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Oklahoma Tribal leaders unite amid federal uncertainty

Oklahoma
Written By: Allison Herrera (OKLAHOMA) The United Indian Nations of Oklahoma held their quarterly meeting amidst the backdrop of uncertainty over federal programs tribal nations rely on...

Chief Standing Bear says Osage Nation thriving despite federal changes

Oklahoma
Written By: Benny Polacca (OSAGE RESERVATION) In celebration of the Osage Nation’s sovereignty, Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear said the Nation is doing well and is also watching...

Legionella found in Osage Agency water; Lead still a concern in Pawhuska

Oklahoma
Written By: Chelsea T. Hicks (OSAGE RESERVATION) The water at the Bureau of Indian Affairs Osage Agency in Pawhuska, Okla., tested positive for low levels of bacteria called legionella,...

Chief Standing Bear: BIA closures ‘meant to reshape trust relationship’

Oklahoma
Written By: Allison Herrera (OSAGE RESERVATION) After a list was released by U.S. House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) detailing the closing of...

Twenty-five BIA offices to close – including the Osage Agency

Oklahoma
Written By: Allison Herrera (OSAGE RESERVATION) Twenty-five BIA offices across the country, which is over 27% of all BIA locations, will be shut down by late summer or early fall this...

Osage Agency Superintendent Adam Trumbly laid off as part of government reduction

Oklahoma
Written By: Allison Herrera Editor’s Note: This is a developing story. (OSAGE RESERVATION) Adam Trumbly, the second Osage citizen to fill the BIA Osage Agency superintendent role, is...

Drummond envisions stronger ties between tribal nations and Oklahoma

Oklahoma
Written By: Allison Herrera Editor’s Note: This interview has been edited lightly for clarity. Osage News: Have you always wanted to run for Governor? Gentner Drummond: When I was 14...

Scott BigHorse announces candidacy for principal chief

Oklahoma
Written By: Chelsea T. Hicks (OSAGE RESERVATION) Former State Representative, Osage Nation Assistant Principal Chief and current ON Congressman Scott BigHorse announced his candidacy for...

Skyway36 readies for drone testing influx

Oklahoma
Written By: Chelsea T. Hicks (OSAGE RESERVATION) Services for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) – commonly called “drones” – were valued at $17 billion in 2023. By 2028, the drone services...

ON Congress approves extension for Tobacco Compact negotiations

Oklahoma
Written By: Shannon Shaw Duty (OSAGE RESERVATION) The Osage Nation Congress unanimously passed a resolution to extend compact negotiations for the Nation’s Tobacco Products Excise Tax...