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. 7-8, 2024, the city of Lawerence, Kansas, gathers to see local vendors, Native dances, and various Indigenous cultures represented through art at Haskell Indian Nations University’s Powwow Grounds.Continue Reading
You said you missed me so much, All because your heart I touched. Never thought we’d be so close, But the future can never be foretold. Started out with some laughs, Just to make the time pass. Now we care about one another, Cause for us, there is no other.Continue 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
“It’s just wrong, you know? It’s, like, decades and decades of just stomping on Haskell and twisting the knife, as far as no justice for indigenous people in Lawrence,” said Courtney King. According to a university statement, Baker University has been approached by a private investment firm interested in purchasingContinue Reading
Since Spring is finally here, it’s time to start planning what you want to plant this year. I plant by seed, but if you don’t have the time or items for seeding, then that’s fine; You can just buy a full plant instead. During this time, it is best toContinue 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
The wetlands are a place that holds significant meaning to many, while others are unaware of the importance that the land provides for human and non-human species. This land flows with water and is filled with native plants, trees, and animals residing in the area. It has been here beforeContinue Reading
The Step by Step project began their state-wide initiative of hosting conversations on the climate change crisis and how individuals can become involved. On June 9th, 2022, their first event was held at the auditorium at the Haskell Indian Nations University with various members of the Lawrence community in attendance.Continue Reading
On October 22nd 23rd, and 24th 2019, Haskell Indian Nations University hosted the Indigenous Just Transition Assembly organized by the Indigenous Environmental Network (IEN). Over 100 Indigenous leaders and organizers from around the country met to discuss the importance of making a Just Transition from an unfair, capitalistic, and carbon-basedContinue Reading