LAWRENCE, Kan. — Miss Haskell 2024-2025 is set to host Matriarchs Rising Week in collaboration with Angelina Giago (Junior). The weeklong series of events is focused on women’s empowerment, cultural revitalization, and community building. Organized by Miss Haskell Kansas Clifford Braveboy and Angelina Giago, the initiative runs from April 7-13,Continue Reading
Haskell Indian Nations University’s Student Government Association (SGA) will host a Mental Health Day event on April 2, 2025, at Coffin Complex from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This event will focus on raising awareness about mental health while connecting students with valuable resources in an engaging and supportive environment. Continue Reading
Water is life. This simple but profound truth is something Indigenous communities have always known. However, for many families across the Navajo Nation, clean and accessible water is not a daily reality. It is a crisis that has persisted for generations. The historical legacy of uranium mining, combined with aContinue Reading
February 14, 2025 – Lawrence, Kansas— Today, Haskell Indian Nations University (HINU) experienced significant layoffs, approximately 20-30% of the university’s staff members, as part of a broader implementation of President Donald Trump’s executive order reinstating Schedule F for federal employees. The executive order, which reclassifies certain positions in the federalContinue Reading
On November 12, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 office welcomed students from Haskell Indian Nations University (HINU) for the 3rd Annual Haskell Day at EPA. The event brought together students and EPA leaders to build connections, explore career opportunities, and deepen the partnership between the two organizations.Continue Reading
Yá’át’ééh shik’éí dóó shidine’é. Shí éí Tara Roanhorse yinishyé, bilagáana nishłį́ tsi’naajinii bashishchiin bilagáana dashicheii tó dích’íi’nii dashinalí. Ákót’éego diné asdzáán nishłį́. Hello, my friends and my relatives. My name is Tara Roanhorse and I am serving my second term as vice president of the Indian Leader. In this role,Continue Reading
From October 3-5, 2024, the Haskell Indian Nation’s University AISES chapter will participate in the annual national conference in San Antonio, Texas. A dedicated group of nine students will represent Haskell, eager to engage with peers and professionals in science and engineering. Founded in 1977 by Native scientists, engineers, andContinue Reading
On September 7 and 8, 2024, the Haskell Indian Nations University powwow grounds in Lawrence, Kansas, became a vibrant hub of cultural exchange and artistic celebration. The two-day event showcased a rich tapestry of tribal artistry and creativity, drawing attendees from near and far to experience a unique blend ofContinue Reading
“It’s just wrong, you know? It’s, like, decades and decades of just stomping on Haskell and twisting the knife, as far as no justice for indigenous people in Lawrence,” said Courtney King. According to a university statement, Baker University has been approached by a private investment firm interested in purchasingContinue Reading
On Monday, April 22, 2024, at 6 PM, Haskell students, faculty, alumni, and more gathered at the Haskell Powwow grounds to celebrate the beginning of the Haskell royalty competition with a cultural dinner. During this dinner, contestants had the opportunity to share more about themselves and their platform.Continue Reading