Lawrence, KS- April 25,2026, Community members of Lawrence and Haskell Indian Nations University (HINU) filled the auditorium at Haskell University on Saturday to view the debut production of Wounspe Wanktya: A College Education, by the ThunderBird Theater. Wounspe Wanktya: A College Education, by Alexandria Ramier, tells the story of twoContinue Reading
Lawrence, KS- Students gathered at the Tommany Library on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 evening to hear from members of The Kansas Voter Network, Loud Light, and the Climate + Energy Project (CPE) to discuss the importance of “voting power” among young adults. “Your voice and vote are crucial now moreContinue Reading
A memory I have from White Earth, Minnesota, is when I was learning to sew. Beverly St. John was teaching me how to use the sewing machine. We started talking about people who are good at beading and whether she ever wanted to bead. I remember she turned towardContinue Reading
Am I better? Am I worse? I don’t know I don’t I…….. Can’t. I can’t hold on…. To grief…… To pain….. Taking Up Space I need comfort Love Joy Flowers Smiles Laughter People New things Grief Fear Took upContinue Reading
Buying clothing can harm the environment, with fast fashion being the second-largest consumer of water and responsible for about 10% of global carbon emissions. However, fashion is a staple for all college students, wherever they might be; it is a way to help express themselves. So, where can students getContinue Reading
On the last Friday of every month, the city of Lawrence transforms into a massive art walk from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Starting in August 2010, Final Fridays is a community-driven event in which storefronts and businesses in Downtown Lawrence serve as temporary galleries, hosting diverse art exhibits and culturalContinue Reading
On February 26, 2026, Haskell Indian Nations University hosted a ceramic painting event for students in Tecumseh Hall, organized by the student activities and recreation department. With spring break just two weeks away, Haskell students are managing their coursework while preparing for the upcoming midterms. The university hosts events toContinue 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
On Friday, Nov. 28, and Saturday, Nov. 29, the Annual Bizarre Bazaar 2025 drew a steady stream of holiday shoppers to the Lawrence Arts Center. The event began in 1988 in the home of founding artist Nan Rambarger, who, along with a small group of friends, wanted to sell unique,Continue Reading