News was passed along to the Haskell Indian Nations University campus that Interim President, Dr. Daniel Wildcat, experienced a medical emergency on February 16th causing worry and heavy hearts. The news came as a shock for many of the Haskell family and community. Dr. Wildcat has been working at HaskellContinue Reading
Have free time between class, want some coffee or tea, or need to print something off for class, the Student Success Center(SSC) located by the main entrance in Sequoyah Hall has it all for you. They provide free coffee and tea, access to computers and free printing and have manyContinue Reading
Lawrence local Zackary Towey, is a member of the Menominee Tribe of Wisconsin, Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska, and Athabaskan from the south central Alaska. He is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science at Haskell Indian Nations University and plans of graduating this May. Towey has participatedContinue Reading
According to WebMD, domestic abuse isn’t always obvious to spot; many things can lead up to the violence. It can start simply with controlling a partner’s mind and emotions to being physically controlling and violent. Signs to be aware of: Being afraid of your partner/spouse Your partner/spouse bullies, threatens andContinue Reading
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, these are a few warning signs for a potential suicide. If you or someone you know shows these signs please seek help or reach out to someone that can help. Talking about wanting to die or wanting to kill themselves Talking aboutContinue Reading
Brown Sugar was adopted out of Lawton, OK in November 2017. She currently resides at Roe Cloud Hall and serves as an emotional support animal to her owner. Brown Sugar helps her owner control anxiety and depression. Brown Sugar is very sweet as her name states, but is also veryContinue Reading
Darla Harrison, College Residential Assistant, was attacked by an emotional support dog at OK hall, but generally, ESAs at Haskell Indian Nationa University are not a problem and are welcomed if you need them. They are, however, a responsibility for those who have them. ESA stands for Emotional Support Animal;Continue Reading
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