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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

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“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

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As Native Heritage Month passes, Indigenous voices and stories continue to thrive among our people. Hair, in many cultures, plays an integral role in how it correlates to an individual’s identity. Various tribal communities view hair as a means of strength, a way to showcase your marital status, a nurturedContinue Reading

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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

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Wyomee Cooke (She/Hers) (Diné)  Yá’át’ééh! My name is Wyomee, and I am a senior pursuing my Bachelors in American Indian Studies. I am Diné coming all the way from Crystal, NM; but I reside in Thoreau, NM. I am passionate about being creative, whether it’d be with my words orContinue Reading

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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

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Haskell Indian Nations University is celebrating the remarkable achievements of its American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) chapter, highlighting its members’ dedication to advancing STEM education and fostering Indigenous representation in science and technology fields. From October 3-5, 2024, the club was able to attend the AISES national conferenceContinue Reading