Friday – June 13, 2025 By Allison Levering | The Haskell Indian Leader The Haskell Indian Leader has been recognized with nine awards in the 2025 Indigenous Media Awards, announced by the Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA) Thursday morning. The awards celebrate excellence in journalism from Indigenous and allied student and professionalContinue Reading
“Uplifting voices, honoring traditions, and inspiring futures.” 1. Please share a brief introduction. Kaydence Platero:My name is Kaydence Platero. I am a sophomore at Haskell studying HSES. I am a Navajo from Shiprock, New Mexico, and I was raised on the reservation of the Navajo Nation. I am a first-generationContinue Reading
Nola Levings | April 21, 2025 | Events Week 13 of 15 Kansas University hosts KU Powwow Indigenous Cultures Festival The University of Kansas hosted their annual powwow on Saturday, April 12. Attendees gathered around the Lied Center, where they enjoyed intertribal and contest dancing from all age groups. HaskellContinue Reading
Allison Levering | April 18, 2025 | Events – POWWOWS The University of Kansas hosted their annual powwow and Indigenous cultures festival on Saturday, April 12. Attendees gathered around the Lied Center, where spectators enjoyed intertribal and contest dancing from all age groups. The festival kicked off with a tipiContinue Reading
Allison Levering | February 28th, 2025 | Weekly News Week 7 of 15 Recap: The Valentines Round Dance and Traditional Potluck By: Lauryn Callis On Saturday, Feb. 23, the USDA extension program held the Valentine’s Round Dance and Traditional Potluck for the Lawrence community. Haskell Indian Nations University brought theContinue Reading
Lauryn Callis | February 23rd, 2025 | Events LAWRENCE, Kan. (Feb. 23, 2025)- Haskell Indian Nations University brought the community together for a special Valentine’s Day-themed round dance, celebrating Native traditions with a touch of extra love. The gymnasium was filled with love and laughter while students, faculty, and communityContinue Reading
Week #3 at Haskell By: Allison Levering HINU Bits this weekWeek 3 Spring 25 (2/3 – 2/7) Haskell’s new Cedar and Sage Cafe appeared on “Good Morning Indian Country” on Wednesday, February. GMIC Reporters Allison Levering and Shia Blackcloud conducted on-screen interviews with student baristas Tawi Star Comes Out andContinue Reading
L to R: Ishta Wabaunsee 3rd, Ysabellah SongHawk 2nd, Sara Bointy 1st place Side-step Champion Top 6 Dancers Lady Judges and the Champs YsaBellah SongHawk and MC Tokeya RichardsonContinue Reading
Indigenous People’s Day was proudly celebrated in the Bonner Springs, Kansas, community on October 19th, 2024. The Wyandotte County Museum hosted this event, highlighting Tribal cultures across America. Honoring this year’s holiday included Indigenous education, music, food, art, and, most importantly, pride.Continue Reading
TV – Best News StoryFirst PlaceZachary ‘Xakai’ Arquette, Jada Martin, Kaya FridayHaskell COVID experiencesHaskell Indian Leader TV – Best Feature StoryFirst PlaceZachary ‘Xakai’ ArquetteStudent Curates Book of Stories Highlighting Indigenous CultureHaskell Indian Leader TV – Best Sports StoryFirst PlaceZachary ‘Xakai’ Arquette, Jada Martin, Kaya FridayHaskell Women’s Basketball Team Qualify forContinue Reading