Forgiveness
I just want to say thank you To all those that claimed to love me Yet lived in deception and envy Thank you for hurting me so I could let go Because if not for the pain, my starry eyes would have continued to see the good Beneath the surfaceContinue Reading
Northern Native Belt Making Class – A piece you did not know you needed!
Ryia LeBeau, Two Kettle Band of the Thithunwan (People of the Plains) in South Dakota. Photo by Straighthead photography As seen with ribbon skirts, belts from Northern Native American Tribes are worn in times of a celebration, ceremony, or a girl’s first moon meaning her becoming a woman. These piecesContinue Reading
Opinion: Open Letter to Haskell Indian Nations University, Bureau of Indian Education, and the Native Community from Haskell’s Cross Country Team
Statement from the staff: This opinion piece reflects only the cross country members who have signed and written the letter, not the entire team. For privacy, the names of the signed student-athletes have been edited out, and the other student-athletes mentioned. “Some people have been asking, ‘Why have the HaskellContinue Reading
Haskell Hosts a Kick-off of Step by Step Project: Dr. Daniel Wildcat Delivers Key Lecture on Indigenous Knowledge and Climate Change
The Step by Step project began their state-wide initiative of hosting conversations on the climate change crisis and how individuals can become involved. On June 9th, 2022, their first event was held at the auditorium at the Haskell Indian Nations University with various members of the Lawrence community in attendance.Continue Reading
Student Curates Book of Stories Highlighting Indigenous Culture
Transcript: VO: Haskell senior Debbie Griffin is curating a project, titled “Whispering Leaves of Spirit”. A book that will highlight the rich history of Indigenous cultures and provide historical documentation for future Haskell students. Debbie: “My project is to document stories or culture of the tribes of the students orContinue Reading
Haskell Women’s Basketball Team Qualify for 2022 National Tournament
Transcript: In their first appearance in six years, the Haskell women’s basketball team has qualified for the 2022 NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) National Tournament. A Press Conference and Bracket Reveal Party highlighted the team’s success and hope for the journey. Head Coach Adam Strom spoke about the team’sContinue Reading
Joy Harjo, U.S. Poet Laureate, Virtually Meets with Haskell Students
“Write. It’s important to write and to make sure you have that time to write and to feed your mind with music, songs, art and thoughts of moving forward.” – Joy Harjo 2022 Joy Harjo, Mvskoke Creek citizen and first Indigenous U.S. Poet Laureate, enlivened a group of Haskell studentsContinue Reading
Fall 2021 graduate candidates
Congratulations HINU Class of 2021! 2-Year Degrees Associate of Arts, Media Communication Tyran James Banks Delilah Melanie Begay Madison P. Red Dog Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts Rainy Dee’Chay Jawea Attocknie Mary Sophia Bighorn Dominique Cree Brown Skyla Denise Bunch Mia Elizabeth Chamberlin Skyler Ray Devoe Angelo Levin Fixico ShaneContinue Reading
Students win 14 awards at the National Native Media Awards
Winning 14 awards — four 1st place, four 2nd place, three 3rd place, and three honorable mention awards — Haskell Indian Nations University (HINU) students were recognized for their achievements in Native journalism at the 2021 National Native Media Awards. Among the first place finishes, student writers collectively received firstContinue Reading