Osage Nation

CELEBRATING SOVEREIGNTY | The Osage Nation, a sovereign Nation thriving on its Reservation in Northeast Oklahoma, launches 𐓷𐓘𐓻𐓘𐓻𐓟 𐓯𐓪͘𐓯𐓪͘𐓷𐓟 | Wahzhazhe Always as a visual platform, branding campaign and overall statement for members near and far to reconnect and celebrate an enduring legacy. The launch coincides with the Nation’s Sovereignty Day observance on March 10, 2023 with the release of a narrative video highlighting services and programs at the Osage Nation: https://lnkd.in/gnGxWBzS Still here. Still moving forward. A Nation to be proud of. Wahzhazhe Always. #𐓷𐓘𐓻𐓘𐓻𐓟𐓯𐓪͘𐓯𐓪͘𐓷𐓟 #wahzhazhealways More here: https://lnkd.in/gs7Ck_mV

WE ARE HIRING! The Grants Department has multiple open positions. Join this incredible team of professionals working to increase services for the Osage Nation. Grants Pre-Award/Contracts Manager: https://lnkd.in/gVCWkE62 Grants Pre-Award Contracts Specialist: https://lnkd.in/gdDS2DBm Grants Management Specialist II: https://lnkd.in/ggPTz2fp Find all job opportunities here: https://lnkd.in/g_T23s8H

SELF-GOVERNANCE | On March 11, 2024, the Osage Nation filed a lawsuit against the United States Department of the Interior (DOI) in response to extensive negotiation delays that interfere with and threaten the Nation’s right to self-governance under the 1975 Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA), P.L. 93-638. That Act provided Indian tribes the legal authority to contract with the Federal government to operate programs serving their tribal members and other eligible persons. https://lnkd.in/gnhfN4mR #selfgovernance #osagenation #sovereignty

The Osage Nation Small Business Program is here to help you turn your business ideas into reality. This program offers accessible loans tailored to your needs, helping you overcome financial barriers and grow your business. Reach out to PBM Lending - Place to Borrow Money and discover how we can support your entrepreneurial aspirations. Together, we can create a prosperous future for the Osage Nation. info@pbmlending.com (918) 287-0001 Information and eligibility requirements here: https://lnkd.in/gvyMrpHe #OsageNation #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #EconomicGrowth #PBM

Osage Nation Housing is in need of additional qualified and dependable contractors to meet the needs of our housing applicants for services in Emergency Rehab/ONHAP Rehab programs. Please contact Brandon Wallace at (918)287-5310 for more information. Learn more about the Osage Nation Housing Department and its programs here: https://lnkd.in/ggt8sdgf

Osage Nation proudly announces the completion of the first-ever Osage Nation Census, a historic accomplishment. In 2022, the Osage Nation Congress enacted a law stating that the Osage Nation shall conduct a census every five years. Shortly after, the census was deployed from June 1 to July 31, 2023. The Osage Nation received 3,922 census responses. The data collected is instrumental in better assessing the needs of Osage Nation Tribal Members for strategic planning. "We are committed to using all tools available to distill the needs of our Osage people and then respond accordingly," said Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear. "This information is critical to making sound and informed programmatic decisions. We are grateful to all who participated and our team members who worked diligently to gather this information." Osage Nation's Office of Strategic Planning conducted the census, which is now available for download at https://lnkd.in/guHYQFQn. Physical copies are being distributed to key policymakers throughout the Osage Nation's Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branches. #WahzhazheAlways

9th Osage Nation Congress Inauguration Livestream Stream goes live at 10 AM, 7/13

SPOTLIGHT ON SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM | Jimmie Hamilton pauses for a quick smile during his Osage Nation Summer Youth Employment job at Miears Tire Shop. Located in Hominy, Miears Tire Shop is one of many businesses hosting Osage summer youth workers who receive on-the-job training to support their professional development. Hamilton graduated from Hominy High School in 2023 and went on to complete certification in Electrical Trades at Central Tech in Drumright. This is Hamilton’s second time participating in the Osage Nation Summer Youth Employment. “This program gave me direction in my career training related to electrical trades,” says Hamilton. “My certification will help get me closer to becoming a professional journeyman.” The Osage Nation Summer Youth Employment Program helps Native American youth ages 16 to 21 gain work experience and become more marketable in different fields. The program benefits both the young individuals and the businesses they work with, promoting economic and social development. Participants are paid through the Financial Assistance Department. Photo credit to Wahzhazhe Communications Summer Youth Worker Abegail Hawkins.

Now hiring: Grants Management Specialist This position will be responsible for researching grant opportunities and matching them with existing Osage Nation programs/projects according to the strategic plan and goals set forth by the Principal Chief. See the full job posting and qualifications, as well as other jobs with the Osage Nation, here: https://lnkd.in/gXWUyhSS

Osage Nation’s Wahzhazhe Connect and Osage Innovative Solutions (OIS), LLC, are jointly bringing high-speed broadband internet to the Osage Nation service area. Wahzhazhe Connect continues to expand the broadband network infrastructure through numerous construction projects while OIS’s internet service, known as “Osage Broadband,” further expands service availability for customers in the Osage Nation. Osage Broadband will serve as the Osage Nation’s broadband internet service provider, powered by AtLink Services, LLC. BROADBAND TEAM & ROLES: Wahzhazhe Connect (Osage Nation) - Builds Broadband Network Infrastructure with Grant Funding Osage Broadband (Osage Innovative Solutions, a subsidiary of Osage LLC) - Provides Broadband Services through AtLink, LLC On Wednesday, June 5, 2024, the Pawhuska Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting officially welcoming AtLink Services, LLC, to the Osage County business community. Click below to find out more. https://lnkd.in/gnX_bzQj