2023 AIHEC Conference
Back in March, over 20 students from Haskell Indian Nations University attended the 2023 AIHEC conference that was held in Albuquerque NM. It was before the pandemic when Haskell Indian Nations University had attended the previous AIHEC conference. The American Indian Higher Education Consortium supports and promotes agriculture, indigenous foodContinue Reading
Opinion: Open Letter to Haskell Indian Nations University, Bureau of Indian Education, and the Native Community from Haskell’s Cross Country Team
Statement from the staff: This opinion piece reflects only the cross country members who have signed and written the letter, not the entire team. For privacy, the names of the signed student-athletes have been edited out, and the other student-athletes mentioned. “Some people have been asking, ‘Why have the HaskellContinue Reading
Haskell Hosts a Kick-off of Step by Step Project: Dr. Daniel Wildcat Delivers Key Lecture on Indigenous Knowledge and Climate Change
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
Student Curates Book of Stories Highlighting Indigenous Culture
Transcript: VO: Haskell senior Debbie Griffin is curating a project, titled “Whispering Leaves of Spirit”. A book that will highlight the rich history of Indigenous cultures and provide historical documentation for future Haskell students. Debbie: “My project is to document stories or culture of the tribes of the students orContinue Reading
Indigenous Artwork Premiers for March Final Fridays: Including Artwork by Haskell Student
Cider Gallery premiered an exhibition of works by renowned photographer, Cara Romero (Chemehuevi) and local artists – Miranda Kaite, Dillen Peace, and Laura Kingston – for Final Fridays in Lawrence, Kansas. The event also included food from local vendors and dance performance. The three artists were able to refine theirContinue Reading
Haskell Women’s Basketball Team Qualify for 2022 National Tournament
Transcript: In their first appearance in six years, the Haskell women’s basketball team has qualified for the 2022 NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) National Tournament. A Press Conference and Bracket Reveal Party highlighted the team’s success and hope for the journey. Head Coach Adam Strom spoke about the team’sContinue Reading
Joy Harjo, U.S. Poet Laureate, Virtually Meets with Haskell Students
“Write. It’s important to write and to make sure you have that time to write and to feed your mind with music, songs, art and thoughts of moving forward.” – Joy Harjo 2022 Joy Harjo, Mvskoke Creek citizen and first Indigenous U.S. Poet Laureate, enlivened a group of Haskell studentsContinue Reading
Haskell COVID experiences
TRANSCRIPT Amidst a worldwide pandemic due to COVID-19, Haskell Indian Nations University has taken their own precautions to protect the local community. In the spring semester of 2020 campus was closed indefinitely in response to the pandemic. Students were discouraged from traveling back to campus as school officials organized aContinue Reading
Student obstacles with housing equality
Transcript: Haskell navigates to the Fall 2021 re-entry plan. The student body has faced obstacles around housing and a lack of communication with administration. JAKOBY STUMP: Honestly wish there were more resources for students to like look forward to. I don’t like how it was mentioned that the students wereContinue Reading
Fall Graduates show interest in SGA in-person celebration, a point of tension between SGA and the Haskell Administration
Communication between Haskell Indian Nations University’s administration and the Student Government Association (SGA) has stalled under the pressures of COVID-19 and turbulent administration changes, according to SGA President Rebecca Villalobos. Villalobos says she has not been able to secure a meeting this semester with Acting University President Tamarah Pfeiffer to discuss studentContinue Reading