The Indian Leader’s September 2026 Monthly Newsletter looks back at a busy month across the Haskell Indian Nations University community. This issue highlights the community bison harvest held during Haskell’s centennial celebration, the Sept. 30 Day of Remembrance honoring Native children impacted by the federal Indian boarding school system andContinue Reading
Allison Levering | October 2, 2026 | Events LAWRENCE, Kan. — After more than 140 years of history, the Haskell Indian Nations University community gathered on Sept. 30 as students, faculty, staff, alumni, and local residents united to honor the Native children who endured the federal Indian boarding school systemContinue Reading
Monday, July 20, students on campus for summer school gathered at Tecumseh Hall for a cookout marking the end of the summer semester and the beginning of finals week. Among the festivities, a screening of the biopic of the late King of Pop, “Michael” (2026), was held at the HaskellContinue Reading
A severe thunderstorm rolled through Lawrence, Kansas, on Sunday, April 26, 2026, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and the possibility of hail. Sirens went off at 3 p.m. across Lawrence, and Haskell students received a notification that severe weather was ahead. Then came the rain, while students at Roe CloudContinue Reading
By Allison Levering Photos by Tory Grassrope On December 5, Haskell Indian Nations University art instructor, David Titterington hosted the ‘Power in Place’ art exhibit in Seattle Hall for his students to exhibit their work. Open to the public, the exhibit featured ceramic, pencil-drawn art, and painted canvases. Titterington hasContinue Reading
The November 2025 edition of The Indian Leader highlights a month filled with celebration, culture, and community at Haskell Indian Nations University and throughout Lawrence. This issue features coverage of the Lawrence Public Library’s Native American Heritage Month event, where dancers, princesses, and local readers brought Indigenous stories to life. Readers willContinue Reading
LAWRENCE, Kan. — The third annual Red Road Wellbriety Walk was held Thursday, Oct. 23, at Haskell Indian Nations University, bringing together students and community members to promote healing and wellness through cultural connection and sobriety. The event opened with a prayer ceremony led by Haskell Brave Rickson Bullcalf. ParticipantsContinue Reading
LAWRENCE, Kansas — Haskell Indian Nations University welcomed students back to campus Wednesday with a convocation focused on unity, strength and community. The event, held Sept. 17 in Haskell Auditorium, featured remarks from Interim President Mackie Moore and Student Government Association President Angel Elizarraras. Miss Haskell Angelina Giago offered anContinue Reading