Osage News

08/27/2026

10th ON Congress to meet for Tzi-Sho Session starting Sept. 8
Mandated by the Osage Constitution, this is the second of two annual sessions for the Legislative Branch. The 12 Congress members will convene at the ON Legislative Chambers in Pawhuska.

The 10th Osage Nation Congress will meet for the 2026 Tzi-Sho Session starting on Tuesday, Sept. 8 with the legislative priority on reviewing and approving the 2027 fiscal year operations […]

08/26/2026

The Osage Nation Language Department opens registration for the 2026-2027 community classes! Virtual and in-person courses begin on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, for all ages. Various levels are offered, including Children’s Classes, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Orthography, Reading & Writing, and more. All classes are free of charge.

Class listings can be found on the web at https://osageculture.com/language/learn-osage/enroll. Register through the Osage Nation Service Portal at https://portal.osagenation-nsn.gov/.

For more information, please contact [email protected].

08/26/2026

Community members browse and make purchases at the Osage Nation Harvest Land Farmers Market in Pawhuska on Aug. 26. The market is at the intersection of Lynn Avenue and Main Street and runs through noon.

Photos by Echo Reed/ Osage News

08/26/2026

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Tag Your Relatives

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08/25/2026

The Osage Nation Department of Natural Resources proudly announces the 2nd Annual Veteran's Hunt, providing exclusive hunting opportunities for Osage Nation veterans. With options for deer muzzleloader, archery, and holiday antlerless deer gun hunting, eligible participants can apply until September 15, 2026. Selected hunters will be notified by September 30, 2026. For more details or to apply, reach out to Kassidee Chouteau at (918) 287-5576 or [email protected]. 🦌✨

08/25/2026

How Chief Tillman’s actions threaten Osage sovereignty

Do you have a Letter to the Editor you would like to share? Please send to [email protected]. All letters must be respectful and informative to the reader and may be edited for grammar, clarity and space. Letters must be 500 words or less.

Do you have a Letter to the Editor you would like to share? Please send to [email protected]. All letters must be respectful and informative to the reader and may be edited for grammar, clarity and space. Letters must be 500 words or less.

08/25/2026

Tillman lays out plans for his administration after first six weeks in office

In his first interview since taking office, Principal Chief Joe Tillman discusses the permanent fund, language expansion, Harvest Land, visitor centers and plans for his first year

In first interview since taking office, Principal Chief Joe Tillman discusses the permanent fund, language expansion, Harvest Land, visitor centers and plans for his first year

08/25/2026

The Osage Nation Counseling Center, Prevention Department, and Family Violence Prevention invite the community to the Wellness Powwow on Saturday, October 3, at the Osage County Fairgrounds in Pawhuska.

Attendees can enjoy an evening of community, culture, dancing, raffles, and fellowship. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m., followed by the Grand Entry at 6 p.m.

📍 Osage County Fairgrounds, Ag Building
320 Skyline Drive
Pawhuska, OK 74056

🍽️ Dinner at 5 p.m.
🪶 Grand Entry at 6 p.m.
🎟️ Raffles and prizes throughout the evening

The organizers look forward to welcoming everyone.

08/25/2026

Indigenous men, ages 16 and above, are invited to the Men’s Wellness Gathering on Saturday, August 29, at the Embassy Suites in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Click the QR code, visit the website, or call 605-381-2576 to register.

website link: https://www.ituhku.org/