The Barnsdall JOM Committee hosted their first ever cultural event in order to raise awareness about Native heritage in their community. This is a significant occasion for the Barnsdall JOM Program that suffered from lack of parent participation only a few short years ago.

The evening began with a presentation from the Osage Nation Language Department. Rebekah Horsechief and Jodie Revard briefly discussed the language program and presented a mini-class lesson to give the attendants an idea of the language sounds and symbols. Horsechief also talked about the Osage words for clothing.

The event concluded with an Osage fashion show that featured beautiful embroidered broadcloth skirts, appliquéd broadcloth blankets, Osage wedding coats and beaded buckskin dresses. Renae Brumley provided the clothing that was modeled by Jennifer Brumley and Barnsdall JOM students Courtney and Brittney Neff.

The students and parents enjoyed the language discussion and fashion show while eating meat pies and fry bread provided by the JOM committee. This event gave them a glimpse into the Osage culture that many would never know otherwise. Misty Robbins, JOM Chairperson, wanted to provide a cultural experience for the Barnsdall JOM students. Her committee helped make this dream a reality. They are proud to be JOM parents and want to make a difference during their time with the program.