\ Photo coverage by: Alysah Carpenter The Indigenous community and its diverse tribes have cultivated numerous essential foods that have supported their resilience and prosperity over the years. Among these, blue corn stands out as a staple food cherished by many tribes. Blue cornmeal, a finely ground meal made fromContinue Reading
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
Islam is one of the three major Abrahamic religions centered on the Quran and the teachings of Prophet Muhammad, whom Muslims regard as the religion’s final prophet. Those who practice Islam are called Muslims, and they number an estimated 1.9 billion worldwide. It is believed that Islam originated in Mecca,Continue Reading
Hello! My name is Alysah Rose Mykal Carpenter. I am proud to be a member of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribe of Oklahoma, with my Cheyenne heritage coming from my father and my Arapaho roots from my mother. Embracing both sides of my heritage is a deeply meaningful aspect ofContinue Reading
Kyla Williams (Sac & Fox of Oklahoma, Muscogee Creek, Absentee Shawnee) Aho, Kyla Williams neteshith. Owîkiwa Okonohômîheki, othâkîwa kêhi kepâtethiwa thâkiwâtowêweni. Hello, my name is Kyla Williams. I live in Oklahoma City, am Sac and Fox of Oklahoma, Muscogee Creek, and Absentee Shawnee, and am slowly learning the Sauk language.Continue Reading
Yá’át’ééh, my name is Trina Tsinnie, I am from the Navajo Nation tribe. I live in a little village on the reservation called Lechee, but Lechee is next to a town that is about 5 miles away called Page, Arizona. I moved to Lawrence, Kansas in 2015. I started attendingContinue 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
Angelica Henson (Comanche/Kiowa) Kee ohn day daw, everyone! My name is Angelica Henson (she/her). I’m Kiowa and Comanche, 21 years old and a junior at Haskell studying pre-med. I’ve already received my Associate Degree in Natural Sciences and am on my way to earning a Bachelor’s in Environmental Science! I’veContinue Reading
Curtis Hall is known as the most convenient, quick and easy gathering place, the heartbeat of Haskell’s home campus. We asked a few “Curtis warriors” and The Haskell Indian Leader staff what their favorite university meal is. “I love the baked potato bar. Rate:10/10,” said Tory G. “My favorite CurtisContinue 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