Shannon Duty

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Congressional membership committee hearing set for July 10

1 month ago | osagenews.org | Shannon Duty

The Osage Nation Congressional Membership Committee has called a July 10 hearing into the allegations against Attorney General Clint Patterson. The allegations claim he illegally obtained an Osage CDIB for his former adopted daughter in 2004 and also illegally obtained an Osage Nation membership for her in 2010. Labeling the woman as “Jane Doe” to maintain confidentiality, Tulsa-based attorney Logan Hibbs of Crowe Dunlevy gave a report to the committee on May 27.
Osage, Muscogee and Quapaw Nations unify on Tobacco Compact issue

1 month ago | osagenews.org | Shannon Duty

The Osage Nation, Muscogee Nation and the Quapaw Nation are unifying in their approach to resolving their Tobacco Compact issues with the state of Oklahoma. In a May 19 joint statement, the leaders of the three tribes have “committed to collaborate and seek positive action from the State of Oklahoma on tobacco tax compacts. To date, the Nations have not been able to reach tobacco tax compacts in negotiations with Governor Stitt.
Osage Casinos nears $500K in donations to Osage Nation Foundation

1 month ago | osagenews.org | Shannon Duty

Osage Casinos announced it is nearing a half-million-dollar milestone in donations to the Osage Nation Foundation. Since the program’s launch in 2022, at the urging of ON Congresswoman Jodie Revard, the Osage Casino Round-Up Program has quietly contributed $413,000 – an average of $14,500 each month – to support Osage communities through the ON Foundation. Casino guests contribute to the program at the teller machines, food and beverage, and the hotels.
Osage Nation Secretary involved in altercation with employee at Welcome Center

1 month ago | osagenews.org | Shannon Duty

An altercation between Osage Nation Secretary of Development Christian “Casey” Johnson and Financial Assistance employee Nikia Parker at the ON Welcome Center has led to an ongoing investigation and a pending termination hearing for Parker. On April 3, around 8:15 a.m., ON Police Officer Matthew Bennett responded to a call about an employee altercation made by Human Resources Director Julio Nunez, according to the police report.
Elders Series: Raymond Lasley

1 month ago | osagenews.org | Shannon Duty

Raymond Lasley was born January 6, 1953, in Tulsa, Okla. He is the father of three children, Melinda Coburn, Janese Sieke, and Isaiah Lasley, and he has six grandchildren. His pride and joy. He is the son of Raymond and Peggee Lasley, the grandson of Walter and Mary Lasley, and Granville and Dora Stone. He is from the Grayhorse District and his Osage name is Homondako.
Water Crisis in Hominy: City scrambles to restore supply

1 month ago | osagenews.org | Shannon Duty

Hominy is in crisis. After days of relentless rain, city officials suspect a portion of the concrete spillway chute caved in from the force of water, possibly crushing the main water line and leaving the town without water. As of press time, city officials say the town’s three water tanks are empty and no water is flowing.
Tobacco compact negotiations stall between Nation and state

2 months ago | osagenews.org | Shannon Duty

Communications have ceased. That is how Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear explained the current negotiations for the Nation’s Tobacco Products Excise Tax Compact with the state of Oklahoma. Without a tobacco compact, there is no revenue sharing agreement in place, state tax liability becomes murky, and a competitive advantage could be lost to those tribes who do have compacts, to name a few detrimental factors.
ON Congressional committee issues subpoenas in enrollment fraud case

Mar 6, 2025 | osagenews.org | Shannon Duty

The investigation is moving forward into whether Osage Nation Attorney General Clint Patterson is linked to alleged membership fraud. The allegation came to the forefront after the Congressional Membership Committee held two meetings in January to discuss the case, where it was revealed that Membership Department Director Chris Standing Bear received a tip from Osage attorney Amanda Proctor, alleging Patterson may be linked to a person fraudulently enrolled in the tribe.
Osage Elders New Year's Meal a chance to 'give back'

Feb 6, 2025 | osagenews.org | Shannon Duty

Osage Casino Hotel in Pawhuska celebrated the New Year with a buffet-style complimentary dinner for Osage Elders aged 65+. All attendees were invited to bring a plus one. “Osage elders are the pillars of strength, wisdom and culture in the Osage Nation. We had a great turnout with nearly 100 elders and their guests joining us for a community meal,” said Mason Shackelford, general manager for the Osage Casino & Hotel in Pawhuska.
ON Congress hires special investigator to look into alleged membership fraud

Jan 31, 2025 | osagenews.org | Shannon Duty

The Osage Nation Congressional Affairs Committee is hiring a special investigator to look into an alleged fraudulent membership connected to current Attorney General Clint Patterson. The allegation came to the forefront after the Congressional Membership Committee held two meetings this month that were carefully shrouded in executive sessions. Membership Department Director Chris Standing Bear came close to describing the confidential report during a Jan.