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May 15, 2013
ON Congress to consider Election rules and regulations

The Third Osage Nation Congress is meeting for its fifth special session to consider legislation for updated ON election rules and regulations.

May 2, 2013
ON Congress confirms three Editorial Board members

Lu King, Teresa Lamsam and Jerri Jean Branstetter were confirmed by the Third Osage Nation Congress

The Third Osage Nation Congress confirmed Jerri Jean Branstetter, Teresa Trumbly Lamsam and Lu King to serve on the Nation’s Editorial Board during the 2013 Hun-Kah Session.

April 22, 2013
Third ON Congress votes to extend Hun-Kah Session

Session may last until April 25; projected revenue for 2014 is $44.7 million

The Third Osage Nation Congress is stretching its session past the 24-day marker after a majority agreed to extend the session up to three days.

The final day of session is April 25. A majority of the session focused on budget issues as the legislative body considered several appropriation bills requesting supplemental funding or reserving tribal money for savings purposes.

April 8, 2013
Third ON Congress to consider appropriation bills in third week of session

Congress votes to hold appropriation bills until April 10; Appropriations Committee considering legislation on spending limits

The Third Osage Nation Congress will start considering legislation with appropriations during its third week of the 2013 Hun-Kah Session.

April 2, 2013
Osage Nation website getting a new look

The survey was created to gauge Osages interest as the department revamps the website

The Osage Nation Information Technology Department has created an online survey to gather feedback on the current ON website.

The survey was created to gauge Osages interest as the department revamps the website.

In January, ONIT conducted an employee-only survey and now they want to hear from the public.

April 1, 2013
Osage Congress addresses government spending during 2013 Hun-Kah Session

Pending legislative items total $94.1 million but the Nation only has $53 million in the bank

Week one of the 2013 Osage Nation Hun-Kah Session wrapped with the Third ON Congress facing critical decisions on the legislative items and tribal funding requests brought to its attention for the 24-day legislative event.

March 25, 2013
Osage Nation Congressional Hun-Kah Session begins today

The regular session started March 25 and ends April 22 but could extend to April 25 if Congress votes to extend the session

The Third Osage Nation Congress is meeting for its 2013 Hun-Kah Session, regularly held each spring.

The session begins at 10 a.m. in the Osage Nation Congressional Chambers.

This is the first of two annual Congressional sessions which last 24 days apiece and may be extended up to three additional days if needed.

March 25, 2013
Solicitor General says Nation does not have rights to water in Osage County

The next meeting of the ON Water Rights Task Force is scheduled for March 28, 3:30 p.m. in the Osage Nation Congressional Chambers

State Solicitor General Patrick Wyrick issued a letter to the Negotiated Rulemaking Committee March 13, threatening legal action if the committee did not amend the Code of Federal Regulations to recognize Oklahoma law regarding water rights.

March 14, 2013
The changing faces of the Chief’s Office

Chief Red Eagle's staff has changed over the years, see who is currently representing the Chief's Office

Osage Nation Principal Chief John Red Eagle is allowed an appointed staff and the players have changed since his inauguration in 2010.

Appointee Ashlee Hartness, wife of Red Eagle’s controversial pipeline consultant Rod Hartness, announced she will be leaving Red Eagle’s staff in March to work for Osage Casinos. She will be working in the office of Osage Casinos CEO Neil Cornelius.

March 13, 2013
Water Rights Task Force formed to develop water plan for the Osage Nation

The Water Rights Task Force meets March 14 at 3:30 p.m. in the Osage Congressional Chambers

A Water Rights Task Force made up of members from the Osage Congress, the Chief’s Office and employees of the Nation is working on developing a water plan for the Nation.

March 8, 2013
State of the Nation speech recognizes Osage services

Chief Red Eagle: ‘I’m proud to be your chief.’

Osage Nation services are offered to all Osages. A majority of services are also offered to low-income families in Osage County. Some of those services received state and national recognition in 2012.

Principal Chief John Red Eagle touted these achievements in his annual State of the Nation address March 8 at the Wah-Zha-Zhi Cultural Center. In his roughly 30-minute speech, Red Eagle highlighted each department’s accomplishments. Some highlights were:

March 7, 2013
Chief Red Eagle to give State of the Nation address March 8

Address begins at 10 a.m. at the Wah-Zha-Zhi Cultural Center

Osage Nation Principal Chief John Red Eagle will give his annual State of the Nation address March 8 at the Wah-Zha-Zhi Cultural Center at 10 a.m. The speech will be live streamed on the Nation’s website, www.osagetribe.com.

March 4, 2013
Osage Sovereignty Day holiday

All Osage Nation governmental offices will be closed Monday March 11 in observance of the annual Osage Sovereignty Day holiday.

All Osage Nation governmental offices will be closed Monday March 11 in observance of the annual Osage Sovereignty Day holiday.

On March 11, 2006 the Osage Constitution was ratified by a majority vote of the Osage citizenry.

