Indigenous People’s Day was proudly celebrated in the Bonner Springs, Kansas, community on October 19th, 2024. The Wyandotte County Museum hosted this event, highlighting Tribal cultures across America. Honoring this year’s holiday included Indigenous education, music, food, art, and, most importantly, pride.Continue Reading
Hello! My name is Lauryn Callis, and I am a senior reporter for the Indian Leader here at Haskell. I am a business major, and I specialize in photojournalism, interviews, and video production. My tribes are within the Muscogee and Cherokee Nations of Oklahoma, with roots tracing back to Nigeria andContinue Reading
On September 28, 2024, Haskell Indian Nations University welcomed students, athletes, clubs, and community members into the fall semester! The Lawrence community filled the Haskell Powwow Grounds with honor to remember Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) victims across Tribal Nations. Head Lady Dancer Allison Levering and family sponsored a Red Dress SpecialContinue Reading
Farewell, my friend, hopefully we’ll meet again. I’ll miss you when you’re not here. Just promise me you’ll be safe while you’re out there. Cause the world can be cruel. Keep praying to God. He knows what to do. He’ll help you get your life back together. With him, lifeContinue Reading
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On the chilly evening of September 28th, 2024, on the Haskell Indian Nations University Powwow Grounds, the Haskell Welcome Back Powwow commenced. The event, free and open to the public, began with Grand Entry at 6 pm. From then on it was a rush of colorful regalia and the beautiful,Continue Reading
My mind is slipping away, thinking through the day. Can’t even sleep; my thoughts are too deep. Bad thoughts in my head as I lay in bed. Can’t think right; they play in my head on sight. As I walk alone, to be on God’s throne. If we were toContinue Reading
On Sept. 21 and 22, 2024, the Haskell Indian Nations University, Southern Cheyenne, and Arapaho tribes hosted a Bison Harvest and Cookout on the university’s powwow grounds. The exciting event was postponed from last year to now, but it was definitely worth the wait. It was open to the public,Continue Reading
On Sept. 14, 2024, Haskell Indian Nations University’s USDA Extension Program taught the Lawrence, Kansas community about corn husk doll-making at Prairie Park Nature Center, where the history and significance originated from the Cherokee Tribe, and each individual was left with their own handmade dolls. Continue Reading
Coffin complex is bustling with the noise of eager new and returning Haskell students for Highlight Night, Tuesday, Sept. 10 — opportunities offered by on-campus clubs or local Lawrence organizations. Highlight Night occurs semesterly on campus. Since the university’s reopening during the COVID-19 epidemic, the activity night was held atContinue Reading