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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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