March 1, 2013
Archie Mason serves as chaplain during Oklahoma state House session

State Rep. Seneca Scott invited Mason to serve as chaplain for the day during the Feb. 6 House session

OKLAHOMA CITY – Osage Nation Congressman Archie Mason opened the Feb. 6 state House session with prayer. He was selected to serve as chaplain of the day at the state capitol.

February 14, 2013
Election hearing brings voter and candidate issues back to forefront

Suggestions to improve voting process include online voting, changing election date, using a ballot machine, considering a different mail service and more

An election hearing, aimed at getting answers to some of the alleged glitches with the 2012 Osage election, addressed comments and questions about the absentee ballot process.

February 11, 2013
ON Strategic Planning Steering Committee gets a makeover

SPSC is putting more focus on the Nation’s 25-year Strategic Plan

The Osage Nation Executive Branch has put together a new Strategic Planning Steering Committee.

“We want to communicate to tribal members and employees that there is an active steering committee and we are working on the Osage Nation’s 25-Year Vision,” said Jennifer Tiger, chair of SPSC and ON director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Grants Management.

February 4, 2013
Osage Nation Election Process Hearing

The Osage Nation Election Office and Congressional Committee on Governmental Operations are hosting an election process hearing on Tuesday Feb. 12 in the Congressional Chambers starting at 6:30 p.m. (CST).

The Osage Nation Election Office and Congressional Committee on Governmental Operations are hosting an election process hearing on Tuesday Feb. 12 in the Congressional Chambers starting at 6:30 p.m. (CST).

The purpose of the hearing is to gather public input and feedback on the Nation's election process and laws governing the elections. The public is invited to participate in the hearing by doing the following:

- Attend in-person

- Call toll-free (877) 560-5286 and leave a recorded message with feedback.

February 4, 2013
Pawhuska Village Five-Woman board spearheads community clean up

Board focusing on clean-up efforts

The Pawhuska Indian Village’s Five-Women Board spearheaded a community cleanup week starting Jan. 19 with several residents helping to pick up debris that littered the village grounds.

January 30, 2013
ON government officials pursuing low-income housing addition near Skiatook

Third ON Congress passes $750K appropriation bill to purchase land for the project

The Osage Nation Housing Department is developing plans to build a housing project near Skiatook for eligible Osage and non-Osage Native Americans based on their household incomes.

January 29, 2013
2013 Osage Nation Congressional Hun-Kah Session

The Third Osage Nation Congress will convene for its 2013 Hun-Kah Session on March 25 starting at 10 a.m. in the Congressional Chambers.

The Third Osage Nation Congress will convene for its 2013 Hun-Kah Session on March 25 starting at 10 a.m. in the Congressional Chambers.

This is the annual spring Congressional session which lasts 24 days and may be extended up to three additional days if needed.

January 23, 2013
ON Election Office seeking voter input on election process

Questionnaires mailed out to voters; Election process hearing scheduled Feb. 12 at 6:30 p.m. in Pawhuska

The Osage Nation Election Office is seeking voter input on the tribal election process as it considers possible amendments to the election law.

The ON Election Board is mailing a questionnaire to 12,000-plus Osage voters with 19 questions regarding demographics, absentee ballots, and asks for suggestions on how to improve the voting process. The questionnaire was mailed out Jan. 18.

January 17, 2013
National Congress of American Indians 70th Annual Convention and Marketplace

The National Congress of American Indians will be holding their 70th Annual Convention and Marketplace this year at the Tulsa Convention Center.

The National Congress of American Indians will be holding their 70th Annual Convention and Marketplace this year at the Tulsa Convention Center.

This event will be held Oct. 13-18 at the convention center near downtown Tulsa.

The NCAI, founded in 1944, is the oldest, largest and most representative American Indian and Alaska Native organization serving the broad interests of tribal governments and communities.

For more information, visit NCAI's Web site at: www.ncai.org/

January 16, 2013
Jan. 21 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Observed

All Osage Nation governmental offices will be closed Monday Jan. 21 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

All Osage Nation governmental offices will be closed Monday Jan. 21 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

January 11, 2013
Third ON Congress votes to change Hun-Kah Session start date

The Hun-kah Sessions will now start on the fourth Monday of each March to accommodate Spring Breaks in the local public schools

The 2013 Congressional Hun-Kah Session will commence one week later than usual starting March 25 after the Third Osage Nation Congress unanimously passed a bill changing its start date.

During its third special session, the Congress unanimously passed ONCA 13-04 to amend the Hun-Kah Session start date from the third Monday to the fourth Monday each March.

January 9, 2013
Osage Congress passes 10 bills during third special session

Among bills passed is resolution to appropriate $50,000 to the Pawhuska Village Five-woman board

The Third Osage Nation Congress wrapped its third special session in three days with 10 bills and resolutions passed and one bill failing. Principal Chief John Red Eagle signed into law those pieces of legislation passed by either majority or unanimous Congressional votes.