Due to network issues, phone lines at the Education Department have been unavailable for most of Thursday, July 17, and Friday, July 18, 2014. Due to this inconvenience, the Osage Nation scholarship application first deadline has been extended by two days for fall semester applicants. The new deadline for pages 2 and 3 is midnight (central time) on August 3, 2014. The second deadline for pages 5,6
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Scott Johnson Sworn-In to Osage LLC Board of Directors
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Appointed by Osage Nation Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear, Scott Johnson was sworn into the Osage LLC board of directors on Thursday, May 30, 2024, Johnson brings more than 25 years of professional experience in human resources management, organizational development, training, and policy development. Johnson retired from the Osage Nation in 2016 as the Director of Human Resources. He spent
By ON Communications Pawhuska, Okla., (Monday, January 22, 2018) —Hot on the heels of a successful first-time science fair, the Osage Nation is preparing for another round of science fair fun with youth from several Osage County public schools. The Second Annual Osage Nation STEAM Science Fair is scheduled begins tomorrow and continues through Friday, Jan. 26. The Osage Nation Education Department
Secretary of Natural Resources Dr. Jann Hayman Receives Agricultural Leadership Distinguished Alumni from Oklahoma State University
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On April 13, 2023, Dr. Jann Hayman received the Agricultural Leadership Distinguished Alumni from Oklahoma State University’s Department of Agricultural Education, Communications, and Leadership at the OSU Alumni Center in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Dr. Hayman, a citizen of the Osage Nation, is the Secretary of Natural Resources on the Osage Nation Cabinet. Jann received a bachelor’s degree in
Ornaments with Christmas wishes from children in need of holiday cheer are available now to be picked up by local Christmas angel By Osage Nation Communications *Updated: Everyornament wishlist was selected and each child received gifts from local heroes* Pawhuska, Okla., (Wednesday, November 22, 2017) — The goal is for every child to receive a Christmas gift. Every year, the Osage Nation
Osage Nation Director of Operations and Deputy Director of Operations are leading efforts to improve efficiency of service based programs for Osages and other eligible community members By ON Communications The O-Ki-Ki-E Tsi (Osage Nation Welcome Center) has been open since November 2, 2015. The 20,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility was designed to adjust and accommodate the changing needs
Osage Nation announces Jasmine Phetsacksith’s design is selected for the Sesquicentennial commemorative Pendleton blanket. A selection panel reviewed over 50 submissions based upon the quality of design, originality, message, subject accessibility, and appeal. Phetsacksith is ZonZoLi from the Sun Carrier clan. “I want my design to speak to the 150th commemoration by representing everything our
The textile artist and fashion designer Wendy Ponca offers a contemporary expression of the sawtooth symbol as it relates to rivers, life passages, and the forward movement of the Wahzhazhe. Through undulating lines of draped silk and evocative lighting and sound, the artist transformed the gallery space to inspire reflection on this symbol. OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, May 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. at
Rogers to oversee Osage Nation Health Services, including Wahzhazhe Health Center OSAGE RESERVATION, OKLA. (July 14, 2022) – The Wahzhazhe Health Center (WZZHC) announces Mark E. Rogers, MAL, FACHE, CMPE, CHC as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Rogers began his employment on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Prior to taking the WZZHC CEO position, he served as the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health
Si-Si A-Pe-Txa Board of Directors Sworn In
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On Wednesday, July 20, 2022, the Si-Si A-Pe-Txa Board of Directors were sworn in at the Osage Nation Judicial Building. The Board includes Michael Bristow, Hailey Kramer, Tim Shadlow, Cindra Shangreau, and Cecelia Tallchief. Si-Si A-Pe-Txa (the Healing Place) is the health system created by the Healthcare Reform Act of 2022. The Si-Si A-Pe-Txa Board of Directors will oversee services provided at
By Robert Smith, News Editor, Skiatook Journal “Skiatook: Where the Cherokee & Osage Meet,” is the message that visitors to the city will see on a new welcome sign that faces southeast from the northwest corner of the intersection of State Highway 11 and State Highway 20. City Manager Dan Yancey explained the message refers to the fact that a borderline of the Osage Nation and the Cherokee Nation
From Osage Nation Information Technologies Media Contacts: RM Kirk, rmkirk@osagenation-nsn.gov, 918-287-5201 or Susan Bayro, sbayro@osagenation-nsn.gov, 918-287-5492 Alex Dodds, 202-207-3355 x112 adodds@smartgrowthamerica.org Pawhuska, Okla. (Tuesday, April 25, 2017)—Osage Nation was recently awarded a grant-funded technical assistance workshop delivered by Smart Growth America (SGA), a national
Smart Money Program "Lunch & Learn"
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OSAGE RESERVATION, OKLA. (February 9, 2022) – The Osage Nation Education Department and Tri-County Tech hosted “Smart Money Program - Lunch & Learn,” a workshop for juniors and seniors at Pawhuska High School on Wednesday. The students received information about financial literacy to prepare them for the working world, during this pilot program. Nineteen participants enjoyed a free lunch and
Dr. Walker Wants to Help You Take in the Stellar Moment Pawhuska, Okla., (Thursday, August 17, 2017) — On August 21, a total solar eclipse will touch the U.S. mainland for the first time since 1979, following a path that crosses the country from Salem, Oregon to Charleston, South Carolina. Tens of millions of people who live within a 70-mile radius of its cross-country track will witness the
Dr. Walker Wants to Help You Take in the Stellar Moment Pawhuska, Okla., (Thursday, August 17, 2017) — On August 21, a total solar eclipse will touch the U.S. mainland for the first time since 1979, following a path that crosses the country from Salem, Oregon to Charleston, South Carolina. Tens of millions of people who live within a 70-mile radius of its cross-country track will witness the
All, due to the water situation in Pawhuska Title VI will be closed to normal lunchtime traffic. Additionally the dental facility portion of the clinic will also be closed until further notice. Pawhuska Head Start, WELA/wraparound, and the Immersion School will all be open at regular times. The staffs have received specific instructions in how to deal with the situation. We cannot allow something
NEWS RELEASE Osage Nation, Pawhuska, Okla. (April 28, 2015)—In 1979, the Osage Nation began its Head Start program. During those thirty-six years of different events, the last twenty-five years have included their annual Little Olympics. There were some years the activity was conducted at each of the sites rather than everyone coming together. But this past Friday all the locations met at the
On Monday, January 5th a new directive from the Office of the Chiefs was initiated in regard to cultural education with the beginning of language classes for the Executive Staff. An aspect of sovereignty, self-determination, is the reclamation of “culture and identity.” And one’s language embodies just that—culture and identity. When Language Department Director Mogri Lookout began the day’s first
Pawhuska, OK - On January 21, 2020, the Osage Nation Family Violence Prevention Department will host a training on identifying and responding to stalking, and the use of technology to stalk. The event has been organized by Alexis Sutton, Prevention/Awareness Advocate for ONFVPD. January 2020 marks the 16th annual National Stalking Awareness Month. Nationally, 7.5 million people are stalked every
March 30, 3015 STATE OF THE OSAGE NATION Madam Speaker and Members of the Osage Congress: I have chosen to deliver a State of the Nation Address not at a dance or other event as has been past practice and hopefully this will be the place future State of the Nation Addresses will be given. The Osage Congress, along with our Supreme Court and Trial Court are the elected and appointed leaders of our