On April 11, the Indian Leader published an article on the Haskell Alumni Association’s decision to select Russell Bradley as their “Outstanding Alumnus 2019” and his invitation to the Spring 2019 Commencement Ceremony. The Leader reported that Bradley, according to an article by MSC News, was dismissed from his positionContinue Reading
On Wednesday, April 10, the Haskell Alumni Association announced through their Facebook page their selection of Russell Bradley, of the Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas, for Outstanding Alumnus of 2019. In September of 2018, Bradley was removed from his position on the Kickapoo Tribal Council for “a breach of fiduciary duty”Continue Reading
Congratulations to Haskell Indian Leader students for their awards received from the Native American Journalists Association 2018 Native Media Awards. In addition to the awards, Indian Leader editor, Hunter Hotulke, Seminole, was selected as a Native American Journalist fellow for the 2018 conference in Miami, Florida. Congratulations to all ourContinue Reading
By Kayla Bointy Action has been taken since Indian Leader’s previous story entitled “ Does Artistic Merit Outweigh the Artist’s Crimes?’’ by Travis Campbell was published. The article brought attention to the ethical issue of a past faculty member, Don Secondine, who in 2009 sentenced to seven years in stateContinue Reading
A few weeks ago, Trevor Mohawk, a Haskell alum was shot and killed just a couple blocks from his house in Lawrence. Mohawk, 32 had graduated from Haskell and after attaining his degree, continued to reside in Lawrence. Originally from Wisconsin, he worked at the Jefferson’s Bar and Grill onContinue Reading
By Mark Morales The Haskell Empowerment Summit Committees is hosting its annual Indigenous Empowerment Summit scheduled for Saturday May 5th. This summit has been organized almost every semester since its creation in 2008 by Willow Jack, Haskell Indigenous and American Indian Studies alumni. Past events held have taken on manyContinue Reading
article by Amanda Smith, photos by Michael Begay Elect Her was hosted at its first tribal college, Haskell Indian Nations University, a one-day event for young woman who share an interest in running for any type of government. About 30 students attended; those who share an interest in running forContinue Reading
by Kayla Bointy Native Performance Artist Frank Waln, alongside his Dream Warriors performed at the Lied Center. Frank Waln has inspiring words in his lyrics and his rhymes are often accompanied by the budding vocalist Tinaya Winder, who’s full voice adds poignancy to his message. With his words and her voice, theContinue Reading
By Sean Parrish A panel of Native American professional athletes spoke to Haskell students on how sports can help improve issues facing the Native community. The Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE) held the event that was their first to specifically highlight the Native American community. The panelists consistedContinue Reading
by Travis Campbell The world’s oldest Native American student newspaper The Indian Leader celebrated 120 years of publication with an evening of speakers followed by a brief reception in the Auditorium at Haskell Indian Nations University. The evening commenced with an honor song sung by Haskell’s own Ron Brave, followedContinue Reading