Early to Rise, Early to Vote
Oklahoma’s in-person early voting occurred this past week, just days before Election Day– starting on October 30, 2024, and ending on November 2, 2024. The turnout has been reported to have surpassed the 2020 election, with record-breaking numbers of 292,684 early voters who attended in person. As for mail-in ballots,Continue Reading
USDA October Cooking Class: Blue Corn Mush
\ Photo coverage by: Alysah Carpenter The Indigenous community and its diverse tribes have cultivated numerous essential foods that have supported their resilience and prosperity over the years. Among these, blue corn stands out as a staple food cherished by many tribes. Blue cornmeal, a finely ground meal made fromContinue Reading
Heartland Book Fest
Written by: Trina Tsinnie On Saturday, October 12, 2024, A few Haskell students attended the Heartland Book Fest. The Book Fest took place at the Kansas City public library. Tommy Orange and Deborah Jackson Taffa discussed their newly published books with Librarian Cindy Hohl. Orange is an enrolled member ofContinue Reading
Spooktober Favorites
This year, a multitude of top-rated films have come out, ranging from “Dune: Part Two” to “Anora,” and several scary movies have taken the lead. The 2024 horror movie insights chosen in this article encapsulate diverse social adversities. “I Saw The TV Glow” slams into the psychological horror genre asContinue Reading
Bridging Cultures: The Journey of a Muslim Indigenous Student in Education
Islam is one of the three major Abrahamic religions centered on the Quran and the teachings of Prophet Muhammad, whom Muslims regard as the religion’s final prophet. Those who practice Islam are called Muslims, and they number an estimated 1.9 billion worldwide. It is believed that Islam originated in Mecca,Continue Reading
Meet the Club – Brandon Colbert
Brandon Colbert (Muscogee Creek/Seminole)Writer, Photographer, Media Enthusiast Hensci estonko? (Hello, how are you?) My name is Brandon Colbert, and I am a sophomore at Haskell Indian Nations University. I am proud to hail from Eufaula, Oklahoma, representing the Muscogee Creek and Seminole tribes, and I belong to the Nokose (Bear)Continue Reading
Meet the Club- Student Representative Alysah Carpenter
Hello! My name is Alysah Rose Mykal Carpenter. I am proud to be a member of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribe of Oklahoma, with my Cheyenne heritage coming from my father and my Arapaho roots from my mother. Embracing both sides of my heritage is a deeply meaningful aspect ofContinue Reading
Meet The Club – Kyla Williams
Kyla Williams (Sac & Fox of Oklahoma, Muscogee Creek, Absentee Shawnee) Aho, Kyla Williams neteshith. Owîkiwa Okonohômîheki, othâkîwa kêhi kepâtethiwa thâkiwâtowêweni. Hello, my name is Kyla Williams. I live in Oklahoma City, am Sac and Fox of Oklahoma, Muscogee Creek, and Absentee Shawnee, and am slowly learning the Sauk language.Continue Reading
Meet the Club- Secretary Trina Tsinnie
Yá’át’ééh, my name is Trina Tsinnie, I am from the Navajo Nation tribe. I live in a little village on the reservation called Lechee, but Lechee is next to a town that is about 5 miles away called Page, Arizona. I moved to Lawrence, Kansas in 2015. I started attendingContinue Reading
Louise Erdrich Visits Haskell
The Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning author Louise Erdrich visits the Haskell Auditorium at Haskell Indian Nations University on Saturday, October 12th. Louise tells the audience about her newly published novel “The Mighty Red” (Erdrich, Louise. The Might Red. HarperCollins, 2024.) The discussion of the acclaimed novel was anContinue Reading
Meet The Vice President
Yá’át’ééh shik’éí dóó shidine’é. Shí éí Tara Roanhorse yinishyé, bilagáana nishłį́ tsi’naajinii bashishchiin bilagáana dashicheii tó dích’íi’nii dashinalí. Ákót’éego diné asdzáán nishłį́. Hello, my friends and my relatives. My name is Tara Roanhorse and I am serving my second term as vice president of the Indian Leader. In this role,Continue Reading
Curtis Favorites and Rates
Curtis Hall is known as the most convenient, quick and easy gathering place, the heartbeat of Haskell’s home campus. We asked a few “Curtis warriors” and The Haskell Indian Leader staff what their favorite university meal is. “I love the baked potato bar. Rate:10/10,” said Tory G. “My favorite CurtisContinue Reading
Meet The Club: Emmalee J. Fields
Osiyo and Salam Alaikum, hello, and peace be upon you! I am a first-generation college student studying for my bachelor’s degree in Indigenous and American Indian Studies, with an associate’s in Media Communication. With these degrees, I hope to make my way into the Bureau of Indian Affairs one dayContinue Reading
Meet The Club: Editor-in-Chief
Meet The Editor-In-Chief Allison Levering- Winnebago/Omaha Tribe of Nebraska Hanac, Hinikaragiwi! Hoocak Rasra Maakewinga Hiingire. Maixete rasra Allison Levering ga Hiingire. Huc Hikikarac wa’u’jena. Nisoc eja Haci howajena. Hello everyone! I greet you all with a warm heart. My name is Allison Levering, and I’m a 20-year-old sophomore at HaskellContinue Reading
Haskell Day of Reconciliation
