The Osage Nation Historic Preservation Office has announced the 2026 Osage Heritage Sites Visit, taking place April 20–24, 2026. This highly anticipated annual journey offers a powerful opportunity to deepen your connection to our shared history, culture, and community. Participants will travel through the “Osage Four Corners” of Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, and Kansas, visiting Osage villages
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At 43,000-Acres, Signing is the Second Largest Fee-to-Trust Signing in U.S. History OSAGE NATION RESERVATION, Okla. (November 8, 2024) - The Osage Nation will host an event celebrating the 43,000-acre Osage Nation Ranch in-trust signing. The event will be held on Monday, November 18, starting at 1:30 p.m. at the Osage Casino & Hotel (Pawhuska), 1421 John Dahl Ave., Pawhuska, OK. All community
Tulsa, Ok. – Tuesday, November 5, 2019, Day One of the 2019 Public Safety Drone Conference kicked off at the Osage Hotel & Casino located at West 36th Street. Three Osage Nation (ON) employees were Event Planning Committee Members: Director of Information Technologies, Robert Mark Kirk; Web Engineer, Paul Tutty; and Osage Nation Police Officer Mason Goode. The event lasted three days and was
Osage Nation Hosts Tinker Air Force Base Field Trip
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On November 23, 2021, the Osage Nation Education and Financial Assistance Departments provided 25 Native American students the opportunity to tour Tinker Air Force Base located in Oklahoma City, OK. Students that attended were in 6th -12th-grades with Osage preference given. Participants were shuttled to the base on a charter bus and provided snacks and lunch during the event. During the tour
Ribbon-cutting is to take place on Monday, November 25, at 10 a.m. OSAGE NATION RESERVATION, OKLA. (November 22, 2024) – Osage Nation proudly announces the ribbon cutting for the new Wahzhazhe Early Learning Academy (WELA) on Monday, November 25, 2024, at 10 a.m. The new building is 18,752 square feet, which includes eight classrooms, outdoor creative spaces and a playground, kitchen, storm
The Osage Nation Housing Department is preparing to apply for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This funding is made available to tribal nations to improve housing conditions and strengthen communities by serving the needs of low- to moderate-income (LMI) tribal members and families. Available Funding For Fiscal Year 2025
The Osage Nation Housing Department assists our clients in achieving an elevated standard of living through home improvement and homeownership opportunities, breaks down cultural housing barriers experienced by Native Americans, and empowers Native families to achieve financial self-sustainability. Be a part of the team! Register with the Osage Nation Tax Commission to be included in the
Osage Nation Housing Department Promotes Emergency Home Rehabilitation Program for all Native Americans on the Osage Nation Reservation
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The recent storms across the Osage Nation Reservation have left many homeowners in urgent need. The Osage Nation Housing Department is ready to assist eligible Native American homeowners elevate their living standards through home improvement. The Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) funds the Osage Nation Emergency Home Rehabilitation Program, a lifeline for eligible Native American homeowners
Oklahoma winters can include sudden shifts, which may include icy conditions. To help prepare your home, the Osage Nation Housing Department is offering the tips below. As always, consult a professional as needed, and dial 911 in the event there is an emergency. Interior Have your furnace inspected before cold weather arrives. Inspect the heat exchanger for cracks, install a clean air filter, and
On Wednesday, July 2nd, 2014, at 10 a.m., the Osage Nation will swear-in their newly elected officials for the three branches of government. The Inauguration will be held at the Osage Casino Ponca City in the Elm Room. The public is cordially invited to attend. For those unable to attend, the inauguration will be streamed live via this website, more details will be posted at a later date.
Event and luncheon to be held at Skyline Event Center, Osage Casino - Tulsa on July 9, 2022 The 2022 Inauguration Ceremony will take place on Saturday, July 9, 2022, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Skyline Event Center. The Skyline Event Center is located at the Osage Casino & Hotel at 951 West 36th St N, Tulsa, OK. During the Inauguration Ceremony, officials elected to office during the June 6, 2022
All Osage Nation citizens and community members are invited to attend the historic event OSAGE NATION RESERVATION, OKLA. (June 22, 2026) – The Osage Nation Inauguration Planning Committee is pleased to announce the 2026 Osage Nation Inauguration Ceremony, which will take place on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 10 a.m. at the Skyline Event Center inside Osage Casino & Hotel, located at 951 W. 36th St
Pawhuska, Ok—May 20th through June 9th of 2019, fourteen Osage Nation buildings were impacted by a combination of thunderstorms, floods, and tornadic winds. The Osage Nation (ON) Emergency Management, ON Properties Department, and ON Managed Assets Department all combined forces and expertise formulating an Incident Management Team. The ON Incident Management Team has quickly and skillfully
OSAGE RESERVATION, OKLA. (June 10, 2022) – The Osage Nation Burial Assistance Program has increased burial assistance from $5,000 to $8,000 effective June 9, 2022. The Burial Assistance Program provides financial assistance upon the death of a member of the Osage Nation, regardless of residence. “As our people continue to experience the negative effects of the public health emergency, we are
CONTACT: Chris Standingbear The Osage Nation Senior Grants Management Specialist Phone: 918.287.5633 Fax: 918.287.5564 clstandingbear@osagenation-nsn.gov www.osagenation-nsn.gov Pawhuska, Oklahoma, November 10, 2015 – The Osage Nation is one of 30 Native American tribes across the U.S. invited to apply for the new “Tribal” Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Grant (VASH) demonstration program. The
OSAGE NATION RESERVATION, Okla. (March 12, 2026) - As part of a full month of celebrating the Osage Nation’s sovereignty, a time capsule dedication ceremony will be held on Monday, March 30, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. at the Million Dollar Elm location on the Osage Nation Campus in Pawhuska. For generations, the Osage people have carried forward the stories, traditions, and experiences of those who came
Osage Nation Issues State of Emergency for the Osage Nation Reservation, Focuses on Recovery Efforts
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Osage Nation Assistant Principal Chief R.J. Walker has issued a state of emergency for the Osage Nation Reservation. Our hearts are heavy as we witness the direct impact of last night's severe storms and tornadoes on many parts of the Osage Nation Reservation. These communities - our families - are facing a challenging time. We stand in solidarity with everyone affected. Osage Nation Emergency
Pawhuska, Okla. – The Osage Nation is supporting the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in their protest of the plans for the Dakota Access Pipeline. Thousands of Native Americans are camping on the banks of the Cannonball River in North Dakota as a peaceful protest in hopes to stop the progress on the planned pipeline under the river, land the Standing Rock Sioux hold as sacred. “The Osage Nation supports
Chief Standing Bear Statement on Osage Nation Motor Vehicle Tags “Safety is our top priority, and no one should endanger themselves or others. It is disappointing but unsurprising that Governor Stitt would work to disrupt and undermine Tribal Nations in the great State of Oklahoma. The Osage Nation Attorney General Clint Patterson, Speaker of Congress Alice Goodfox, Tax Commission Director
Osage Nation JOM Students Attend Leadership Day
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OSAGE NATION RESERVATION, OKLA. (July 25, 2023) – After a three-year pandemic hiatus, students gathered for the Native American Youth Leadership Day at Northern Oklahoma College (NOC) in Tonkawa on July 19, 2023. The event was designed to prepare students for college and future career paths, emphasizing culture, leadership, and academic achievement. Participants toured the college campus, attended