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Douglas County launches Indigenous Food Systems Study and Action Plan
Douglas County has launched an Indigenous-led food systems plan aimed at strengthening, celebrating and restoring the Native food traditions that have shaped this community for generations.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Douglas County launches Indigenous Food Systems Study and Action Plan
Douglas County has launched an Indigenous-led food systems plan aimed at strengthening, celebrating and restoring the Native food traditions that have shaped this community for generations.
MORE HASKELL NEWS
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Photos: Haskell Indian Art Market draws hundreds
Hundreds of Lawrence community members showed up Saturday for day one of two of the Haskell Indian Art Market.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Haskell Indian Art Market to spotlight Native American creators
In its second consecutive year back since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the Haskell Indian Art Market will feature a wide variety of products made by local Native American creators.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
It’s move-in week for KU and Haskell students; here’s what to expect
Lawrence’s college campuses will be abuzz with activity again Thursday and Friday as KU and Haskell students make their way into town. Here’s some basic info for those we’re welcoming to town — and for locals who want to avoid the traffic.
Fired Haskell cross-country coach formally seeking reinstatement
Clay Mayes, the Haskell Indian Nations University cross-country coach who was fired in April 2022 in what he believes was retaliation for reporting misconduct, is seeking reinstatement to coach the team.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Haskell Cultural Center and Museum reopens after being closed for years
The Haskell Cultural Center and Museum reopened Friday after years of being mostly closed to the public. It will resume normal hours starting next week.
Restorative justice conference coming to Haskell Indian Nations University
People with a shared mission to repair harm and build stronger communities are converging at Haskell Indian Nations University for a large restorative justice conference.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Haskell graduates encouraged to take a chance on themselves
Life experiences can be turned into opportunities if one chooses not to wait, the keynote speaker at Haskell Indian Nations University’s commencement told graduates Friday morning.
Jon Blumb / Contributed Photo
Celebration to honor Wakarusa Wetlands, connections to community and nature
An upcoming community celebration will honor the Wakarusa Wetlands, home to Haskell history and a variety of plants and animal species.
Haskell, KU work to bring more underrepresented communities into laboratory sciences
Two dozen Haskell and KU students presented Friday about their research exploring native grasses, historical trauma, plant-based medicine and other topics.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Community gathers to celebrate Indigenous culture at Haskell Alumni Association Powwow
Community, food, shopping and dancing attracted people from Lawrence and beyond to the Haskell Alumni Association’s powwow on Saturday.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Haskell Alumni Association to host powwow
The Haskell Alumni Association is hosting a powwow March 25, and all are welcome to attend.
Advocates’ event to encourage Lawrence community to push back against South Wakarusa Extension
Indigenous community advocates on Thursday will discuss potential harm that could come from the proposed roadway extension of Wakarusa Drive just south of Lawrence, and they invite the public to participate.
Frank Arpan now president of Haskell University; former president was fired for lack of COVID-19 measures
Haskell Indian Nations University, which has been in a state of flux and administrative turnover for years, appears to have a new leader. Also, federal documents shed light on why the former president was fired.
Watkins Museum of History/Contributed Photo
New exhibit traces changes over time at Haskell Indian Nations University
A local exhibit takes viewers through the years of Haskell Indian Nations University, from its origin in 1884 as a boarding school to its role as the sole intertribal university in the country.
Screening, panel to spotlight the fight against Native American mascots, misrepresentation
Haskell Indian Nations University will host a free screening of the documentary “Imagining the Indian” Friday, followed by a panel discussion with film producers and local leaders.
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