On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, Haskell Indian Nations University celebrated Homecoming week with a round dance at the Haskell Powwow Grounds from 7 to 9 p.m. Hosted by the Haskell Powwow Club, the evening brought students, alumni, and community members together in celebration, song, and unity. A highlight of theContinue Reading
The Haskell and KU communities gathered outside Strong Hall at the University of Kansas this morning for a tipi raising led by Miss Haskell, Angelina Giago. Beginning at 9:30 a.m., the event brought together students, faculty, and community members in a shared celebration of culture, unity, and representation. Giago saidContinue Reading
Trina Tsinnie | Arts & Entertainment | October 8, 2025 Photos captured from the sidelines of the annual welcome back powwow at Haskell’s powwow grounds.Continue Reading
Haskell Indian Nations University hosted its annual Indian Art Market on Saturday, Oct.4th, and Sunday, Oct. 5th at the HINU powwow grounds. The annual event draws hundreds of visitors and featured a wide range of Native artisans selling everything from pottery and jewelry to ribbon skirts and baked goods. TheContinue Reading
When Ishta Wabaunsee heard her name called as the new Miss AIHEC, she was stunned. Representing Haskell Indian Nations University on a national stage, she had just earned one of the highest honors in tribal college student leadership. What began as encouragement from a family friend and mentor quickly grewContinue Reading
By Tory GrassropeThe Indian Leader LAWRENCE, Kansas — Indigenous scholars, educators, and community leaders gathered Sept. 12 at the Haskell Auditorium for a panel titled Honoring Truth, which focused on the importance of accurate Native representation in culture, media, and education. The panelists included Melissa Peterson, Alex Red Corn, Daniel Wildcat, MackieContinue Reading
Sports Insider: Tory Grassrope Aka DJ Grassrope Ello, This is DJ Grassrope from the Lower Brule Sioux tribe in South Dakota. This is my first year with KJHK and I’m excited to be the new sports insider to let you know about our athletes upcoming events, results as a team,Continue Reading
Do you have a bold design idea that represents Haskell pride or the spirit of The Indian Leader? Now’s your chance to turn it into something wearable. The Indian Leader is hosting a T-Shirt Design Contest, and we want to see what you can create. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or someone whoContinue Reading
This summer, two Haskell students stepped far outside their comfort zones and into NASA territory. Seniors Aziza Smith (Eastern Shoshone, Business Administration) and Aiyanna Tanyan (Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Business in Tribal Management) took part in the NASA RockOn Workshop, a week-long, immersive experience in aerospace engineering held at WallopsContinue Reading
During Spring Break of 2025, TRiO interns from Haskell Indian Nations University had the unique opportunity to step into the world of policy and advocacy at the annual Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) Policy Seminar in Washington, D.C. This event is one of the most important gatherings for TRiOContinue Reading