OSAGE NATION WAH ZHA ZHE HEALTH CENTER OFFERS STATE-OF-THE-ART 3D MAMMOGRAPHY SCREENING FOR BREAST CANCER PAWHUSKA, Okla. – The Osage Nation Wah Zha Zhe Health Center now offers state-of-the-art, 3D Hologic mammography screening for breast cancer to all appropriately aged female patients of the Wah Zha Zhe Health Center. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in Native American
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Statement by Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear on his Proposed Plan for Minerals Council Full Self-Governance
OSAGE RESERVATION, OKLA. (February 9, 2022) - When Dr. Amanda Bighorse joined Osage Nation to lead our Health Services, she did so at what could be considered the most challenging time in healthcare. It was nearly eighteen months into the COVID-19 pandemic and our Wahzhazhe Health Center was already understaffed and stretched thin, as all healthcare institutions are across the globe. She was given
Osage Minerals Council Statement It is with great sadness that the Osage Minerals Council mourns the passing of our Chairman Andrew Yates. A gentle visionary who always did what was best for the Osage Nation and vigilant protector of the Osage Minerals Estate. Please keep his family and friends in your prayers.
We are obviously disappointed by the decision, but not at all surprised. The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals continues to chip away at the sovereign rights of Indian Nations, as affirmed by the McGirt decision. The decision in Osage Nation v. Irby was wrong in 2010, but since the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in McGirt, Irby has been completely indefensible. Congress has never
Turn Around Don't Drown® What Is Turn Around Don't Drown® (TADD)? TADD is a NOAA National Weather Service campaign to warn people of the hazards of walking or driving a vehicle through flood waters. Why is Turn Around Don't Drown® So Important? Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other severe weather related hazard. The Centers for Disease Control report that over half of
STEAM Day Camp
Please join the Osage Nation STEAM Program for an innovative fun-filled day camp! Space will be limited for the day camp on a first come - first serve basis. Registration deadline is July 1st. Please see the flyer for more information. Registration form
There is still time to sign up for the Osage Nation Foundation Golf Camp (deadline July 22nd). The camp, in conjunction with The First Tee of Tulsa, will be coordinated by Leslie Core-Drevecky (Osage), Certified PGA Head Golf Professional at Murphy Creek Golf Course in Aurora, CO. Leslie and the staff and instructors from The First Tee of Tulsa are motivated to teach each participant whether it be
Storm Shelter Assistance Application
Storm Shelter Assistance Policy
Storm Shelter New Installation Affidavit
Storm Spotter Training
Public Event
Weather Service relies on trained volunteers to supplement doppler radar information on severe storms and tornadoes. These dedicated individuals volunteer many hours of their time to learn about and detect severe weather. Their valuable cooperation is important in the warning process. Weather reports from trained spotters are being used along with dopperler radar data to issue warning of tornadoes
Storm Spotter Training
Public Event
Storm Spotter Training will be held at the Osage County Fairgrounds Building at 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 30, 2020. The address is 320 Skyline Drive, Pawhuska, OK 74056. This training will be taught by National Weather Service staff and is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. This training is sponsored by Osage Nation Emergency Management and the Osage County Emergency
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