Increased Screen Time and Possible Outcomes
Since the rise of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic that reached Haskell Indian Nations University (HINU) in early March of 2020, people have been requested to limit in-person contact, limit social distance, and restrain from large group gatherings. Within the United States, there have been multiple orders varying from state toContinue Reading
Intentions of Identity
Oral tradition is an ongoing legacy of strength, identity, and way of life that is passed down from generation to generation of Indigenous people. There was a time when all of our Indigenous ancestors stepped on turtle island, stepped on this earth from all walks of life. We have learnedContinue Reading
The Best Time to Come
The Best Time to Come Gathering of relatives from across the nation Unity of dancers, singers, water runners and spectators We all know this is the best time to come Pulling up in the car, I hear the drums The heartbeat that thrives the soul Approaching the circle I pickContinue Reading
IL Writers Graduate
Joseph Singh and Jamie Colvin are leaving legacies as Indian Leader staff writers behind after completing their bachelors degrees over the summer semester. Singh has written many stories for the Haskell Indian Nations University’s (HINU) student newspaper — roughly 40 articles and around 23,000 words! Singh’s articles have included commentaries,Continue Reading
The Case for Abolition
In the wake of mass uprisings across America due to police killings of Black Americans, the public has appealed to reformist strategies to address the violence. However, the problem is not police training. The problem is not diversity in law enforcement. The problem is not that law enforcement needs toContinue Reading
It’s Not Just $475
As a student at Haskell Indian Nations University (HINU) I don’t want my concerns swept under the rug because “it’s just $475”, and “where are you going to find a better deal for your education?” This kind of thinking shouldn’t be used to invalidate student concerns. Students at HINU haveContinue Reading
Spring 2020 Graduates
Congratulations HINU Spring Graduate Class of 2020! 2-Year Degrees Associate of Arts, Communication Studies Gino Stephen Torres Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts Shaed L. Cloke, Magna Cum Laude Cameron Luke Dana William D. Edmo IV Mia C. Gonzales Jordan L. Goodwill Portia Dan Goseyun Rone-Rena Jackson, Cum Laude Cody J.Continue Reading
Summer Pickup Dates NOT Mandatory
Thursday June 4th at 4:15 — Manny King, Guidance Counselor, confirmed with Indian Leader that leaked intel from Haskell Indian Nations University employees does not reflect policies for student storage. Wednesday June 3rd Indian Leader posted an article based on reports from a Residential Assistant and quotes from Margaret Alexander,Continue Reading
Tipi Tragedy
Tragedy swept through the Haskell Indian Nations University (HINU) community on May 9th as individuals woke up to news that a tipi erected to honor HINU spring 2020 graduates burned down earlier that morning. HINU security had contacted the Douglas County Emergency Communications Center at 4:35 am and the Lawrence-DouglasContinue Reading
SGA Election Results
April 20 — Elections were held for the 2020-2021 Student Government Association (SGA) executive board through google forms. The results were announced later that day. Congratulations to the new Haskell Indian Nations University SGA executive board! President, Ahnawake Toyekoyah Executive Vice President, William Wilkinson Chief of Staff, Jakoby Stump ViceContinue Reading