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𐓏𐒰𐓓𐒰𐓓𐒷 𐒻𐒷 is meant to be spoken - at home, with family, and throughout our daily lives. This series highlights simple, real-life moments where our language can be used naturally and confidently.

Each video is an invitation to learn, practice, and grow more comfortable speaking Osage in ways that feel familiar and meaningful. Because every word we speak keeps our language strong and carries it forward for the next generation.

Make 𐓏𐒰𐓓𐒰𐓓𐒷 𐒻𐒷 a part of your family dinner! 

𐓏𐒰𐓓𐒰𐓓𐒷 𐒻𐒷 is meant to be spoken - at home, with family, and throughout our daily lives. This series highlights simple, real-life moments where our language can be used naturally and confidently.

Each video is an invitation to learn, practice, and grow more comfortable speaking Osage in ways that feel familiar and meaningful. Because every word we speak keeps our language strong and carries it forward for the next generation.

Make 𐓏𐒰𐓓𐒰𐓓𐒷 𐒻𐒷 a part of your family outings!

Osage historians share the story of Wahzhazhe ancestral homelands - stretching from the Appalachian Mountains to the Rocky Mountains - and the deep knowledge, connection, and trade networks that defined our people long before removal.

This video explores how the Osage were forced from these lands following the Louisiana Purchase, when decisions about our future were made without our consent. It traces the beginning of treaty-making that led to the systematic loss of our homelands and the lasting impact of those removals. 

Osages love to celebrate, and at the center of nearly every Osage celebration is a meal. Mealtime reminds us of the life-giving blessings that food and fellowship offer as we share food, memories, laughter, and joy around the table with our friends and relatives. 

About the series: The Osage Nation Cultural Center and Language Department have collaborated to create a series of videos dedicated to sharing, preserving, and celebrating the values, teachings, and traditional ways of the Wahzhazhe people.

Indian Dice is a beloved Osage tradition that brings people together in fellowship. Often played during social gatherings, the game reflects community, connection, and shared cultural heritage.

𐓏𐒰𐓓𐒰𐓓𐒷 𐒻𐒷 is meant to be spoken - at home, with family, and throughout our daily lives. This series highlights simple, real-life moments where our language can be used naturally and confidently. Each video is an invitation to learn, practice, and grow more comfortable speaking Osage in ways that feel familiar and meaningful. Because every word we speak keeps our language strong and carries it forward for the next generation. 

Make 𐓏𐒰𐓓𐒰𐓓𐒷 𐒻𐒷 a part of your next family celebration!

𐓏𐒰𐓓𐒰𐓓𐒷 𐒻𐒷 is meant to be spoken - at home, with family, and throughout our daily lives. This series highlights simple, real-life moments where our language can be used naturally and confidently. Each video is an invitation to learn, practice, and grow more comfortable speaking Osage in ways that feel familiar and meaningful. Because every word we speak keeps our language strong and carries it forward for the next generation. 

Make 𐓏𐒰𐓓𐒰𐓓𐒷 𐒻𐒷 a part of your bedtime routine!

As Wahzhahzhe, we all have a role to play and are connected. Please enjoy this video from the Osage Nation Language Department and Wahzhazhe Cultural Center. About the series: The Osage Nation Cultural Center and Language Department have collaborated to create a series of videos that share, preserve, and celebrate the values, teachings, and tribal ways of the Wahzhazhe people. Special thanks to the Osage cultural team for making this series possible.

Osage presence can be seen and felt throughout Missouri at state historic sites, on cave and rock panel art, trails, mounds, and more. The area continues to be identified as Osage in the names of landforms, towns, schools, and businesses. The beautiful waterways and landscapes, enjoyed by many Missourians and visitors, were once home to thriving Osage villages with communities engaged in lifelong traditions, many of which continue to this day. The Osage's ancestral land in Missouri remains hallowed ground. The significant historical, spiritual, and cultural connection remains ever-present. The Osage's thriving culture is built on the foundation laid by ancestors who settled along the Osage riverways in Missouri.

Back in the spring of 2023, families from all three districts gathered at the Hominy Indian Village Roundhouse for a handgame. Many years have passed since our people last gathered at the Zon-Zo-Li Roundhouse for a day of fun and fellowship. Thanks to the good spirit we experienced by all that day, we know there will be more to come down the road. "Handgame Hype" celebrates the good spirit that unites us, whether it’s for a meal, a dance, or some friendly competition between the districts. About the series: The Osage Nation Cultural Center and Language Department have collaborated to create a series of videos dedicated to sharing, preserving, and celebrating the values, teachings, and traditional ways of the Wahzhazhe people.