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Osage Indian Language (Wazhazhe)

Osage is a Siouan language of the Southern Plains. Only a handful of elders still speak the Osage language today, but some young people are trying to learn their native language again.

˜Osage Language

Osage language samples and resources.

˜Osage Nation Culture and History

Information and links about the Osage tribe past and present.

˜Osage Legends

Introduction to Osage mythology.

˜Osage Indians Fact Sheet

Our answers to frequently asked questions about the Osages, their language and culture.

˜Osage Language Resources –

Our Osage Language Materials

Osage Vocabulary
Our list of vocabulary words in the Osage language, with comparison to words in other Siouan languages.

Osage Pronunciation Guide:
How to pronounce Osage words.

Osage Animal Words:
Illustrated glossary of animal words in the Osage language.

Osage Language Lessons and Linguistic Descriptions

Osage Language
Some Osage words and phrases.

Osage Language
Scanned-in language information including orthography and excerpts from a collection of Osage texts.

Osage Dictionaries, Audio Tapes and Language Resources

Osage Grammar
Osage language book for sale.

Links, References, and Additional Information

Dhegiha Languages:
Encyclopedia article on Osage and other Dhegiha Siouan languages.
Lengua Osage:
Information about the Osage language in Spanish.
Osage Tribe

Osages

Osage Indians:
Osage links.

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