STATEMENT ON "KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON"
“'Killers of the Flower Moon' is an Osage story of trust and betrayal. Most Native Nations have their own tragic stories that deserve to be told. Although they may greatly differ in narrative, the through line will be the same: We are still here. Still moving forward."
PRINCIPAL CHIEF GEOFFREY STANDING BEAR BIOGRAPHY
Geoffrey Standing Bear is in his third term as the Principal Chief of the Osage Nation. He is the great-grandson of Osage Principal Chief Fred Lookout. Chief Standing Bear and his wife Julie have four children and eight grandchildren. Chief Standing Bear is committed to expanding the Osage Nation's land base, maintaining Wahzhazhe traditions, and returning the Osage language to daily use. He believes that the foundation of the Osage Nation's future is the Osage child; therefore, it is the duty of all his people to protect and nurture the children of the Nation.
Before his election, Chief Standing Bear practiced law for 34 years. He concentrated on federal Indian law, receiving national recognition by Best Lawyers in America, Oklahoma Super Lawyers, and a listing with Chambers and Partners. He served as Assistant Principal Chief of the Osage Tribe from 1990 through 1994 and was a Member of the Osage Nation Congress from 2010 to 2014. While a practicing lawyer, he was involved in the first Indian gaming cases in Oklahoma, representing the Muscogee Creek Nation, Seneca-Cayuga Tribe, and several other tribes. He also was General Counsel to the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association.
Oklahoma Magazine named Chief Standing Bear 2017 Oklahoman of the Year for his leadership of the Osage Nation. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma and received his Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Tulsa.