Osage Nation Declares State of Emergency

Osage Nation declares State of Emergency

The Osage Nation has declared a State of Emergency over projected revenue shortfalls and ongoing budget constraints, with several tribal properties set to close as a result.Chief Joe Tillman confirmed the emergency declaration in a news release. The closures include Daposka Ahnkodapi, a private school that teaches the Osage language; the Osage Nation Visitors Center; and the Harvest Land Farm.WATCH: Osage Nation declares State of Emergency Osage…

Osage Nation financial emergency: Daposka Ahnkodapi school, visitor center, Harvest Land to close

Osage Nation Principal Chief Joe Tillman declared a state of emergency Tuesday “due to projected revenue shortfalls and ongoing budgetary constraints,” according to a press release. The declaration immediately closed Daposka Ahnkodapi, a school for “Osage children ranging in age from six weeks old through eighth grade,” and it scheduled the Osage Nation Visitor Center […] The post Osage Nation financial emergency: Daposka Ahnkodapi school, visit…

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Osage Nation Principal Chief Joe Tillman has issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency. This comes due to shortfalls with projected revenue in the 2026-2027 fiscal year and constraints in the budget.   A post on the Osage Nation Facebook page says this is effective immediately.