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Executive and Legislative Branches to work jointly for American Rescue Plan Act spending [PAWHUSKA, OKLA., Thursday, May 27, 2021] – Osage Nation Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear signs a bill into law brought forth by the Osage Nation Congress requiring that all federal/non-tribal funds be appropriated by the Osage Nation Congress before expenditure. The law is in response to the Osage

Tulsa Airpark signed into Federal Trust Monday, February 11, 2019, Osage Nation Chief Standing Bear met with Superintendent of the Osage Agency to sign Tulsa Airpark into Federal Trust. Pictured is Robin Phillips, Superintendent of the Osage Agency. The Osage Nation intends to foster a technology innovation zone at its airpark which is positioned four miles north of downtown Tulsa. This property

Osage Chief Standing Bear submitted a public comment to U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen asking that spending restrictions be removed for the $108 million Osage Nation received through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The public comment is in response to tight restrictions on spending within the ARPA Interim Final Rule. “We are requesting that restrictions on our tribal sovereignty be

OSAGE NATION CONGRESS SPECIAL SESSION CHIEF GEOFFREY STANDING BEAR OPENING REMARKS MONDAY, MAY 24, 2021 Good morning Madam Speaker and Members of the Osage Congress: Over a year ago, the United States Congress enacted and the President signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also known as the CARES Act, in response to the public health emergency and negative economic impact

September 6, 2016 Good morning, Mr. Speaker, Assistant Chief Red Corn and Members of the Osage Congress. This Session will result in Congressional appropriations for the Divisions of the Executive Branch, for funding of our Judicial Branch, and for funding the Legislative Branch. On behalf of the Executive Branch I refer the Congress to not only the budgets we have submitted, but also to the

Pawhuska, Oklahoma – September 12, 2016– Chief Standing Bear reacted to the Osage Nation’s Supreme Court Decision to compel Osage Minerals Council Members to comply with the Osage Nation Ethics Law as a momentous ruling in the history of the Osage people. The Decision issued September 9, 2016 rejected Osage Minerals Council arguments which requested the Osage Nation’s Supreme Court to rule the

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: TULSA, Okla (November 17, 2015)-- U.S. Vice President Joe Biden and Osage Nation Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear During Joe Biden’s recent visit to Tulsa, he took time to meet with Osage Nation’s Principal Chief Geoffrey M. Standing Bear. “Vice-President Biden is a man of great experience; he was first elected to the U.S. Senate at the young age of 30”. Biden met with

Rural Tourism Initiative to Commemorate the Osage Trail of 1871 on Historic Route 66 CUBA, MO (October 23, 2015) — The largest monument recognizing Osage people will stand 35 feet tall, roughly as tall as a telephone poll, 20 feet wide and 80 feet long. It is currently under construction at the intersection of I-44 and highway 19 in Cuba, MO, or good old Route 66. The famous cross-country super

After consulting with legal counsel, I vetoed ONCA 26-64, sponsored by Congressman Eli Potts. The legislation attempts to exercise powers that are constitutionally reserved to the Executive Branch and improperly interferes with the authority and operations of an Executive Branch Board. These provisions are inconsistent with the Separation of Powers and Code of Ethics established in the Osage

I vetoed ONCR 26-27 because the budgetary outlays contained in the resolution do not accurately reflect the appropriations enacted by Congress during this same session. An annual revenue projection must provide a clear, reliable financial framework that guides decision-making and promotes transparency. When projected expenditures differ significantly from appropriations already approved, it

Oklahoma Nature Conservancy provides tour of John Joseph Mathews’s cabin PAWHUSKA, Okla. (Feb. 18, 2015)—Aggressive, brittle, cold winds did not lessen the surreal and moving experience of walking across the land and through the home that inspired the monumental historical accounts of early Osage Nation Reservation life and times, eloquently preserved by Osage author, John Joseph Mathews. “It

The second recipient of the Chief’s Award of Excellence was Penny Gann-Bradford of the Office of Strategic Planning & Grants Management. This was awarded for the work she did in organizing a public information meeting for the Protect Osage Coalition on November 17th. Penny has been employed with the Osage Nation for the past 11 years; seven years in Accounting and four years with Planning. From

PRESS RELEASE Chiefs Coats, Brides and Drum Keepers: The Development of Osage Bridal Attire By Dan Swan, Sam Noble Museum Curator Please join us as we explore the history of Osage bridal attire and its incorporation into the Paying for the Drum ceremonies of the Elonshka Dances. We will discuss the gifts of military coats to Osage Chiefs and their use in traditional Osage weddings. We will also

Indian Affairs Committee Member Supports Nation and Receives Code Talker Coin PAWHUSKA, OKLA (January 6, 2016) — Osage Nation Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear and Assistant Principal Chief Raymond Red Corn visited for an hour at the Osage Nation Office of the Chiefs on Wednesday with U.S. Sen. James Lankford (Okla.-R) to discuss several topics important to the Nation. At the forefront of the

Child Care summer camp from June 3rd thru July 27th Ages 6-12 Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-5:00 PM For more information contact Osage Nation Child Care Program 918-287-5363 Application for Childcare Summer Camp