The Step by Step project began their state-wide initiative of hosting conversations on the climate change crisis and how individuals can become involved. On June 9th, 2022, their first event was held at the auditorium at the Haskell Indian Nations University with various members of the Lawrence community in attendance.Continue Reading

Just south of Lawrence, Kansas is one of the most prolific exhibitions of wildlife in the area. Despite rampant urbanization—further intensified by the South Lawrence Trafficway (SLT)—the Haskell and Baker Wetlands have been a mainstay for numerous wildlife, including migratory birds/butterflies, frogs, and native vegetation.  A recent unveiling of aContinue Reading

Americans make up 5% of the world’s population and consume 26% of the world’s energy according to Point Park University’s “Fun Facts about Sustainability”. Just 5% of the world goes through 26% of the total energy! Ouch, that’s hard to read isn’t it? As reported from the U.S. Census Bureau’sContinue Reading

On October 22nd 23rd, and 24th 2019, Haskell Indian Nations University hosted the Indigenous Just Transition Assembly organized by the Indigenous Environmental Network (IEN). Over 100 Indigenous leaders and organizers from around the country met to discuss the importance of making a Just Transition from an unfair, capitalistic, and carbon-basedContinue Reading

This summer of 2019, I was honored and humbled to be accepted as one out of the 13 students participating in the Research for Undergraduate Students (REU) Sustainable Land and Water Resources Program (SLAWR). The program has three main groups that divide the students to work in different areas forContinue Reading