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State of the Nation Video
On March 11, 2014, Chief Scott Bighorse presented the State of the Nation address from the Chambers in the Administration Building. In attendance was the Osage Nation Congress, along with family, friends, and employees. View the video
Strategic Plan Comprehensive Update
In 2007, the Osage Strategic Plan effort was a nationwide initiative to identify needs and goals to formulate a 25-year plan for the Osage Nation. The goals of the strategic plan were set forth by the Osage People to guide elected leaders as they move the Nation forward. The approach was also called The Will of the People. This is a comprehensive update of the 25-Year Vision and Strategic Plan
Strategic Planning
Osage Nation Census On April 8, 2022, the Osage Nation Congress passed ONCA 22-30 to conduct the first Osage Nation Census. Thereafter, a census will be conducted every five (5) years. By conducting regular censuses, the Osage Nation can maintain sovereignty and strengthen the capacity to self-govern, thereby fostering sustainable development and prosperity within the Nation. The purpose of the
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Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Proclamation of Support
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM), a national campaign that creates awareness about the high rate of U.S. teens (one out of every three) who are impacted by physical, verbal, sexual and emotional abuse every year. The Osage Nation Family Violence Program (ONFVP) is actively supporting the campaign by sharing information online, getting information to schools and students
Traditional Cultural Advisors Meeting
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Agenda Opening prayer Welcome Roll call Announcements Approval of Minutes July 29, 2022 August 26, 2022 New Business Osage Nation Language Department Update (Redeagle) Osage Nation Museum Update (Redcorn-Miller) Osage Nation Lateral Violence Awareness Project (Dena Cosby) Old Business Sesquicentennial Celebration Update (Abby Mashunkashey) ONHPO Activities: to August 25th, 2022 to September 29
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AGENDA Opening prayer Welcome Roll call Announcements ONHPO New Hires: Archaeologist – Michaela Conway, Plus Two Additional Archaeology Positions Office and Documents Specialist – Seth Vincent Historic Preservation Intern – Kathleen Kelly Approval of Minutes October 28, 2022 New Business Joplin Rotary Club Native American Statues (Patrick Tuttle) Osage Heritage Sites Visit (Hunter) Nelvada Dean
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Agenda Opening prayer Welcome Roll call Announcements Approval of Minutes January 27, 2022 New Business Osage Nation Museum Update (Redcorn-Miller) Osage Indigenous Supported Study “Go Healthy” (Dr. Jann Hayman, Stephanie Plante Burks) In the Great Quiet, Novel Perspective Review (Laura Vogt) Old Business ONM Museum Acquisitions Review Part 2 (Jordan Cocker Cote, Redcorn-Miller) ONHPO Activities
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Agenda Opening prayer Welcome Roll call Announcements Approval of Minutes February 24, 2022 New Business Osage Nation Museum Update (Redcorn-Miller) Osage Nation Museum Acquisition Review (Redcorn-Miller) The Last Prairie, Book Proposal (Ron Rohrbaugh) Wha-Zha-Zhi Cultural Center Update (Hudgins) Osage Nation Language Department Update (Redeagle) TCA Membership and By-Laws (Akers) University of
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Agenda Traditional Cultural Advisors Meeting August 30, 2024 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Osage Nation Museum Conference Call: 918-287-5600 Opening prayer Welcome Roll call Announcements New ONHPO Interns: Brody Wisecarver and Nicholas Spezia-Shwiff New Administrative/Field Assistant: Courtney Trumbly Approval of Minutes May 31, 2024 July 26, 2024 New Business The Power to Change: Osage Life from Kansas to
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Opening prayer Welcome Roll call Announcements Approval of Minutes October 27, 2023 New Business TCA Outreach Advisement and Best Practices (Abby Mashunkashey) in-person Inlonshka Regalia Usage (Dr. Pratt) in-person Old Business Beaumont Scout Reservation Book – Dr. Hunter Article via Zoom TCA Membership and By-Laws (Stabler) in-person ONHPO Activities: October 26, 2023 to November 30, 2023 Grain
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Opening prayer Welcome Roll call Announcements Archaeologist positions: Deseray Wrynn resigns and Ben Bressoud hired starts Jan. 2024 Approval of Minutes December 1, 2023 New Business Sisters of Loretto Letter (Dr. Hunter) in-person Osage Historic Pin Inquiry (Dr. Hunter) in-person Old Business TCA Membership and By-Laws (Stabler) in-person TCA Outreach Advisement and Best Practices (Abby
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Agenda Traditional Cultural Advisors Meeting October 29, 2021 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Conference Call: 918-287-5600 Opening prayer Welcome Roll call Announcements Approval of Minutes September 24, 2021 New Business Language Department Update (Bighorse) Osage Nation Museum Update (Redcorn-Miller) Old Business Native American Rights Fund (NARF) Property (Hunter) Picture Cave (Hunter) ONHPO Activities
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Agenda Opening prayer Welcome Roll call Announcements Approval of Minutes April 29, 2022 New Business Osage Nation Historic Preservation Office Update (Hunter) Language Department Update (Redeagle) Osage Nation Museum Update and Acquisition Update (Redcorn-Miller) The Oklahoma Catholic Native Schools Project Proposal (Bryan Rindfleisch) Drumkeeper Series (Shannon Duty) Executive Session ONHPO
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Agenda Traditional Cultural Advisors Meeting April 29, 2022 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Osage Nation Law Building, Room 121 Conference Call: 918-287-5600 Opening prayer Welcome Roll call Announcements Approval of Minutes March 25, 2022 New Business General Tinker Children’s Book Illustrations (Kim Rogers) Language Department Update (Bighorse) Wha-Zha-Zhi Cultural Center Update (Hudgins) Osage Nation
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Traditional Cultural Advisors Meeting March 28, 2025 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Osage Nation Museum Conference Call: 918-287-5600 Announcements Media Production Dinner Invitation (Addie Hudgins) in-person Approval of Minutes January 31, 2025 New Business Osage Membership Card Design (Susan Bayro, Chris Standing Bear) in-person Osage Nation Museum Update (Marla Redcorn Miller) in-person Hominy District
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Agenda Traditional Cultural Advisors Meeting May 30, 2025 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Osage Nation Museum Conference Call: 918-287-5600 Opening prayer Welcome Roll call Announcements Approval of Minutes April 25, 2025 New Business Research Proposal (Alex Lilburn) via Zoom Casino Carpet Replacement (Kimberly Pearson) ONHPO Activities: April 25, 2025 to May 29, 2025 NPS Buffalo National River Section 106
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Agenda Traditional Cultural Advisors Meeting July 25, 2025 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Osage Nation Museum Conference Call: 918-287-5600 Opening prayer Welcome Roll call Announcements New Hires: David Sabata, Reese Robbins, and Matteson Gray Approval of Minutes May 30, 2025 Old Business Research Proposal (Alex Lilburn) via Zoom New Business Osage Nation Museum Update (Marla Redcorn Miller) ONHPO Activities