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Here is some information that might be helpful--websites to check out for enrollment dates, times and needed documents; supply lists; immunization requirements; and more. First Day of School: Woodland — August 5 Prue — August 6 Barnsdall — August 10 Shidler — August 10 Wynona — August 10 Skiatook — August 12 Sperry — August 13 Hominy — August 20 Pawhuska — August 20 Websites (click on the links )

Tallchief, Osage from the Grayhorse District, was America's first prima ballerina and an international superstar OSAGE NATION RESERVATION, OKLA. (November 14, 2024) – The Osage Nation proudly announces a public event celebrating the launch of the new Barbie Inspiring Women doll created to honor Maria Tallchief. The celebration will be held on Monday, November 18, 2024, at 10 a.m., at the

Money will support measures to repair the town’s failing water system Osage Nation Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear, Osage Congresswoman Shannon Edwards, Osage Congress Speaker Maria Whitehorn, Second Speaker Otto Hamilton Barnsdall, Okla. (May 3, 2016)—A check for $75,000 from the Osage Nation was presented to the Barnsdall City Council and Mayor Brock Moore, Osage Citizen, on Tuesday, May

By ON Communications Staff PAWHUSKA, Okla. (Feb. 5, 2015) —It’s time to file taxes and this year and there is a new penalty, or, “individual shared responsibility payment” cost, according to the Internal Revenue Service. However, Native Americans who did not have health insurance during 2014 can avoid the cost by filing an exemption. There’s no need to worry about the “shared responsibility” cost

Chief Standing Bear invited the director to update the Osage people about issues regarding the Osage Mineral Estate By ON Communications TULSA, Okla. (August 25, 2015) —Mike Black, Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), is scheduled to visit the Osage Nation for a formal presentation on Sept. 9 in Pawhuska, Okla. Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear invited the director to the Osage

Osage Minerals Council on Administration Directives Impacting Tribal Nations: Be Mindful of Tribal Voices and Harm in Creating Barriers to Energy Development in Indian Country In the first two weeks of the new Biden-Harris administration, federal officials issued several executive actions and statements related to tribal sovereignty, tribal consultation and climate change. In light of these

The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) is announcing two vacancies which have occurred on the Osage Tribal Education Committee (OTEC). These vacancies are for the Pawhuska Village and Grayhorse communities. The purpose of this notice is to solicit applications from individuals who would like to represent these communities on OTEC. The requirements of the representatives are: Must be an adult Osage

PAWHUSKA, Okla. (May 12, 2015) — In August of 2014, when the new administration of Principal Chief Standing Bear and Assistant Chief Red Corn took office, 270 acres was rediscovered during an inventory of Nation-owned property. Discussion began about launching Bird Creek Farm (BCF), a “first ever community agricultural project” of the Osage Nation. This fell in line with the Nation’s 25-year

NEWS RELEASE Osage Nation, Pawhuska, Okla. (April 28, 2015)—The word future for many at first thought means something better. It refers to an instance that has yet to come. In using the colloquial of new and improved, something always comes along to replace the old; history reveals this to be true. One example comes from childhood and the cartoons about life in a space-aged world. Everything in

Pawhuska, OK - (August 13, 2014) - The Boys & Girls Club of the Osage Nation will be open to membership to all children residing in the communities of Pawhuska, Hominy, and Fairfax with a priority based on Osage Preference. The funds used for the Boys & Girls Club will be 100% Osage tribal dollars for the next fiscal year. Effective September 1, 2014, membership to the Boys & Girls Club of the

A few weeks ago while visiting with Vann Bighorse, director of the Wah-Zha-Zhi Cultural Center, we looked at an old photo album of Osages. It was the type of scrapbook with black pages where the long-forgotten owner had glued sepia-colored pictures onto each sheet. Most of us have one or two of these in a box of keepsakes and junk, stored away. The photographs in this little album may have dated

Jack Hickey, Osage citizen, bought land for the purpose of donating it to promote his Osage people’s legacy in Fairfax, Okla. Photo by Cody Hammer, ON Communications Staff Osage Nation Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear, left, accepts land deeds from Osage Nation citizen Jack Hickey, Jr. Hickey’s aunt, Mary “Snookie” Bighorse, stands next to Hickey and supports the donation. By Cody Hammer, ON

NEWS RELEASE California Osages Want More Culture United Osages of Southern California Spring Gathering 2015 By ON Communications PAWHUSKA, Okla. (March 10, 2015)—In a large senior citizen center in Carlsbad, CA, the sound of people laughing and visiting fills a dining hall. Three sisters sit in a row at a table greeting members of the United Osages of Southern California and their visitors, mostly

For Immediate Release – Lawton, OK, May 14, 2015 Cameron University to present undergraduate science workshop for Native American college students The Cameron University School of Science and Technology will provide an eight-week summer science workshop for Native American college undergraduates who are majoring in STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering, mathematics, computer science

This event has been canceled We are pleased to announce the dates for the 11th Annual WahZhaZhe Cultural Encampment are April 25 and 26, 2020. In the past, the encampment has been offered in the Fall season. This year, we are innovating the encampment season to the Spring of 2020. We plan to provide the same cherished experiences as last year, but in a seasonal setting that allows more hours of

Minerals Council meetings will resume on March 5th. Cancelled OSAGE MINERALS COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 17th, 2021, 10:00 A.M. ZOOM MEETING PAWHUSKA, OKLAHOMA Agenda Call to order – Welcome by Chairman Yates Opening prayer and reading of deceased Osages Roll call Superintendent Report Bureau of Trust Fund Administration – Janel Perry New Business CEP – Oil and Gas Lease – Don

OSAGE NATION EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT WILDLAND FIRE MANAGEMENT 1071 Grandview Lane PAWHUSKA, OK. 74056 918-636-4578 / 918-287-5225 918-287-5232 (FAX) Avoid the Silent Killer Protect your family from CO poisoning with these USFA tips: • Install and maintain CO alarms in a central location outside each separate sleeping area and on every level of your home to provide early warning of CO. • Use portable

On Monday, April 13, 2015, Osage Nation Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear signed Executive Order No. 15-01, which ordered and directed that Greg Carpenter be appointed as Secretary of the Nation. Today, Monday May 4, 2015, Greg Carpenter was sworn in as Secretary of the Nation at the Osage Nation Tribal Court by The Honorable Lisa B. Herbert, Associate Judge of Trial Court. Judge Herbert

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 3, 2021 Osage Nation announces a nationwide Target Market survey for the Osage Nation Community Development Finance Institution (ONCDFI) named ??????? ??? ?? (A place to borrow money). The purpose of the survey is to determine the financial lending needs of Osage Nation members. The survey will be posted on the Osage Nation website, as well as other Osage Nation social