Election Day… Every journey has a crossroads, so I find myself today standing at another milestone of my life. I started this journey with the support of my family and friends. I write this message today with them still by my side. I have always thought my duties as a proud Osage has always been [...]
Wow – I can’t believe it is already the first weekend of June. I’ve spent the last few days reflecting on the journey that has brought me to this weekend. We stand at the doorstep of history, as this is the most important election the Osage Nation has held in this era of our new [...]
The Osage News held debates for the Osage Congressional Candidate on May 9th. The Candidates were divided into three groups and each group was answered three different questions. I am taking this opportunity to answer the additional six questions asked of my peers. I was in the third group and was asked questions seven, eight, and [...]
As I enter this debate weekend, I’m reflecting on what an honor it is for me to stand before the people of the Osage Nation. I am a simple person that just wants to see our Nation thrive under this New Government System. We have started down the path of greatness… Yes our government has [...]
I.E TO.E E.KI.PSHE KON.BRA First of all I would like to say thank you for everyone who has participated, continues to participate and even those that want to participate but can’t. I would like to say a few words. A long time ago when the internets where in it’s pleistocene period, I purchased this domain, [...]
The Osage Nation is standing at the threshold of opportunity. It is increasingly important that we, as a Nation, develop additional sources for revenue other than gaming. Although a stout business venture, sustained revenue from gaming is not reliable. As recent events show, potential repercussions exist from decisions made in the court system with regard [...]
Osage candidates head west to campaign for June 7 votes By Benny Polacca Osage News OCEANSIDE, Calif. – With nearly a month to go before Osages head to the voting booths or mail in their absentee ballots, 34 election candidates extended their campaign trails out west to visit the United Osages of Southern California during [...]
I have been and will continue to be a student and a supporter of the language department. I think the program is critical to our survival as a people and as political sovereign entity. I would also like to see our Osage government and elected leaders fully restore funding to the levels they were prior [...]
(if you cant see this video you might want to update your flash player) original link here There is an issue that faces our leaders and how they craft policy. It is whether or not to throw resources at economic development or throw resources at health and wellness. The man in this video has utilized [...]
Right now a big chunk of Osage candidates are making their way through California. Candidates will talk. California Osages will listen. They will try to make heads or tails out of the information they are receiving, digest it, converse amongst each other and then cast their votes. Sometimes in block. I am not a California [...]
This will be the first of my regular reviews of candidates responses to the Osage News Weekly Roundups. Through this and subsequent posts I hope to give candidates the chance to elaborate upon or clarify further the points they make in their written responses to the questions posed weekly to them by the Osage News [...]
Hello, my name is Daniel Boone. I am the second son of Thomas and Cynthia Boone. I am 37 years old and I am from the Grayhorse District. My father is on the Grayhorse Committee and my mother is on the Minerals Council. I am the paternal great grandson of Rosa Strikeaxe. I was named [...]
To all candidates: Please send anything you are sending out this way and I will repost it verbatim. I can either give you the login information to make those posts yourself or I can post them on your behalf if that sounds too complicated. I do not want this website to be the fruit of [...]
By Jenny Miller, Candidate for Osage Nation Congress Changes and confusion are consistently consuming this election process and such occurrences are threatening the will of the absentee voter. All absentee voters who completed the application for a Ballot and sent it to the Election Board are encouraged to call the Election office to verify they [...]
(text taken from OsageNews.org) By Joseph Shunkamolah, Candidate for Osage Nation Congress My name is Joseph Shunkamolah and I am declaring my official candidacy for the Osage Congress. I am from the Hominy district, my family has lived there for several generations. I am descended from Black Dog from the Hominy area and from family [...]
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