Presidential Search: Candidates Address Haskell Campus
Haskell Indian Nations University hosted Presidential Presentations on September 25–26, 2025, in the Haskell Auditorium. The sessions introduced candidates for the university president role, giving students, staff, and faculty the chance to hear their vision and ask questions. These presentations take place only when the presidential position is open forContinue Reading
Haskell opens fall semester with convocation on unity and community
LAWRENCE, Kansas — Haskell Indian Nations University welcomed students back to campus Wednesday with a convocation focused on unity, strength and community. The event, held Sept. 17 in Haskell Auditorium, featured remarks from Interim President Mackie Moore and Student Government Association President Angel Elizarraras. Miss Haskell Angelina Giago offered anContinue Reading
HINU Grads Launch N:DN Time Athletics to Uplift Tribal Communities
HINU alumni Derek Havern, Isaiah Williams, Quentin Raynor, and Isiah Strom are on a mission to give back to Native communities through their brand, N:DN Time Athletics. What began as a vision to create apparel has grown into something much bigger—a movement dedicated to empowering Native youth and athletes. “WeContinue Reading
Rooted in Haskell, Rising in Service
LAWRENCE, KANSAS – September 11, 2024, at 12:30 p.m., SSgt Joshua Hernandez celebrated a major milestone in his military career with a promotion ceremony. Hernandez, a proud Haskell Rascal, is the youngest son of Jan Begay, who devoted 40 years of service to Haskell Indian Nations University. Raised in LawrenceContinue Reading
Suicide Prevention Awareness: Trina’s story
Lawrence, Kansas – September is the month of Suicide Prevention Awareness, a time of kindness, patience, and spreading hope. This month is to spread awareness to share tools, resources, and support for individuals, family, and friends to talk openly about suicide prevention, recognize signs, and seek help. I want toContinue Reading
Welcome back Indian Leader!
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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





