Cultural Objects

The Osage Nation has a large collection of objects and not all can be on display to the public. This page offers a look behind the scenes at some of them.

K-12 Lessons

Learn about the Osage People: Past & Present The story of the Osage is a story of our people, but also a story of the land, survival and spirituality, family and community, and of America and the

Learn Osage

Learn Osage We’re currently working to make more content available online, but in the meantime please explore our many language resources. Osage Dictionary Mobile Applications Coyote & the Bear PDF

Language

Osage Nation Language Department Our mission is to revitalize the Osage Language to its purest form and teach our people to speak Osage within our unique ways and in daily conversation—our endeavors

Did You Know? Osage World War I Veterans

Cultural
The United States officially entered into World War I on April 6, 1917. At that time enrolled members of the Osage Tribe were not considered citizens of the United States; therefore, they were not

Did You Know? Chief Arthur Bonnicastle

Cultural
Osage Chief Arthur Bonnicastle was born on February 20, 1877, in Osage County, Oklahoma. He was born to a woman named Me-Tse-He. Bonnicastle spent his childhood years in Osage County. His name, Arthur

Did You Know? Chief Fred Lookout

Cultural
Fred Lookout was the longest-serving elected Chief in the history of the Osage Nation. Prior to serving as Principal Chief he was elected as Assistant Principal Chief in 1908, but did not run for