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Bluestem Ranch, Osage Reservation (August 24, 2016)--Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear was presented with a framed letter from the White House and U.S. President Barak Obama at the Bluestem Ranch Acquistion Celebration on Wednesday. Travis Wilson, White House Staffer, presented the letter to the Chief and all the Osage citizens in attendence. He also spoke about his Choctaw heritage and his
In the following letter dated January 15, 2016, to Jeannine Hale, Deputy Superintendent of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Executive Branch of the Osage Nation gave comments regarding the Osage County Oil and Gas Draft Environmental Impact Statement.
NEWS RELEASE Nation Receives Business Award Focus to improve the skillsets of current employees recognized by state educators By ON Communications PAWHUSKA, Okla. (March 10, 2015)— The Osage Nation received a Partners for Progress Award Feb. 19 at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City, Okla. The prestigious award was bestowed to the Nation due to recent efforts to provide the more than 400
NEWS RELEASE Interactive methods aid effectiveness and transparency of new administration PAWHUSKA, Okla. (Feb. 10, 2015)—More than thirty Osage Nation employees take turns raising their hands to share their ideas and input. Scott Moore, project management specialist, moves in a constant “T” shape, across the front of a wall then back and forth into the crowd to listen and respond to the group
[Photo (L to R): Osage Nation Assistant Principal Chief Raymond Redcorn, Osage Nation Historic Preservation Officer Dr. Andrea Hunter, Osage Nation Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear, NARF Executive Director John E. Echohawk, NARF Director of Development Donald M. Ragona, former Osage Nation Chief Jim Gray, Osage Nation Attorney General Clint Patterson, Assistant Attorney General Adam Trumbly] 20-Acres
James Weigant, from the Fronkier family, has a Masters in Public Administration By ON Communications PAWHUSKA, Okla. (January 19, 2016)—Professional, young and research driven, are just a few words that describe James Weigant, Osage, who was recently hired by the Osage Nation Office of the Chiefs as their new Executive Administrative Assistant. Weigant brings a strong education and professional
Letter to Chief Standing Bear from Chief Baker expresses gratitude and a united front to protect Indian Gaming in Oklahoma OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (March 8, 2016)— Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear addresses Oklahoma legislators and tribal leaders about Osage successes, goals, and gaming concerns at the Oklahoma Caucus of Native American Legislators. By ON Communications PAWHUSKA, Okla. (March
The Osage Nation provided a formal presentation for local educators about the Osage Flint Hills “Place-Based” educational tools By Osage Nation CommunicationsON Communications Donors, Osage Nation Principal Chief Standing Bear (fourth from left), and educators line-up for a photo following the dedication on Monday, Jan. 23, at the Osage Nation Law Building in Pawhuska, Okla. Pawhuska, Okla.,
Links to the Osage Nation Executive Branch Organization Chart - July 15, 2016 and accompanying Executive Order 16-03.
Due to deteriorating road conditions, all Osage Nation offices will be closed on Monday, December 28.
Building to be centralized receiving/distribution hub while supporting COVID-19 safety efforts OSAGE RESERVATION, OKLA. (August 26, 2021) – Through CARES Act funds, Osage Nation purchased the Mid-Continent building and property located at 111 John Dahl Ave. in Pawhuska, Okla. The building will be used as a centralized receiving and distribution hub for Osage Nation. “The purchase of this building
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 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
Principal Chief John D. Red Eagle is among tribal leaders who will meet with President Obama on Nov. 13 at the Department of the Interior. Principal Chief Red Eagle was first granted an audience with the President in Dec. 2010 to discuss the trust settlement for Osage shareholders. The topic of this meeting’s discussion will be “prominent issues in Indian country,” according to Chief Red Eagle
Pawhuska, Oklahoma –December 13, 2016 – Osage Principal Chief Standing Bear has sent a request to the Osage Minerals Council, Osage Nation Energy Services, LLC, and the Osage Congress to jointly meet to work together to increase profitable oil and gas production and Osage headright income. “I did not invite the Bureau of Indian Affairs or Oil & Gas producers because the Osage government and its
Osage Nation Principal Chief John D. Red Eagle has been elected to a three-year term as Vice Chair of the United Indian Nations in Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas (UNIOKT), an organization formed to pursue the advocacy of law and policy to benefit all Indian nations and indigenous peoples. One of Chief Red Eagle’s duties as Vice Chair will be to prepare and present an annual report at the annual UNIOKT
Executive Veto Message from Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear Financial Analysis of Fiscal Year 2017 Appropriations Bill Number ONCA 16-83 Page 1, Page 2, Page 3
Notice For more information about Osage Nation's response to the global pandemic, please see our Coronavirus Information page and our Closures & Cancellations page. Under the authority of Article VII, Section 1 of the Osage Nation Constitution, and in the interest of the Osage People and the general public, I, Geoffrey M. Standing Bear, Principal Chief, declare that a Public Health State of
Ten years ago today, May 6, 2006, was the signing of the Osage Constitution after a ratification by the people on March 11, 2006. Below is a proclamation declaring May 6th as A Day of Remembrance of the Founding of the Osage Constitution. Thank you, Osage Nation Office of the Chiefs