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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 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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