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
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
Dear love, I’m leaving, they set me free. Free with another chance to do right. Even though I might be out of sight. In your heart, I will be, as far as the eye can see. Your love I’ll carry with me, ’cause that’s how it’s supposed to be. Don’tContinue Reading
Farewell, my friend, hopefully we’ll meet again. I’ll miss you when you’re not here. Just promise me you’ll be safe while you’re out there. Cause the world can be cruel. Keep praying to God. He knows what to do. He’ll help you get your life back together. With him, lifeContinue Reading
I hope you don’t mind, but you’re always on my mind. I had no clue what to do since I first met you. Just being with you, I don’t feel so blue. Like a blind man, I couldn’t see the beauty that was to be. I close my eyes justContinue Reading
My mind is slipping away, thinking through the day. Can’t even sleep; my thoughts are too deep. Bad thoughts in my head as I lay in bed. Can’t think right; they play in my head on sight. As I walk alone, to be on God’s throne. If we were toContinue Reading
Love you today, as I always will. Cause it’s true love always; it’s just God’s will. I met you through your brother; Even helped you deal with your mother. Through all the pain and sadness. We always bring each other happiness. I’m glad God brought us together. For our loveContinue Reading
I always get weak every time we speak.Getting lost in your eyes while I caress your thighs.I would rather die than tell you a lie.For I will say, you take my breath away.I put my fingers through your hair as you look at me and stare.Holding your hips as IContinue Reading
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