The Osage Nation of Oklahoma is asking members to consider how they want their tribe's new form of government to look.

The tribe's government and membership were limited by an act of Congress from 1906. Not every Osage had a right to vote in elections, and some had more than one vote. Some Osage descendants weren't considered tribal members.

A bill passed by Congress and signed into law reaffirms the tribe's right to define its own government. The tribe is seeking input on a new constitution.

Get the Story:
Osage tribal members to consider constitution (The Oklahoman 9/14)
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Osages seek input (The Native American Times 9/13)

Get the Bill:
To reaffirm the inherent sovereign rights of the Osage Tribe to determine its membership and form of government. (H.R.2912)

Relevant Links:
Osage Nation - http://www.osagetribe.com

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