Today’s debate that was scheduled for the Wakon Iron has been moved to the Pawhuska Catholic Church at 7pm. People that attend will write questions down on note cards that the moderator will ask of the candidates. If any of you out there who will not be able to attend wish to post a question [...]
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 [...]
Osage News The Osage News asked the Osage general election candidates this question for the week of May 24: The current Osage government failed to pass a merit-based employment system for the Nation, even though it is mandated by the Osage Constitution. As an elected official, what is your plan to make sure that a [...]
Two pieces of legislation that I plan to introduce if elected to Osage Congress are, term limits and a primary election for the Principal Chief position. After time, leadership can become stagnant and in order to move forward for the betterment of the people term limits must be established. I have heard many candidates say [...]
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 [...]
Osage News click here for original article from OsageNews.org The Osage News asked the Osage general election candidates this question for the week of May 3: Is the new Osage government working? Their answers are below in the order they were received. Every week leading up to the election June 7 the Osage News will [...]
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 [...]
By Ruby Murray click here for original article from Osage News Osage voters from northern California, Oregon and Washington asked for equity in services and representation for all Osages when they met with candidates on April 25 in Oakland, Calif. Transparency and accountability in government, as well as reservation status and the mineral estate, received [...]
My journey is going well and I am building support everyday. I have been asked a few questions this week and thought I would take a moment to answer them. Are you going to relocate from Florida to Oklahoma if elected to Osage Nation Congress? My family will be staying in Florida, but I will [...]
This article was written by Cedric Sunray and is being published here with his permission. It is an article written by him not about him. It is speaking to a very specific issue within the Cherokee Nation. While it does not directly deal with us as Osages, it does touch on a difference some of [...]
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 [...]
There is a young Osage man that used to work for me when he was in highschool. Out of the blue he up and enlisted into the United States Army. Shortly after going through all of the necessary training he found himself in Afghanistan. His name is Private First Class Chris Turley, he is a [...]
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