The future success of the Osage Nation requires a decisive and solution driven Congress. I am John Free Jr. and I believe I possess the right blend of leadership, compassion, and business knowledge to help our Osage Congress make wise financial decisions to meet the needs of our people. I ask you to allow me [...]
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 [...]
Update #123 The views, opinions and commentary in this update are those of Congressman Red Corn. They are his alone, and do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of the Osage Nation Congress. Survey results A couple of weeks ago a survey was sent to Update subscribers to gauge voter sentiment on a number [...]
Osage News The Osage News asked the Osage general election candidates this question for the week of April 26: Is an individual’s financial stability something voters should consider when voting on June 7? Why or why not? They’re answers are below in the order they were received. Every week leading up to the election June [...]
My name is John Maker ¾ Osage and my Osage name is Do-Ho-Ho (Blue Fish). I am from Hominy, OK, known in the Osage Language as the Zon-Zo-Li District (Those who dwell in the woodlands). I am of the Deer Clan. My parents are Virginia Harding Maker and the late Lloyd G. Maker. My paternal [...]
By Everett Waller I have served the Osage People all of my life and will continue to do so with your vote to represent all Osages. I did this on the 1994 Osage National Council and the 30th Osage Tribal Council as a councilman. At this moment in our tribe’s history, a candidate is needed [...]
By John Williams My name is John W. Williams and I am happy to announce my candidacy for Congress of the Osage Nation. I am married to the former Frances A. West. We have three grown children and seven grandchildren. I have forty years of public and health administration experience. I have a thorough knowledge [...]
Marine Corps League Osage Detachment #669 Would like to cordially invite all candidates of the Chief, Asst. Chief, and Congressional races to our monthly meeting May 6, at 6 p.m. in Fairfax at Jumps Cafe. We would like to hear what your plans are for the Nation, specifically in the areas concerning Osage Veterans. Please [...]
As has been mentioned before this case is dealing with some of the same tax/reservation/land into trust issues that Osage Nation is. If I am understanding the logic of this ruling…while their case deals with land taxation ours somewhat deals with personal taxation. If the individual in the case is an “incompetent Osage” and a [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
This election year many candidates have printed materials. Some of them look great and some of them look not so great. I have copied and pasted an article below regarding the “Obama brand.” It is NOT a partisan piece but rather looking at political campaigns in very much the same way as high end branding [...]
(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 [...]
By James Elsberry This is my official introduction to the Osage Nation. I have had the great experience of personally meeting many of you over the last 63 years, but never as a candidate for any position. Now I ask to serve The Osage Nation with your permission. I am the eldest grandson of Anna [...]
Osage News asks candidates about financial stability click here for Osage News The Osage News will be publishing a Candidates Weekly Roundup every week leading up to the election on June 7. Every week the candidates will be asked a question that pertains to the issues of the Nation. For the week of April 26 [...]
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