“Visitors shouldn’t feel confronted; they should feel welcomed,” said a spokesperson for Colleen Shogan of the National Archives when asked about being accused of censoring the exhibit. Accountability in America seems to be a topic that is deemed confrontational, yet for most people of color, it is our history.Continue Reading
In November 2024, the AIBL Chapter at Haskell Indian Nations University brought to life a vision that began with one powerful idea. As a club member, I, Angelina Giago, wanted to create an event to celebrate our traditions, showcase our strength, and inspire the HINU community. Over three days, weContinue Reading
In late November 2024, well-known Ledger artist Chris Pappan visited Lawrence, KS, to host a three-day ledger art workshop with the locals and a few Haskell students at the Spencer Museum of Art at the University of Kansas. Pappan is an artist of Osage, Kaw, Cheyenne River Sioux, and mixedContinue Reading
From November 7-10, 2024, students from Haskell Indian Nations University’s School of Business had the opportunity to attend the 2024 Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Leaders Conference at the Westin and Sheraton hotels in the Crown Center District of Kansas City, Missouri. Students in attendance were me (Kanyon Alexander), RandiContinue Reading
The Native Action Network (NAN) Women’s Leadership Academy in Washington State is an annual event that aims to inspire, empower, and connect Native women from all walks of life. With a mix of workshops, breakout sessions, keynote speakers, and panels, the forum is designed to uplift participants and ignite theirContinue Reading
This article is dedicated to the loving memory of my e-do-da, Matthew Jacob Fields. Data gathered in 2022 showed that 18.3 million children in the United States, or roughly 1 in 4 children, lived without a father in the home. Fathers are absent from approximately 80% of single-parent homes, whereinContinue Reading
As Native Heritage Month passes, Indigenous voices and stories continue to thrive among our people. Hair, in many cultures, plays an integral role in how it correlates to an individual’s identity. Various tribal communities view hair as a means of strength, a way to showcase your marital status, a nurturedContinue Reading
On Thursday, September 19, 2024, Haskell Indian Nations University hosted a special event with Bryan Newland, the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs. The meet-and-greet occurred at the Tommaney Library from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., where students could engage with Newland and ask questions. Lunch was provided for the firstContinue Reading
In a groundbreaking statement, President Joe Biden has issued a formal apology to Native American communities, acknowledging the painful legacy of U.S. boarding schools that forcibly separated Indigenous children from their families and cultures at the Gila Crossing Community School, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Laveen, Ariz. The apology marksContinue Reading
On December 14, 2024, the Spencer Museum of Art at the University of Kansas will host an exciting Native fashion event at the campus in Lawrence. The event will run from 4 to 6 p.m., with doors opening at 3 p.m. at 1301 Mississippi Street Lawrence, KS 66045. This eventContinue Reading