Principal Chief John Red Eagle addresses the Second Osage Nation Congress during the 2012 Hunkah Session. Photo by Benny Polacca/Osage News
Government
Congress considers bill in wake of Executive Branch directives forbidding communication with the legislative body; Bill originally considered banishment as a penalty
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Reporter
Polacca worked for more than two years at The Forum newspaper, which covers the Fargo and Moorhead, Minn., metropolitan area as a weeknight reporter. Polacca previously worked as a reporter for reznetnews.org, an online newspaper. He holds an English degree from Arizona State University and studied news writing at the American Indian Journalism Institute at the University of South Dakota.
Norma Merriman raises concerns of favoritism and confidentiality breach within the Nation’s government; said she was not allowed to discipline worker related to high-ranking Executive Branch officials
Norma Merriman meets with the Osage Nation Congressional Committee on Governmental Operations for a hearing into the circumstances surrounding her abrupt dismissal from the Nation on April 9. The committee invited Merriman, the former Health and Wellness Division leader, to discuss her three-month employment with the Nation before her termination on March 30. Photo by Benny Polacca/Osage News
About the Author
Reporter
Polacca worked for more than two years at The Forum newspaper, which covers the Fargo and Moorhead, Minn., metropolitan area as a weeknight reporter. Polacca previously worked as a reporter for reznetnews.org, an online newspaper. He holds an English degree from Arizona State University and studied news writing at the American Indian Journalism Institute at the University of South Dakota.
Dr. Ron Shaw, Tim Tall Chief, Lynette Freeman and Ray Hankins resign, citing ineffective leadership by Executive Branch
Dr. Ron Shaw, former Health Authority Board chairman, addresses the Second Osage Nation Congress at his confirmation for the Osage Health Authority Board. Photo by Benny Polacca/Osage News
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Editor
Shannon Shaw Duty, Osage, is the editor of the Osage News. She is a former assignment editor for reznetnews.org, a Native American news, information and entertainment website. Shaw was also a reporter at the Santa Fe New Mexican. Shaw is a graduate of the American Indian Journalism Institute. She is also a Chips Quinn Scholar and is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication.
Executive Branch requests $13M in appropriation bills during Hun-Kah Session; Nation will exceed mandated spending limit if all bills pass
Principal Chief John Red Eagle addresses the Second Osage Nation Congress during the 2012 Hunkah Session. Photo by Benny Polacca/Osage News
About the Author
Reporter
Polacca worked for more than two years at The Forum newspaper, which covers the Fargo and Moorhead, Minn., metropolitan area as a weeknight reporter. Polacca previously worked as a reporter for reznetnews.org, an online newspaper. He holds an English degree from Arizona State University and studied news writing at the American Indian Journalism Institute at the University of South Dakota.
LLC board and staff to deliver annual report on April 11
Congressman Geoffrey Standing Bear addresses his Congressional colleagues during the March 23 session of the 2012 Congressional Hun-Kah Session. Photo by Benny Polacca/ Osage News
About the Author
Reporter
Polacca worked for more than two years at The Forum newspaper, which covers the Fargo and Moorhead, Minn., metropolitan area as a weeknight reporter. Polacca previously worked as a reporter for reznetnews.org, an online newspaper. He holds an English degree from Arizona State University and studied news writing at the American Indian Journalism Institute at the University of South Dakota.
Catcher responsible for overseeing the Nation’s financial and accounting operations; She held previous Treasurer post with Cherokee Nation
Callie Catcher speaks with the Second Osage Nation Congress before she is confirmed as the Nation's Treasurer on March 21. Photo by Benny Polacca/Osage News
About the Author
Reporter
Polacca worked for more than two years at The Forum newspaper, which covers the Fargo and Moorhead, Minn., metropolitan area as a weeknight reporter. Polacca previously worked as a reporter for reznetnews.org, an online newspaper. He holds an English degree from Arizona State University and studied news writing at the American Indian Journalism Institute at the University of South Dakota.
Chief Red Eagle says administration is ‘making strides’ in improving government operations, benefits for all Osages
Osage Nation Principal Chief John Red Eagle watches the dancers at the 2012 Osage Sovereignty Day powwow on Feb. 9 at the Osage County Fairgrounds. Photo by Benny Polacca/ Osage News
About the Author
Reporter
Polacca worked for more than two years at The Forum newspaper, which covers the Fargo and Moorhead, Minn., metropolitan area as a weeknight reporter. Polacca previously worked as a reporter for reznetnews.org, an online newspaper. He holds an English degree from Arizona State University and studied news writing at the American Indian Journalism Institute at the University of South Dakota.
Former Cherokee Nation Treasurer Callie Catcher appointed to fill top ON financial officer post; Her appointment is subject to ON Congressional confirmation
Seal of the Osage Nation. Courtesy photo
About the Author
Reporter
Polacca worked for more than two years at The Forum newspaper, which covers the Fargo and Moorhead, Minn., metropolitan area as a weeknight reporter. Polacca previously worked as a reporter for reznetnews.org, an online newspaper. He holds an English degree from Arizona State University and studied news writing at the American Indian Journalism Institute at the University of South Dakota.
Subpoena sought six months worth of emails from former Treasurer regarding the job aspects; Judge Stepson rules subpoena motion is ‘vague’
The Osage Nation Trial Court and Police Department building on Grandview in Pawhuska. Osage News file photo
About the Author
Reporter
Polacca worked for more than two years at The Forum newspaper, which covers the Fargo and Moorhead, Minn., metropolitan area as a weeknight reporter. Polacca previously worked as a reporter for reznetnews.org, an online newspaper. He holds an English degree from Arizona State University and studied news writing at the American Indian Journalism Institute at the University of South Dakota.
Project will provide Osage lawmakers and the Executive Branch with a complete and accurate picture of Nation’s grant funding
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Director of Office of Strategic Planning & Grants Management
Jennifer Tiger, Osage, is the current director of the Office of Strategic Planning & Grants Management.She holds a bachelor’s degree in Political, Legal & Economic Analysis and an Advanced Project Management certification from Stanford’s Center for Professional Development.
