal from Kansas to the present-day Osage Reservation. The Sesquicentennial Planning Committee met last week and selected Saturday, October 22, 2022, as the commemoration date. The planning committee consists of Osage Nation employees: Historic Preservation Officer Dr. Andrea
Osage Nation Sesquicentennial Preservation Video
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On October 22, 2022, the Osage Sesquicentennial Celebration convened the great 𐓷𐓘𐓻𐓘𐓻𐓟 𐓩𐓣𐓤𐓘𐓯𐓣 together to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Osage Reservation established in 1872. The event celebrated Osage resilience and major accomplishments that have sustained us as a Nation on this land. The gathering included 𐓷𐓘𐓻𐓘𐓻𐓟 traditions and cultural ways that foster unity and respect for one
Powerful Movement in Indian Education Pawhuska, Ok. – Chief Standing Bear has signed a resolution to charter Bacone College. Present were members of the Osage Nation Congress and the President of Bacone College, Dr. Ferlin Clark. Osage Nation Congressman John Maker sponsored ONCR 19-14 on June 19, 2019, during the Fourth Special Session. The Resolution was to authorize and approve a Charter of
Osage Nation Small Business Program Launches with $5 Million for Business Development Loans
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Funds for entrepreneurs and small businesses further strengthen Osage Nation culture and economic legacy OSAGE NATION RESERVATION, OKLA. (July 18, 2024) – Osage Nation is proud to launch its $5 million Osage Nation Small Business Program, a program made possible by the U.S. Treasury’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). This program will stimulate the local economy with loans and
The Osage Nation Social Services (ONSS) Department to present “Overcoming Bias,” a proposal selected from nationwide submissions by the National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA). ONSS will present its proposal at the 40th Annual NICWA’s “Protecting Our Children” Conference on April 4 - 6, 2022. "The staff of Osage Nation Social Services is thankful for the honor of being chosen to present
NEWS RELEASE Celebration includes activities for all ages By ON Communications PAWHUSKA, Okla. (Feb. 25, 2015)—Osage Nation Sovereignty Day is celebrated each year on March 11 in recognition of the ratification of the Constitution of the Osage Nation on March 11, 2006. Since that day the Nation has celebrated by hosting an open to the public Sovereignty Day dance. This year, the festivities have
Young attendees will have the opportunity to tour the base and explore career fields OSAGE RESERVATION, OKLA. (October 7, 2021) – Osage Nation is sponsoring a field trip to Tinker Air Force Base on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. The trip is for area Native American youth 6th through 12th grades. Osage preference will be given. Osage Nation Education and Financial Assistance Departments are
The Osage Nation Office of Strategic Planning Shooting Range Survey is seeking feedback for a shooting range in Osage County. Responses provided will determine the need, design, and structure. The survey is available from February 12 through February 26, 2024. Find the survey link here.
Osage Nation Submits Letter of Intent for Summer 2024 Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Program Funding
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OSAGE NATION RESERVATION, OKLA. (January 9, 2024) – On January 5, 2024, the Osage Nation submitted a letter of intent for the Summer 2024 EBT Program funding to support families in need after the State of Oklahoma declined federal funding. Osage Nation’s Women, Infants, and Children’s (WIC) Department submitted the letter to the Food and Nutrition Services-USDA. The Osage Nation intends to serve
Osage Nation spent several weeks organizing a response to the Teacher Walk-out in Osage County. The Osage Nation team developed a comprehensive plan to support Osage families and more than 300 Osage children in the Public School System of Osage County. Osage Nation employees strengthened communication with Public School Districts, attended Board of Education meetings, and monitored social media as
OSAGE NATION SERVICE AREA (June 29, 2023) - The Osage Nation Tax Commission has updated its processes focused on protecting tribal members' identity and property. Effective July 1, 2023, all new/initial vehicle title registrations must be completed in person. The risk of titles being lost in the mail has increased, which can put members at risk for identity fraud and disruption in vehicle
Event to take place on Monday, May 8; 1 p.m. at Senior Drive and Osage Campus Rd. in Pawhuska, OK WHAT: The Osage Nation will break ground on the new Osage Nation Child Care Facility. The new building is planned to be 18,752 square feet, which includes eight classrooms, outdoor creative spaces, a kitchen, two indoor gross motor skills classrooms, a teacher training room, and office space for
Groundbreaking Scheduled for Monday, May 8; 10 a.m. at 602 East Main St. WHAT: The Osage Nation Visitor’s Center is set to break ground on a massive renovation and expansion project. The Osage Nation Visitors Center is Osage Nation’s first stop to welcome visitors to the Osage Reservation. The Center promotes Osage culture, Osage Nation services, and Osage-owned artists & businesses. The Osage
Help available immediately, Chief Standing Bear signed the MOU in late May and the Warden at Dick Conner Correctional Center signed this month By Osage Nation Communications Dick Conner Correctional Center in Hominy, Okla. Photo Courtesy Oklahoma Department of Corrections Pawhuska, Okla., (Tuesday, June 13, 2017) — A recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Osage Nation and
Event intended to increase exposure and enthusiasm for science, technology, engineering, arts, and math By ON Communications Pawhuska, Okla., (Thursday, February 9, 2017) — The Osage Nation is preparing for a big day of science fair fun with local seventh graders. The Osage Nation STEAM Science Fair is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 21, to Friday, Feb. 24, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day at the Osage
Osage Nation invites all community members and organizations to participate in our first-ever Scarecrow Display! Let your imagination soar in this community-building opportunity.