Haskell Students inspired by Professional Native American Athletes Panel
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
Haskell Women’s Volleyball Chosen to Compete in 2017 AII Conference
by Sean Parrish Haskell Indian Nations University Women’s Volleyball (17-22) were one of the four teams that were chosen to participate in the 2017 Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I) conference this season. The other three teams were: Kentucky Christian University; Knights (31-12) Lincoln Christian University; Lions (19-21) College of theContinue Reading
Book Review: “The People Shall Continue”
by Sean Parrish ★★★★★ The People Shall Continue is a children’s literature book, re-released by LEE & LOW BOOKs. It was written by Acoma Pueblo storyteller and poet; Simon Ortiz and illustrated by Sharol Graves. The book gives an overview about the hidden history pertaining to the genocidal actions whichContinue Reading
Fall 2017 Graduating Class Sets Record
by Travis Campbell photos courtesy of Michael Begay Haskell Indian Nations University awarded diplomas to 92 students this semester. Stephen Prue, of the Office of the President stated that this the Fall, 2017 graduating class is largest fall graduating class to date continuing a trend of record breaking classes thatContinue Reading
Flanagan Has High Hopes for Women’s Basketball Team
by Travis Campbell photos courtesy of Brent Cahwee Haskell women’s basketball coach, Shane Flanagan, spoke with the Indian Leader briefly about the 2017-2018 season and his hopes for the team. “We have a young team, so I’m starting three freshmen and relying on a lot of freshmen this year. WeContinue Reading
Shadow Figure Seen in Curtis Hall
by Kayla Bointy On a cold October evening, while walking back to her dorm, Lisha Numan witnessed something spooky inside of Curtis Hall. Do you believe in ghosts? Lisha Numan: “I think they’re just entities, residual energy who used to reside here and who don’t know they’re not living, perhaps lost.Continue Reading
Fall 2017 Candidates for Graduation Announced
Haskell Indian Nations University is proud to announce the Fall, 2017 candidates for graduation! We here at the Indian Leader would like to express our congratulations to all of the graduates! Last_Name First_Name Degree Major Ankney Robert Wayne Bachelor of Science Business Administration Anquoe Talia Sioux Associate of ArtsContinue Reading
Commentary: Americanized Mockery
by Rashad Squalls Taken from our ancestral lands to the football field, American society seems to get a kick out of the public use of Native American heritage for entertainment. Native American heritage is held highly sacred to its descendants. It is very disheartening to see and hear rituals, names,Continue Reading
Cultural Imperialism
by Amanda Smith In today’s society all Native American tribes have adapted into this non-Native world. Many are now realizing that their life has beentaken control of by non-Natives, they have to follow these people who don’t care about our culture, language, and us as Native people. Taking it backContinue Reading