On October 22, 2022, the Osage Sesquicentennial Celebration convened the great π·ππ»ππ»π π©π£π€ππ―π£ together to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Osage Reservation established in 1872. The event celebrated Osage resilience and major accomplishments that have sustained us as a Nation on this land. The gathering included π·ππ»ππ»π traditions and cultural ways that foster unity and respect for one another in order to empower our children to shape a bright future. The event was held on the Osage Nation campus in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. The day was dedicated to all those we have lost that paved a path to a brighter future for us and future generations. Our strength and resilience comes from the commitment of our Wahzhazhe people and the knowledge that the Wahzhazhe Nation is blessed by Wa-Kon-Da. This film captures the day and will be secured in a time capsule. Future generations should know that we pray for them, as our ancestors prayed for us.
Candied squash is considered and Osage delicacy. Traditionally Osages prefer brass kettles to cook the squash. The squash is cut into pieces and placed in the kettle with butter and sugar then placed on the fire to cook. Squash is shaken and not stirred to prevent the squash from sticking.