Haskell Hosts a Kick-off of Step by Step Project: Dr. Daniel Wildcat Delivers Key Lecture on Indigenous Knowledge and Climate Change
The Step by Step project began their state-wide initiative of hosting conversations on the climate change crisis and how individuals can become involved. On June 9th, 2022, their first event was held at the auditorium at the Haskell Indian Nations University with various members of the Lawrence community in attendance.Continue Reading
Indigenous community conversations during Native American Heritage Month
Transcript This November is Native American heritage month. During this month it’s important to bring awareness to current issues in the native communities. Missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit is a major crisis in Native communities along with the missing children at residential schools TINA TOURTILLOTT: However, it’sContinue Reading
Small Town Meets Big City
Growing up in a small town then transferring to a big city to go to school is a huge difference for two Haskell Indian Nation University students. From the Colville Reservation, 17-year-old Tym Washburn and 18-year-old Marisa McKissen described some things they had to adapt to when deciding to attendContinue Reading
Wearing Haskell PRIDE
Pride Month, in June, honors the 1969 Stonewall Riots, also known as the Gay Liberation Movement. This year, the Haskell Alumni Association is showing its support for LGBTQ2S+ students and alumni during Pride Month by creating rainbow Haskell t-shirts. The shirts are on sale now for $30, including delivery; proceedsContinue Reading
Vaccine hesitancy
Covid-19 vaccination numbers continue to rise, with over 150 million people receiving their first dose; however, according to a CBS News poll, 4 in 10 Americans say they might get the vaccine or refuse it entirely. Alec Davis, a Junior at Haskell, explains his reasoning for not getting the vaccine, “I have had theContinue Reading
2020 & 2021 Graduate Recognition Video
In Honor of our 2020 & 2021 Haskell Graduates! Onward Haskell! View Graduates and Graduate Candidates Below: Spring 2021 Graduate Candidate List Summer 2021 Graduate Candidate List Spring 2020 Graduate List Summer 2020 Graduate List Fall 2020 Graduate ListContinue Reading
Mental Health and the Pandemic Student
Co-written by Brycen Miller, Madison Red Dog, and Rodney Williamson College students are experiencing a toll on their mental health due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the move to online learning, according to the article “Online Learning Is Impacting Students’ Mental Health” published by YR Media, a national network ofContinue Reading
New Mural Honors Wetlands and Indigenous People of Lawrence, Kansas Area
Just south of Lawrence, Kansas is one of the most prolific exhibitions of wildlife in the area. Despite rampant urbanization—further intensified by the South Lawrence Trafficway (SLT)—the Haskell and Baker Wetlands have been a mainstay for numerous wildlife, including migratory birds/butterflies, frogs, and native vegetation. A recent unveiling of aContinue Reading
6th Grader Seeks Help to Change Local High School Mascot
Shawnee Mission, KS — Eleven year old Halley Vincent is asking the Haskell Indian Nations University (HINU) community to help petition her local school board to change the mascot of Shawnee Mission North High School. Vincent sees the school’s mascot “The Shawnee Indians” as problematic and thinks now is theContinue Reading