In 1987, October was recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and officially acknowledged by the U.S. Congress in 1989. Ever since then, this month has brought more awareness to the problem people face across the country and helped bring more attention to Native communities. With Indigenous women being the highestContinue Reading
Lawrence, Kan.,is filled with many things to do and places to visit that the city provides for the community, but the city also offers more than just attractions, it provides spaces where neighbors can grow, learn, and connect. Located on 830 Garfield St., one such space is the Lawrence CommunityContinue Reading
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
The Bridges program, partially funded through the University of Kansas’s Office for Advancing Success in Science, was created to help college students at Haskell Indian Nations University get ready for careers in science, especially those seeking advanced degrees in science and entering bioscience research fields. The program gave students fromContinue Reading
At the end of the Spring 2024 semester, Esmarie Cariaga hosted her first fashion show on campus, Indigenous Couture Goes Vogue. Many creative Indigenous designers from around the Indian country showed off their pieces to students and the Lawrence, Kansas, community. The event was open to students to help volunteerContinue Reading
Spring finals are coming up this semester, and the students needs must be met! Passionate about making a change here on campus, wanting to help other students’ voices be heard along with yours, or wanting to take the chance to show your leadership skills? Now is your chance to doContinue 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
\ 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
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
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