Photo coverage By: Allison Levering Written by: Allison Levering Co-Writer: Emmalee Fields LAWRENCE, KS On the evening of Monday, September 30th, 2024, The Haskell student body gathered at the sacred fireplace lit by guidance counselor Manny King near the auditorium and was led in a prayer and invocation by Dr.Continue Reading
Native American Voices, Why We Vote
June 2, 2024, marks the 100th anniversary of The Indian Citizen Act. However, in 1924, while Native Americans were finally recognized as citizens of the United States, they did not have the same rights as other Americans. Their right to vote was challenged for many more decades; tactics like pollContinue Reading
Haskell Indian Nations University AISES Chapter Heads to National Conference
From October 3-5, 2024, the Haskell Indian Nation’s University AISES chapter will participate in the annual national conference in San Antonio, Texas. A dedicated group of nine students will represent Haskell, eager to engage with peers and professionals in science and engineering. Founded in 1977 by Native scientists, engineers, andContinue Reading
Capturing Tradition: Welcome Back Powwow Through the Lens
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I’m Here For You
You tell me you’re fine, but I know it’s a lie. You know you can call me anytime, ‘cause I don’t mind. Anytime you need to or to just go for a walk– I am here for you. Here for you, no matter what you go through. So, if youContinue Reading
They Came Home
On Sept. 21 and 22, 2024, the Haskell Indian Nations University, Southern Cheyenne, and Arapaho tribes hosted a Bison Harvest and Cookout on the university’s powwow grounds. The exciting event was postponed from last year to now, but it was definitely worth the wait. It was open to the public,Continue Reading
My Momma’s Son
My momma’s son can’t be replaced by none.Momma’s pride and joy ’cause I’m your boy.Making your light shine as they cut me from the vine.Put me in your arms, where I knew I was safe from harm.Stopped all of my crying cause I acted like I was dying.Dying to beContinue Reading
The 25th Anniversary of Prairie Park Nature Center
On Sept. 14, 2024, Haskell Indian Nations University’s USDA Extension Program taught the Lawrence, Kansas community about corn husk doll-making at Prairie Park Nature Center, where the history and significance originated from the Cherokee Tribe, and each individual was left with their own handmade dolls. Continue Reading
Haskell Students Check Out Coffin Complex for New Clubs at Highlight Night
Coffin complex is bustling with the noise of eager new and returning Haskell students for Highlight Night, Tuesday, Sept. 10 — opportunities offered by on-campus clubs or local Lawrence organizations. Highlight Night occurs semesterly on campus. Since the university’s reopening during the COVID-19 epidemic, the activity night was held atContinue Reading
Summer Coding Camp
During the beginning of Summer courses at Haskell Indian Nations University, various activities and workshops, such as the weaving classes, are taught. One of these new sessions this summer was the coding camp, which took place in Blue Eagle Hall in the evenings on three separate Thursdays. Brian Wika, aContinue Reading
Native Threads: Celebrating Fashion and Art in Indigenous Cultures
On Sept. 1, 2024, The Spencer Museum of Art at the University of Kansas opened a new exhibit called “Native Fashion.” This exhibit shows Indigenous fashion’s wide variety and creativity with pieces from the 19th century. Guests will have the opportunity to see everything from traditional outfits and high fashionContinue Reading
Wetlands: Preserve, Protect, and Prosper
The wetlands are a place that holds significant meaning to many, while others are unaware of the importance that the land provides for human and non-human species. This land flows with water and is filled with native plants, trees, and animals residing in the area. It has been here beforeContinue Reading
Opinion: Open Letter to Haskell Indian Nations University, Bureau of Indian Education, and the Native Community from Haskell’s Cross Country Team
Statement from the staff: This opinion piece reflects only the cross country members who have signed and written the letter, not the entire team. For privacy, the names of the signed student-athletes have been edited out, and the other student-athletes mentioned. “Some people have been asking, ‘Why have the HaskellContinue Reading
Indigenous People’s Day at Wyandotte County Musuem
Indigenous People’s Day was proudly celebrated in the Bonner Springs, Kansas, community on October 19th, 2024. The Wyandotte County Museum hosted this event, highlighting Tribal cultures across America. Honoring this year’s holiday included Indigenous education, music, food, art, and, most importantly, pride.Continue Reading
Haskell Indian Nations University’s Intertribal Day
This past Thursday, Stidham Union was filled with educational and career-based organizations for Haskell’s students on October 24th, 2024. Each association operates within Tribal Business and was welcomed to campus to provide their resources and career opportunities.Continue Reading