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Proclamation Declaring a Public Health State of Emergency for the Osage Nation
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
Protect the Sacred
Listen as Principal Chief of the Osage Nation, Geoffrey Standing Bear, discusses what food sovereignty means to the Osage Nation, especially during the current pandemic, and introduces what Osage Nation is doing to ensure food sovereignty in the future.
Ribbon Cutting Wakon Iron Community Building
Public Event
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Set to Celebrate Completion of New Wakon Iron Community Building Ceremony Scheduled for Thursday, May 4; 10 a.m. at 181 Wakon Iron Blvd., Pawhuska, OK WHAT: The Osage Nation will hold a celebratory ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Wakon Iron Community Building. At approximately 17,000 square feet, the building reflects the needs expressed by various stakeholders in a
Rules, Ethics and Engrossment Committee Meeting
Congressional Committee Meeting
NOTICE OF THE OSAGE NATION CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT THE OSAGE NATION RULES, ETHICS AND ENGROSSMENT COMMITTEE WILL NOT BE MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 04, 2024, FROM 10:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M. THIS NOTICE IS POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH OSAGE NATION CONGRESSIONAL RULE 7.9 (3), IF A COMMITTEE OR SUBCOMMITTEE IS SCHEDULED FOR A REGULAR MEETING, BUT DOES NOT PLAN TO MEET, A
Rules, Ethics and Engrossment Committee Meeting
Congressional Committee Meeting
RULES, ETHICS AND ENGROSSMENT COMMITTEE MEETING OSAGE NATION CAPITOL BUILDING 104 W. MAIN, PAWHUSKA APRIL 11, 2024 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING SESSION TO 12:00 P.M. AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Prayer 4. Approval of Minutes 5. Review of Proposed Rule Changes 6. Adjournment
Rules, Ethics and Engrossment Committee Meeting
Congressional Committee Meeting
NOTICE OF THE OSAGE NATION CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING Notice is given that the Osage Nation Rules, Ethics and Engrossment Committee will not be meeting on Friday, April 11, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The meeting has been rescheduled to Monday, April 14, 2025, immediately following session until 1:00 p.m.
Rules, Ethics and Engrossment Committee Meeting
Congressional Committee Meeting
RULES, ETHICS, AND ENGROSSMENT COMMITTEE MEETING OSAGE NATION CAPITOL BUILDING 104 W. MAIN, PAWHUSKA APRIL 14, 2025 IFS TO 1:00 P.M. AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Prayer 4. Approval of Minutes – 04/11/2025 5. Congressional Rules 6. Adjournment
Secretary of Social Services | Teresa Bledsoe
The Osage Nation's Social Services Cabinet includes: Child Care & Development Services Child Support Services Financial Assistance Constituent Services Food Distribution Social Services Indian Child Welfare Veteran Programs Women, Infant & Children
Teresa Bledsoe Secretary of Social Services teresa.bledsoe@osagenation-nsn.gov (918) 287-5379
Some Programs Effected by Pawhuska Water Situation
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
Sovereignty Day Closure
Holiday
March 10-11, 2025 Osage Nation offices and health services will be closed in observance of Sovereignty Day.
Sovereignty Day Closure
Holiday
March 10-11, 2025 Osage Nation offices and health services will be closed in observance of Sovereignty Day.
State of the Nation Address
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
State of the Nation Address 2021
This State of the Nation Address, given by Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear, show highlights from the past year and what lies ahead.
State of the Nation Video
On March 11, 2014, Chief Scott Bighorse presented the State of the Nation address from the Chambers in the Administration Building. In attendance was the Osage Nation Congress, along with family, friends, and employees. View the video
Strategic Plan Comprehensive Update
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
Strategic Planning
Osage Nation Census On April 8, 2022, the Osage Nation Congress passed ONCA 22-30 to conduct the first Osage Nation Census. Thereafter, a census will be conducted every five (5) years. By conducting regular censuses, the Osage Nation can maintain sovereignty and strengthen the capacity to self-govern, thereby fostering sustainable development and prosperity within the Nation. The purpose of the
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Proclamation of Support
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM), a national campaign that creates awareness about the high rate of U.S. teens (one out of every three) who are impacted by physical, verbal, sexual and emotional abuse every year. The Osage Nation Family Violence Program (ONFVP) is actively supporting the campaign by sharing information online, getting information to schools and students