Day of Remembrance – Honoring victims and survivors of federal Indian boarding school
LAWRENCE, Kan.- Honoring victims and survivors of the federal Indian boarding school, students at Haskell Indian Nations University began their Day of Remembrance with a sacred fire ceremony. Following prayer songs and an invocation, students and community members wearing orange shirts for #OrangeShirtDay gathered for a silent remembrance walk acrossContinue Reading
Indian Leader Monthly Issue September 2025
Haskell Hosts Annual Art Market Celebrating Native Creativity
Haskell Indian Nations University hosted its annual Art Market on the powwow grounds Oct. 4–5, drawing students, community members, and artists from across the country. The market, a highlight of Haskell’s fall season, featured a wide range of Native-made works, including jewelry, paintings, beadwork, and clothing. Food vendors served traditionalContinue Reading
Ishta Wabaunsee Crowned Miss AIHEC: Championing Heart Health and Student Advocacy
When Ishta Wabaunsee heard her name called as the new Miss AIHEC, she was stunned. Representing Haskell Indian Nations University on a national stage, she had just earned one of the highest honors in tribal college student leadership. What began as encouragement from a family friend and mentor quickly grewContinue Reading

