Veteran's Memorial Commission gathering names of Osage veterans for Memorial scheduled to begin construction later this year By ON Communications Pawhuska, Okla., (Friday, January 26, 2018) —Last week, the Osage Nation launched an online registration form for Osage veteran names and information. The names will be added to the first-ever Osage Nation Veterans Memorial that is scheduled to break
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ONM collaborates with the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art on Native American Photography Exhibit
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Pawhuska, OK (7/22/2016) –The Osage Nation Museum (ONM) is pleased to announce that they will be participating in a Native American Photography Exhibit with the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art. Historical photographs by noted 20th-century photographer Edward Curtis and new works by Navajo photographer Will Wilson will be shown together when the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art opens the exhibit, PHOTO
ONM Completes Renovations and Presents Two New Exhibits
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Pawhuska, OK (5/17/2016) –The Osage Nation Museum (ONM) is pleased to announce the completion of renovations and present two new exhibits with an Opening Reception on Friday, May 20. “Treasures of the Osage Nation Museum: Highlights of the Collection”will run thru Sept. 17. The staff will also unveil the new permanent exhibit: “Wah-Zha-Zhi Spirit: A Celebration of Osage History and Culture” at the
ONM concludes assessment program and prepares next steps
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August 24, 2016 - For Immediate Release Press Contact: Hallie Winter | 918-287-5222 | hwinter@osagenation-nsn.gov Pawhuska, OK (8/24/2016) –The Osage Nation Museum (ONM) recently concluded its assessment program through the American Alliance of Museums (AAM). Through guided self-study and on-site consultation with a museum professional, participation in the Museum Assessment Program (MAP) will
ONM Exhibition to Showcase Works by Gina Gray
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Unveiling and Reception Set for Sept. 28 Pawhuska, Okla. (8/25/2017) –The Osage Nation Museum (ONM) will be holding an opening reception on Thursday, September 28th from 4:00-6:00pm for the unveiling of their next exhibition. The latest exhibition, Traditional Values/Contemporary Vision; Works by Gina Gray will run through March 31st, 2018 at ONM. Osage artist Gina Gray (7/21/1954 – 12/20/2014)
If you see the AmeriCorps logo say "Hello" and watch the work begin By ON Communications PAWHUSKA, Okla. (Oct. 22, 2015) — Terri Merrell, 19, is a lot like other young Osage women from the Osage Nation Reservation in Oklahoma. She lives in a small town with only a few employment and educational opportunities. But Merrell is among several local people who have signed up for an exciting opportunity
Operation Lady Justice
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For the Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls Pawhuska, OK - On November 26, 2019, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order which established Operation Lady Justice, an interagency task force charged with developing an aggressive, government-wide strategy to address the crisis of missing and murdered women and girls in American Indian and Alaska Native communities The task force
Opioid/Heroin Awareness Community Outreach
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Pawhuska, OK – (February 19, 2020)—The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Office of Justice Services (OJS), Indian Police Academy (IPA) and Division of Drug Enforcement (DDE) held an Opioid and Heroin Awareness Community Outreach at 9:00 a.m. in the Osage Nation Law Building. Special Agent Shawn Sheridan with the BIA and DDE gave an educational presentation about the Opioid/Heroin in Indian Country
Osage (Wahzhazhe) Research Readings and Resources
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Are you interested in learning more about Osage history, language, and culture? The Osage Nation Historic Preservation Office has provided a list of recommended beginning research readings into Osage history and culture. The list includes readings surrounding the Osage Murders, also known as the Reign of Terror, including Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by
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.,
OSAGE ARP CASH ASSISTANCE UPDATE: 11,721 OSAGES SERVED
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OSAGE ARP CASH ASSISTANCE UPDATE: 11,721 OSAGES SERVED OSAGE RESERVATION, OKLA. (Sept. 20, 2021) – Osage Nation’s ARP Cash Assistance program has served 11,721 Osages as of Friday, September 17, 2021 with more in-process. Enrolled members of the Osage Nation who submitted an ARP Cash Assistance application should continue to expect a check mailed within 30-days of the date on their approval email
Approximately 2,500 Osage ARP Cash Assistance Checks Processed Weekly OSAGE RESERVATION, OKLA. (Sept. 3, 2021) – Osage Nation’s ARP Cash Assistance program is fully underway with 3,000 checks in the mail since the first check was issued on Friday, August 27, 2021. Approximately 2,500 checks are being processed weekly. Enrolled members of the Osage Nation who submitted an ARP Cash Assistance
Competitive HUD funding to be used for community development in Hominy Hominy, Okla. (February 19, 2016)—Workout equipment is tightly packed in at the current Osage Nation Fitness Center located at the Hominy Industrial Park. Pawhuska, OK (February 23, 2016) — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded the Osage Nation an $800,000 grant through the Indian Community
Internship recipient says his career goal is Native American law and working for the Osage Nation Adam Trumbly, Osage citizen, attends law school at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Fla. By ON Communications Gainesville, Fla. (April 6, 2016)— This summer Adam Trumbly, an Osage citizen, will join eleven other Native American graduate and law students to work and live in Washington, D.C
CLICK HERE to Donate to Kalem Marchesoni's GoFundMe account and help with medical costs and expenses Media Contact: Contact: Acacia Strube 918-703-4813 ∙ cell 405-922-0920 acacia.strube@obi.org FROM THE OKLAHOMA BLOOD INSTITUTE January 8, 2018 ─ Kalem Marchesoni, 4 of Ponca City is fighting ALL Leukemia. He was originally treated for strep throat in December 2016, when blood work came back with
November 17, 2016 (Tulsa, Okla.) – Osage Nation leadership, elected officials, chamber representatives and guests joined Osage Casino today to break ground for the Osage Nation’s Tulsa Casino and Hotel. The 66,280-square-foot building project will create a larger casino and new hotel and is designed by Marnell Architecture, the firm that designed The Bellagio and Caesars Palace. The casino will
Osage Nation Education Department is proud to offer a paid internship program at the Osage Casinos this summer. Available only to Osage Higher Education Scholarship recipients, the internship provides students the opportunity to gain valuable work experience that will relate to their major field of study. Additional requirements and information are contained with the program flyer. Program Flyer
PAWHUSKA, Oklahoma - Officials with Osage Casinos released renderings and details of a planned new property in Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri. The new property is part of a new entertainment district in Missouri announced last fall by the Osage Nation. The project is expected to be completed in multiple phases with an estimated $60 million investment in the region, bringing new jobs, tourism and
Osage Classroom Lessons Project Now Online
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57 Lessons on Osage Culture & Information Resources for All Ages The Osage Nation is proud to announce completion of an exciting new project developing classroom lessons and educational resources about Osage history and culture - past and present. The extensive resources are now available to all and easy-to-find on the Osage Nation website: click at top on "Who We Are"and then underneath on the