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The Drum | 𐓊𐒷𐓐𐒷𐓁𐒻
The drum is an important part of Wazhazhe Culture. The drum stands at the heart of Osage cultural activities and brings people together.
drum | 𐓊𐒷𐓐𐒷𐓁𐒻
Cooking | 𐓂𐒹𐓂͘
To carry on Osage cooking traditions is an honor and Osage Cooks are held in the highest regard. Food is life-giving and brings blessings to family and friends. Whether it's during the Inlonshka, a naming, or a funeral, it's important to think good thoughts when you are preparing food for the community. You can find additional information about Osage foods in this Osage Traveling Trunk project.
Moccasins
Moccasins are made from tanned deer or buffalo leather and sewn with sinew. They are decorated with dye and beading. The Wahzhazhe Cultural Center holds various moccasin-making classes and instruction throughout the year. Classes will be posted on social media and the Wahzhazhe Class page.
Osage Language
Tom and Abby speak with language leaders within the Osage Nation. Osage Language Department Director Vann Bighorse and language teacher Celena NoEar talk about the importance and history of the Osage language. Daposka Ahnkodapi Elementary Superintendent Patrick Martin discusses their work introducing the language to the Nation’s youth. Finally, O.J. Littlecook introduces the Round Dance song.
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Wahzhazhe Men's Dressing
Men's Dressing
Osage Culture
Tom and Abby explore the Osage culture with Cultural Department Director Addie Hudgins, Osage Nation Museum Director Marla Redcorn-Miller, get a language lesson from Christopher Cote and Celena NoEar, and listen to the Inlonshka song.
Osage Food
Tom and Abby are joined by guests to discuss everyone’s favorite subject – food! Jann Hayman, Director of the Department of Natural Resources stops by to talk about the Harvest Land and food sovereignty initiatives, Christopher Cote and Celena NoEar give a language lesson related to food, and O.J. Littlecook introduces the Osage Flag Song.
Men's Dressing
Properly carrying forward Osage culture requires being meticulous and mindful of what is presented. No detail is too small to overlook.
Journey of the Osage
Made in conjunction with the Museum's 2004 exhibition entitled Art of the Osage, this video pairs visual imagery with interviews from tribal historians and members to provide a glimpse into the history of the Osage Indians. Using as a reference point the Native American tribe's past, including its forced displacement onto an Oklahoma reservation in the 19th century, the video paints a portrait of a modern, continuously evolving people.