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February 17, 2012
ON Congress disbands investigation committee after Kemble’s resignation

Congressional appropriations committee schedules meeting to consider next moves regarding the Nation’s finances after Kemble resigns as Treasurer

In wake of William Kemble’s resignation as Osage Nation Treasurer, the Second ON Congress ended its 15th Special Session investigation to determine whether Kemble should face a removal trial.

Principal Chief John Red Eagle has also formally accepted Kemble’s resignation and announced that ON Comptroller Michael Lewis will serve as interim treasurer. Kemble issued his written resignation on Feb. 8 addressed to Congress, Chief Red Eagle and the Osage Minerals Council.

February 9, 2012
William Kemble resigns as Treasurer of the Osage Nation

Kemble lists completed objectives in resignation letter; leaves office in middle of Special Congressional Session called to investigate whether he should face a removal trial

Osage Nation Treasurer William Kemble resigned from office effective Feb. 9. The announcement comes in the middle of the 15th Special Congressional Session, which was called for investigating whether 11 allegations made against Kemble warrant a removal trial.

January 18, 2012
Members of Congress picked for investigative committee on Treasurer

Osage Supreme Court Chief Justice selects committee members who will investigate allegations of whether Treasurer William Kemble should be removed from office

Osage Nation Supreme Court Chief Justice Charles Lohah has selected five ON Congress members to serve on a Select Committee of Inquiry to investigate allegations of whether Treasurer William Kemble should be removed from his post.

In a letter received by the Congressional office Jan. 13, Lohah announces his appointments but stated he had reservations in doing so due to the separation of powers provisions in the Osage Constitution.

November 4, 2011
NMAI’s Cultural Resources Center opens doors to Osage delegation

Osage collection contains wide spectrum of objects, from textiles to culturally sensitive items

SUITLAND, Md. – Within the Cultural Resources Center of the National Museum of the American Indian are some of the most rare and precious of Native American artifacts.

Within its vast collection is textiles, pottery, beadwork, yarn work, ribbonwork, spiritual items, blankets, hides, canoes, culturally sensitive objects, the list goes on and on.

An Osage Delegation, in Washington, D.C., to sign the historic Osage Trust Case Settlement with U.S. Department of Interior officials Oct. 21, was invited to view the CRC’s Osage collection on Oct. 20.

April 4, 2011
ON Congress to consider changes to the election code

Bill proposing changes calls for the Principal Chief, Assistant Principal Chief to run on the same ticket; Resolution on Principal Chief term limits also being considered

With just over a year to go before the 2012 election, the Second ON Congress is considering a new election code for the Nation during the Hun-Kah Session. The amended code contains changes to the election law for the Principal Chief, Assistant Principal Chief and Congress.

One of those changes includes a requirement for the chief and assistant chief to run on a single ticket as well as revised timelines for elections, primary elections and special elections.

October 1, 2010
Osage selected to fill Hominy School Board seat No. 4

Joe Goodfox, a local Osage from Hominy, was selected to fill Hominy School Board seat No. 4

Joe Goodfox, a local Osage from Hominy, was selected to fill Hominy School Board seat No. 4.

The appointment was approved at a Hominy school board meeting on Sept. 7 for Goodfox to serve as a representative on the Hominy Board of Education. The motion passed unanimously, according to a release.

August 12, 2010
ON Health and Wellness Advisory Board to meet with officials about extending life

Health board slated to sunset at end of September, needs new legislation bill

The Osage Nation Health and Wellness Advisory Board is planning to meet with government officials to discuss legislation which will lengthen its life. It’s slated to sunset at the end of September.

July 21, 2010
Deadline extension to appeal the Nation's reservation status case granted
The Nation has until Oct. 22 to file an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court, ON Congress passes appropriation bill for litigation
July 12, 2010
Second ON Congress meets for its first Special Session
Appropriation bill to fund reservation status lawsuit to be considered, Branstetter elected Speaker
July 7, 2010
Inaugural Day events planned for the Osage Nation July 7
ON judges, Congress members and Minerals Council members to be sworn in July 7
July 7, 2010
Second Osage Congress Members receive training
Native American affairs consultant engages future Congress members in discussions on how to hold legislative gatherings
June 15, 2010
Newly elected officials grateful to the Osage people
All elected officials agree there is much work to be done
June 10, 2010
Provisional ballots counted, June 7 election results the same
July 19 runoff election set for Principal Chief, Assistant Principal Chief candidates. Those seeking a recount have until 3:35 p.m. Saturday to make request
May 11, 2010
A message from June 2010 candidate Alice Goodfox-May
In accordance with the Osage News Election policy, the Osage News is allowing each candidate 500 words on osagenews.org leading up to the June 2010 election
April 7, 2010
Alice Goodfox for Osage Nation Congress Reception
Please join the family of Alice Goodfox on Saturday April 17th, 2010 from 5-7 pm at the Community Building in the Hominy Indian Village
November 11, 2009
A message from June 2010 candidate Alice Goodfox-Nov.

In accordance with the Osage News Election policy, the Osage News is allowing each candidate 500 words on osagenews.org leading up to the June 2010 election

November 11, 2009
Happy 5th Birthday to Joseph Goodfox Jr.

Birthday wishes to Joseph Goodfox Jr

Happy Birthday Joseph Goodfox Jr.

Alice & Joe Goodfox would like to wish their son a very happy birthday.  Joseph turns 5 years old on November 29th! Joseph is enrolled in Hominy Pre-K and he loves to read, and watch football with his dad.  Happy Birthday son, we love you!

November 10, 2009
Alice Goodfox announces bid for Osage Nation Congress

The Osage News will be writing in-depth profiles of all candidates seeking office in the coming months leading down to the June 2010 elections.

November 10, 2009
Official Candidate Listing

The Osage News will continue to update the Official Candidate List for the June 2010 Osage Nation Elections on osagenews.org