Pawnee Nation Creative Media

The Communications team oversees all aspects of Pawnee Nation communications and media.

The Communications Team creates and publishes the Chaticks-si-Chaticks, the official publication of the Pawnee Nation, free of charge to Pawnee Nation Members. We share news about events and successes of the Pawnee Nation with the area press to establish and maintain a positive, timely, and professional release of information.

The Communications team updates the official website and official social media accounts, while establishing and maintaining a professional relationship with area news outlets to ensure the publication of Pawnee Nation news and events.

Pawnee Nation Communications also fosters relationships with the City of Pawnee, surrounding Native Sovereign Nations, and adjoining partner communities to promote the Pawnee Nation and serve Pawnee Nation citizens, past, present, and future.

 

Please visit our Media Kit page to request News interviews and access approved images!

 Media Kit

 

Communications Manager

918.762.3621 ext. 126

communications@pawneenation.org

Dena Cosby has experience in public relations and communications, particularly within the context of Native American tribal nations. She served 7 years as the Communications Coordinator for the Osage Nation and currently holds the position of Communications Manager for the Pawnee Nation. 

Key aspects of her work

  • Public Relations: Cosby has over five years of experience in public relations, including work in journalism and creative writing.
  • Osage Nation Contributions: She has contributed to the Osage Nation's communication efforts, including writing articles like the one about the Osage Nation Veterans Memorial Commission attending a national dedication event. She has also been recognized for her artistic talents as an Osage artist.
  • Pawnee Nation Responsibilities: As the Communications Manager for the Pawnee Nation, her responsibilities include creating and publishing the official publication, the Chaticks-si-Chaticks, sharing news with the press, updating the official website and social media, and fostering relationships with neighboring Native Sovereign Nations and partner communities.
  • Inter-tribal Focus: Her role at the Pawnee Nation emphasizes the importance of building relationships with surrounding Native Sovereign Nations, which indicates an involvement in inter-tribal communications.
  • Veterans' Advocacy: Cosby is an Army National Guard veteran and has highlighted situations where tribal leadership has supported veterans, such as funding trips to important dedication ceremonies. She also served in Hurricane Katrina as Rescue and Support.
  • Domestic Violence Awareness: Cosby has traveled as a motivational speaker, advocating against domestic violence in Oklahoma. 
  • Osage Ballet: Cosby's internship involved working with the Osage Ballet, where she played a key role in helping the company secure an invitation to perform for Pope Francis at the Festival of Families in Philadelphia. This highlights her skills in communication and promotion.

Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
881 Little Dee Rd.
Pawnee, OK. 74058

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