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
Listening to the rain, drowning all my pain. So much sorrow, praying I see tomorrow. Feeling remorse, after I took the wrong course. Stuck in jail, can’t even afford bail. No letters, to make me feel better. Can’t even sleep, cause there’s never enough to eat. Very easy to getContinue Reading
Without you, we wouldn’t know what to do. You gave us life, and I pray we survive. You’re never selfish with your love. For that, we thank the good Lord above. The joy that you give helps us live. It gives us grace to see your face. You are ourContinue Reading
The University of Kansas Pow Wow-FNSA (First Nations Student Association) kicked off great! There were many Native vendors with food and beverages for the whole day. The event was open to the whole Lawrence community, and the powwow was entire all day. Vendors from many areas, local and out ofContinue Reading
On Monday, April 22, 2024, Haskell’s USDA Extension Program hosted a destress event for students in Tommaney Library. For part of the destress activities this week to help students relax during finals week, Haskell students Heidi Thomas and Quinn Norris proposed bringing nature to the students. Both Heidi and QuinnContinue Reading
Haskell Indian Nations University gives Native Americans from all around the United States opportunities to evolve in the world. I got the chance to speak with two students here on campus about the effects that Haskell has had on their lives and how it helped shape their careers. “I’d probablyContinue Reading
Each semester here at Haskell Indian Nations University, a Powwow is held to welcome new and continuing students back to campus while encouraging the Lawrence community, staff members, and Haskell alumni to continue the tradition of attending the event. People from all across Indian Country catch news of the eventContinue Reading
At Haskell, there are many clubs for students to get involved in, but one club hopes to bridge the gap between different fields of study on campus. American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) is a national, nonprofit organization that builds a community by bridging science and technology with traditionalContinue Reading