Lawrence, KS- April 25,2026, Community members of Lawrence and Haskell Indian Nations University (HINU) filled the auditorium at Haskell University on Saturday to view the debut production of Wounspe Wanktya: A College Education, by the ThunderBird Theater. Wounspe Wanktya: A College Education, by Alexandria Ramier, tells the story of twoContinue Reading
On February 26, 2026, Haskell Indian Nations University hosted a ceramic painting event for students in Tecumseh Hall, organized by the student activities and recreation department. With spring break just two weeks away, Haskell students are managing their coursework while preparing for the upcoming midterms. The university hosts events toContinue Reading
Looking for the perfect spot to grab a delicious drink, relax, or get some studying done? Head to Cedar Sage Coffee, a Native-owned coffee shop in Stidham Union on Haskell’s Campus. Open from 9 AM to 8 PM, this welcoming café was created for Haskell’s community and serves all! CedarContinue Reading
Upon arriving at this establishment, my friends and I were welcomed to a warm, ambient environment with a slight modern elegance. Lucky Seb’s is a fusion restaurant well known for its dumplings and their delectable handhelds hot off their grill. You can find this restaurant on the corner of 23rdContinue Reading
This year, a multitude of top-rated films have come out, ranging from “Dune: Part Two” to “Anora,” and several scary movies have taken the lead. The 2024 horror movie insights chosen in this article encapsulate diverse social adversities. “I Saw The TV Glow” slams into the psychological horror genre asContinue Reading
Curtis Hall is known as the most convenient, quick and easy gathering place, the heartbeat of Haskell’s home campus. We asked a few “Curtis warriors” and The Haskell Indian Leader staff what their favorite university meal is. “I love the baked potato bar. Rate:10/10,” said Tory G. “My favorite CurtisContinue Reading
The new FX series on Hulu “Reservation Dogs” breaks away from long-standing stereotypes and cliches and presents a realistic portrayal of Native American culture — authentic writing and creators who know what they’re talking about. The series follows four teenagers living on a reservation in Oklahoma. They work together toContinue Reading
Poetry and art come together to tell contemporary tragedies and highlight Native American issues through the poetry collection of Heid E. Erdrich (Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians) and the accompanying cover art of Andrea Carlson (Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa) in the soon to be released book, LittleContinue Reading
If you have seen James Cameron’s “Avatar” then you have seen this movie, which only goes to show how unoriginal James Cameron is. Speaking of pretentious filmmakers, Kevin Costner is in this movie! He stars in and directs this movie. So it was his decision to show his bare buttContinue Reading
I liked this movie more than The Force Awakens or The Last Jedi, but just because something doesn’t suck, doesn’t mean it is good. “Jar Jar” Abrams is the king of making mediocrity seem like art. The movie is colorful, flashy, and sometimes cute, but there was not enough substanceContinue Reading