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
Dear love, I’m leaving, they set me free. Free with another chance to do right. Even though I might be out of sight. In your heart, I will be, as far as the eye can see. Your love I’ll carry with me, ’cause that’s how it’s supposed to be. Don’tContinue Reading
I hope you don’t mind, but you’re always on my mind. I had no clue what to do since I first met you. Just being with you, I don’t feel so blue. Like a blind man, I couldn’t see the beauty that was to be. I close my eyes justContinue 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