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About The Osage Nation Tribe

Facts About the Osage Nation:

  • The Osage Nation was known for their vast landholdings and wealth from oil discovered on their land.
  • They have a unique traditional form of government with an Osage Tribal Council.
  • The tribe has a strong tradition of art, particularly ribbonwork and finger weaving.
  • The Osage language is being revitalized and taught in immersion programs.
  • They host an annual I’n-Lon-Schka dance in June.

Click to Learn More About the Osage Nation

Read about the storied heritage of the Osage Nation, including its cultural influence and historical journey to Oklahoma, through resources at the Oklahoma Historical Society.

Osage Nation's Original Lands

Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma

Osage Nation Resources

Behavioral Health Center:

Osage Nation Health System

Dr. Smith
918-287-9300
124 E. 6th St.
Pawhuska, OK 74056

Housing Authority:

Osage Nation Housing Department Director

Talee Redcorn
housing@osagenation-nsn.gov
918-287-5310
239 West 12th Street
Pawhuska, OK 74056

Education and Training:

Osage Nation Education Department

Mary Wildcat
918-287-5300
102 Buffalo Avenue
Hominy, OK 74035

Childcare Center:

Osage Nation Child Care & Development Services

Jennifer Holding, Director
918-287-5377
239 West 12th
Pawhuska, OK 74056

Law Enforcement:

Osage Nation Police Department

Nicholas J. Williams, Chief
918-287-5510
1071 Grandview Lane
Pawhuska, OK 74056

Medical Clinics:

Wahzhazhe Health Center

Dr. Tony Little, Director
918-287-9300
715 Grandview Avenue
Pawhuska, OK 74056

Osage Nation Jurisdiction and Geography

Osage Nation Geographical Identity:

Plains

Oklahoma Jurisdiction by County:

  • Osage County

Osage Nation Tourism + Celebrations

  • Types of Amenities: History, Arts & Culture
  • Number of Hotels: 7
  • Number of RV Parks: 1
  • Number of Concert Venues: 1
  • Number of Restaurants: Tribal Verification Required
  • Family Activities: Yes
  • Medical Tourism: No
  • Museum Open to Public?: Yes
  • Open Annual Celebration: Yes
  • Annual Celebration Date:
    Tribal Verification Required

Contact the Osage Nation

Address:

627 Grandview Avenue,
Pawhuska, OK 74056

Phone:

918-287-5555

Email:

CDIB@osagenation-nsn.gov

Website:

Visit the Osage Nation Website

Socials:

Osage Nation Politics

Principal Chief:

Geoffrey Standing Bear

Term of Office:

4 Years

Elections Held:

Every 4 years

Term Begins in:

July

Congressional District:

Tribal Verification Required

Decision Making Bodies:

Legislature

Economy Authority Governed by:

Tribal Verification Required

Health Board Governed by:

Tribal Verification Required

House Board Governed by:

Tribal Verification Required

Audited Federal Grant Awards:

Tribal Verification Required

Osage Nation Cultural Facts

Number of Members:

20000

General Council Held:

Annually

Public Legislative Meetings Held:

Quarterly

Registered Voters:

12000

Percentage of Voters in Last Highest Leader Election:

Tribal Verification Required%

Active Clans:

Red Cedar (Hon-tse-shu-tsy), Travelers in the Mist (Moh-sho-tsa-moie), Deer Lungs (Tah-lah-he) and Elk (O-pon)

Traditionally Matriarchal:

No

Language Status:

Endangered

The Osage Nation Social Services and Programs

  • Offers Indian Child Welfare: Yes
  • Number of Foster Children in Program: Tribal Verification Required
  • Youth Programs Offered To: Indian youth only
  • Number of Hospitals: 1
  • Number of Clinics: 1
  • Offers Dental and Vision: Yes
  • Offers Public Transit: No
  • Offers Veterans Program: Yes
  • Number of Housing Units: 124
  • HUD’s # of Homes Needed: 2185
  • Offers Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Counseling To:
    All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) To :
    All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Food Give-Away Frequency:
    As needed
  • Offers Childcare To:
    All people, including non-Indians
  • Offers Afterschool Care:
    All people, including non-Indians
  • Offers Healthcare To:
    All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Elder Lunch and Activities (Title VI):
    All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Housing to:
    All Indians in jurisdiction

The Osage Nation Economy, Budget, and Employment

The Osage Nation Budget

  • Annual Operating Budget: Tribal Verification Required
  • Percentage of Budget Funded by Federal Grants : Tribal Verification Required
  • Percentage of Budget Funded by BIA Tribal Allocation : Tribal Verification Required
  • Percentage of Budget Funded by IHS: Tribal Verification Required
  • Percentage of Budget Funding by Gaming: Tribal Verification Required
  • Percentage of Budget Funded by Tribal Business Taxes: Tribal Verification Required

The Osage Nation Economy

  • Banking + Lending: Tribal Verification Required
  • Energy: Tribal Verification Required
  • Farming and Ranching: Tribal Verification Required
  • Manufacturing: Tribal Verification Required
  • Oil and Gas: Tribal Verification Required
  • Services: Tribal Verification Required
  • Transportation: Tribal Verification Required
  • Utilities: Tribal Verification Required

The Osage Nation Employees

  • Total Number of Employees: Tribal Verification Required
  • Total Number of Indian Employees: Tribal Verification Required
  • Total Number of Non-Indian Employees: Tribal Verification Required

The Osage Nation Law, Compacts, and Contracts

The Osage Nation Law and Order

  • Operates a Tribal Court: Yes
  • Offers Drug Court: No
  • Operates a Law Enforcement Department: Yes
  • Number of Law Enforcement Officers: 17
  • Cross Deputized: County Sheriff, Police Department, Oklahoma Highway Patrol

The Osage Nation Compacts and Agreements

  • Compacted BIA: Yes
  • Compacted IHS: Yes
  • Per Capita Payments: No
  • Issues tribal license plates: Yes
  • Issues License Tags: Yes
  • Gaming Compact: Yes
  • Fuel Compact: Yes
  • Alcohol Compact: Yes
  • Tobacco Compact: Yes

The Osage Nation Contracts and Programs

  • Federal Contractor NAICS:
    Tribal Verification Required
  • TERO: Tribal Verification Required
  • PL 102-477 Tribe: Tribal Verification Required
  • Click to View PL 102-477 Plan

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