The Dior “Sauvage” campaign was launched early summer of 2019, featuring actor Johnny Depp. The fragrance by Dior sparked mixed emotions from the Indigenous community. The ad featured Johnny Depp strumming a guitar in the desert interspersed with footage of a men’s Fancy dancer. The Indian Leader spoke to HaskellContinue Reading
European beauty standards tend to be the mold for most major cosmetic brands. Inclusion and diversity within the marketing and advertising aspect of the industry lacked in representation of many races and ethnicities including Indigenous People. Instead of continuing to wait for proper Indigenous inclusion and representation, the following companiesContinue Reading
Students at Haskell Indian Nations University have been waiting for their award letters and many are wondering why the process is taking so long for some of them? HINU student Kaitlen White said, “Ever since financial aid has moved to Stidham Hall the process of receiving award letters and pellContinue Reading
Spencer resides at Winona Hall. He is a loveable Labrador and dachshund mix. He is three years old. He loves to sniff random stuff. The smelly world around him entices his senses. He is very friendly. If you see Spencer on campus, feel free to pet him. Unfortunately, he isContinue Reading
United Pueblo Club Wednesday 5pm To set meeting to help members with school work, help coup with homesickness. As well as participate in pueblo events throughout the semester. In doing so, members will help fundraise for events, volunteer hours to the university and the community. Alfred Willie III, alfred.willie@haskell.ed RhondaContinue Reading
Lonnie Stroud is a Recreation Assistant here at Haskell currently assigned to a staff position at the campus shop, Purple Threads. The following interview was conducted to familiarize campus with Lonnie as well as inform staff, students, alumni, and others about the campus shop and its upcoming sale. How longContinue Reading
Campus Dorms are about to shut down for winter break, and here is what you need to know: You will need to check out by 12:00 pm on December 14th. This means following your dorm’s cleaning procedure and scheduling a walk-through with the dorm staff at least two hours beforeContinue Reading
On October 14th, the Haskell and Lawrence communities celebrated “Indigenous People’s Day”, meanwhile, “Discovery Day” was being celebrated by knights, medieval folk, faeries, Norsemen, pirates and more at the Kansas City Renaissance Festival. Derived from the Discovery Doctrine, “Discovery Day” celebrates Christian colonization and the sublimation of non-Christian communities aroundContinue Reading
Rascal currently resides over at Osceola-Keokuk Hall. He is a Tabby cat and is seven months old. He is described by his owner as “crazy, sweet, and outdoorsy”. He loves to be put on his leash and head onto the Haskell grounds. He enjoys playing with the hopping squirrels. AsContinue Reading
Haskell Gardening Club and Haskell Tribal Eco Ambassador setting up structures around campus to winterize the student gardens that have thrived during the summer and fall seasons around Haskell Indian Nations University Campus. Featured Image by Diamond WilliamsContinue Reading