Cecelia Tallchief
In accordance with the Osage News Election policy, the Osage News allows each candidate 500 words on OsageNews.org leading up to the June 2010 election. Candidate posts are listed in reverse chronological order, beginning with the most recent.
Posted February 10, 2010:
By Cecelia Tallchief, Candidate for Assistant Principal Chief
As a new year begins, I believe it’s important to reflect on current opportunities that exist for the Osage Nation. The Osage Nation is on the brink of achieving great things for all of its citizens, specifically with regards to healthcare. The Osage Nation Health and Wellness board has been working diligently towards creating a new healthcare delivery system for the Osage people. As a member of the board, I have vigorously voiced my concern about services that are not being provided and inadequate facilities. These concerns are not only mine, but also the concerns of countless Osage Nation citizens that I visit with on a daily basis. Current facilities are undersized and service offerings are minimal at best. The board is working to evaluate the financial and organizational effectiveness of the current system. Once the evaluation is complete, we will know exactly how to move forward to incorporate expanded facilities and services. One component of the evaluation will be to hold community meetings to better understand the needs and desires of our citizens. As always, I will do my best to keep you informed about the community meetings and other important issues
Posted on December 9, 2009
By Cecelia Tallchief, Candidate for Assistant Chief
Communication and Compassion
The Osage Nation has lost its direction toward the people we are supposed to serve. A Government by the people and for the people is the one of the basic principles for which this great country was founded. Today, the ability of our Osage government to clearly communicate and have compassion for our citizens is lacking.
Communications between our government and our constituents must be better defined to allow our citizens access to information they need and want. I’m always open to hearing from constituents and look forward to developing a mechanism which will allow greater information flow.
Compassion for the needs and desires of our people should set precedent on how we manage our government. In my opinion, the Osage Nation exists to serve the needs of the people. It’s that simple. George Washington Carver summed up like this: “How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the ages, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in life you will have been all of these.” We all need to remember who we are and we come from.
Posted November 6, 2009
By Cecelia Tallchief, Candidate for Assistant Chief
Ha.We. I, Cecilia Tallchief, a registered nurse in Fairfax, am announcing my candidacy for Assistant Principal Chief.
As a registered nurse, working within Indian Health and private systems, I’ve experienced how efficient, quality healthcare should be delivered. Through cooperative efforts with IHS and shared financial investments, we can create a system that meets the needs of all Osages.
I will base my campaign on three major issues: Healthcare, Economic Development and Education. Improved access to healthcare facilities, elder care and additional health related services are a top priority. I have a strong belief in the Osage people and their right to better healthcare and economic opportunities.
It is our responsibility to determine what type of life our children will enjoy, it begins with well organized tribal administration, business minded leaders and listening to the ideas, needs and concerns of Osage people. We must provide better economic, educational and social programs for all of our Osage citizens.
My family and I are lifelong residents of Gray Horse and we have a distinguished history of Osage Tribal leadership. I graduated from Fairfax High School and received my Bachelors of Nursing from Pittsburg State College. For more information on my campaign please visit: www.ceceliatallchief.com.
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