Threads of Tradition: A Journey from the Rez to the Runway
When De’Ara Dosela first stepped onto the runway, she carried more than a dress or a designer’s vision—she carried the prayers of her people. A White Mountain Apache woman from the Fort Apache Reservation in Whiteriver, Arizona, Dosela grew up with teachings of love, faith, and respect, lessons that stayedContinue Reading
Haskell Journalists Earn 12 Honors at Indigenous Media Awards
Five Haskell Indian Nations University students traveled to the Indigenous Media Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico, from August 13–15, returning with a total of 12 national awards between two student news organizations. Three students attended with The Indian Leader, earning nine awards, while two students attended with the University ofContinue Reading
Summer Fashion Show with Apache Selections and Haskell Students
This summer, Crush Model Studio hosted a fashion show in Lawrence, Kansas, and had various designers showcase their creations. Among them were Haskell students who served as models for some of the designers, including Apache Selections, which also appeared in the Haskell fashion show of Spring 2025. In the CrushContinue Reading
Meet the Disc Jockey: Tory
Sports Insider: Tory Grassrope Aka DJ Grassrope Ello, This is DJ Grassrope from the Lower Brule Sioux tribe in South Dakota. This is my first year with KJHK and I’m excited to be the new sports insider to let you know about our athletes upcoming events, results as a team,Continue Reading
Design the Next Indian Leader T-Shirt!
Do you have a bold design idea that represents Haskell pride or the spirit of The Indian Leader? Now’s your chance to turn it into something wearable. The Indian Leader is hosting a T-Shirt Design Contest, and we want to see what you can create. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or someone whoContinue Reading
Haskell Indian Nations University Placed on Notice by HLC
Haskell Indian Nations University has officially been placed on “Notice” by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), the university’s accrediting body. While Haskell’s accreditation remains, this designation signals that the institution is at risk of falling out of compliance with several core accreditation criteria. In a letter dated July 8, 2025,Continue Reading
Meet the Disc Jockey: Trina
Trina Tsinnie Hello, my name is Trina Tsinnie, aka DJ Trina Bina, and I am one of the DJs from the Haskell Hour on KJHK 90.7. I’ve been DJing since the beginning of Haskell Hour in Fall 24. I’ve learned a lot and made new friends. So here are aContinue Reading
“You Can’t Do Space Alone”: Haskell Students Reflect on NASA’s RockOn Workshop
This summer, two Haskell students stepped far outside their comfort zones and into NASA territory. Seniors Aziza Smith (Eastern Shoshone, Business Administration) and Aiyanna Tanyan (Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Business in Tribal Management) took part in the NASA RockOn Workshop, a week-long, immersive experience in aerospace engineering held at WallopsContinue Reading
Meet the Disc Jockey: Anthony
My name is Anthony Crowe AKA DJTwags, Originally from Buffalo NY, I am an enrolled member of the Tonawanda Seneca Nation, one of the Six Tribes of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. I am a sophomore majoring in Indigenous Studies (AIS). I am a connoisseur of all things Selena Quintanilla and MariahContinue Reading