By Brandon Colbert On November 22, 2025, the Prairie Park Nature Center in Lawrence, Kansas, hosted a lively one-hour event that drew families, students, and animal lovers from all around the area. The stars of the show were Gobbles and Waddles, two lucky turkeys who received official Thanksgiving pardons, meaningContinue Reading
Brandon Colbert | November 13, 2025 | Events On November 10, 2025, Haskell Indian Nations University hosted a cookout to honor Native American veterans at Stidham Union from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event brought students, staff, and community members together to recognize the service and sacrifices made byContinue Reading
Brandon Colbert | November 7, 2025 | Poetry It Waits Beyond the Tree Line By: Brandon Colbert Don’t know what it is, or what it could be But does it wait for me I can feel it staring, it’s eyes glaring It circles the grounds, while lurking around Heavy breath,Continue Reading
By Brandon Colbert ANCHORAGE, Alaska — I had the honor of witnessing Alaska Native men and women came together to play in a five-day basketball tournament at the Moseley Sports Center, located at Alaska Pacific University. The event featured three different brackets — men’s, men’s 35-plus, and women’s — andContinue Reading
Brandon Colbert | November 7, 2025 | Travel Features Getting to visit Anchorage, Alaska, for a week is not long enough to see all the beautiful sites, but getting to see some of this wonderful state, has allowed me to learn more about the Alaskan Natives and be able toContinue 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
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