Calling for DJ’s for The Haskell Hour
2025-02-21
Allison Levering | February 21, 2025 | Informational Flyer Contact Allison Levering for inquires. Onward HaskellContinue Reading
Haskell Indian Nations University Faces Major Staffing Cuts, Students Left Without Teachers
2025-02-14
February 14, 2025 – Lawrence, Kansas— Today, Haskell Indian Nations University (HINU) experienced significant layoffs, approximately 20-30% of the university’s staff members, as part of a broader implementation of President Donald Trump’s executive order reinstating Schedule F for federal employees. The executive order, which reclassifies certain positions in the federalContinue Reading
Historical Erasure and People of Color
2024-12-10
“Visitors shouldn’t feel confronted; they should feel welcomed,” said a spokesperson for Colleen Shogan of the National Archives when asked about being accused of censoring the exhibit. Accountability in America seems to be a topic that is deemed confrontational, yet for most people of color, it is our history.Continue Reading
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month at Haskell Indian Nations University
2024-12-10
In November 2024, the AIBL Chapter at Haskell Indian Nations University brought to life a vision that began with one powerful idea. As a club member, I, Angelina Giago, wanted to create an event to celebrate our traditions, showcase our strength, and inspire the HINU community. Over three days, weContinue Reading
Beyond the Absence: Healing and Hope in the Face of Absent Fathers in Native communities
2024-12-09
This article is dedicated to the loving memory of my e-do-da, Matthew Jacob Fields. Data gathered in 2022 showed that 18.3 million children in the United States, or roughly 1 in 4 children, lived without a father in the home. Fathers are absent from approximately 80% of single-parent homes, whereinContinue Reading
Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland Visits Haskell Indian Nations University
2024-12-09
On Thursday, September 19, 2024, Haskell Indian Nations University hosted a special event with Bryan Newland, the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs. The meet-and-greet occurred at the Tommaney Library from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., where students could engage with Newland and ask questions. Lunch was provided for the firstContinue Reading
President Joe Biden Issues Historic Apology to Native American Communities for U.S. Boarding Schools
2024-12-09
In a groundbreaking statement, President Joe Biden has issued a formal apology to Native American communities, acknowledging the painful legacy of U.S. boarding schools that forcibly separated Indigenous children from their families and cultures at the Gila Crossing Community School, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Laveen, Ariz. The apology marksContinue Reading
Native Elegance: Weaving Tradition into Modern Fashion
2024-12-05
On December 14, 2024, the Spencer Museum of Art at the University of Kansas will host an exciting Native fashion event at the campus in Lawrence. The event will run from 4 to 6 p.m., with doors opening at 3 p.m. at 1301 Mississippi Street Lawrence, KS 66045. This eventContinue Reading
3rd Annual Haskell Day at EPA: A Continued Commitment to Opportunity
2024-11-29
On November 12, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 office welcomed students from Haskell Indian Nations University (HINU) for the 3rd Annual Haskell Day at EPA. The event brought together students and EPA leaders to build connections, explore career opportunities, and deepen the partnership between the two organizations.Continue Reading
Haskell Alumni: Uriah Little Hoop Visits and Shares Ceremonial Sweat with Students
2024-11-25
Uriah Little Hoop 11/13/2024 Oglala Sicangu Lakota and Dine Tribes Alliance, Nebraska Uriah Little Hoop kicked off her presentation at Haskell Auditorium by speaking in Lakota and acknowledging the Haskell seminar class, whose members had just presented their Haskell Legacy projects. She then shared her personal journey of cultural discoveryContinue Reading