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Arts & Events March 26, 2023 - 11:32 am

Community gathers to celebrate Indigenous culture at Haskell Alumni Association Powwow

by Chloe Anderson

Community, food, shopping and dancing attracted people from Lawrence and beyond to the Haskell Alumni Association’s powwow on Saturday.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events March 13, 2023 - 4:26 pm

Haskell Alumni Association to host powwow

by Lawrence Times

The Haskell Alumni Association is hosting a powwow March 25, and all are welcome to attend.

Education January 31, 2023 - 12:43 pm

Advocates’ event to encourage Lawrence community to push back against South Wakarusa Extension

by Lawrence Times

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.

Education January 27, 2023 - 2:53 pm

Frank Arpan now president of Haskell University; former president was fired for lack of COVID-19 measures

by Conner Mitchell

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.

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Education January 16, 2023 - 10:58 am

New exhibit traces changes over time at Haskell Indian Nations University

by Maya Hodison

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.

Education January 15, 2023 - 12:46 pm

Screening, panel to spotlight the fight against Native American mascots, misrepresentation

by Cuyler Dunn

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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Lawrence Life December 16, 2022 - 11:10 pm

Photos: Lawrence High girls basketball celebrates Native American Heritage Night

by Mac Moore

The Lawrence High School girls basketball team celebrated Native American Heritage Night on Friday.

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Education October 10, 2022 - 6:18 pm

KU’s First Nations Student Association plans events in honor of Indigenous Peoples Day this week and next

by Maya Hodison

A student organization at KU has events lined up this week and next in honor of Indigenous Peoples Day, to recognize and celebrate the Indigenous people, communities and cultures that are ever present.

Arts & Events October 10, 2022 - 3:54 pm

Exhibition to showcase artwork of Haskell students and alumni, amplify powerful stories

by Maya Hodison

An exhibition opening on Wednesday will feature art created by Native American students and alumni of Haskell Indian Nations University, who tell stories of resistance and healing through their work.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Education October 8, 2022 - 4:25 pm

Congresswoman Sharice Davids visits Haskell for conversation with student leaders

by Molly Adams

Congresswoman Sharice Davids shared with students some ways that she’s overcome self-doubt, what advice she’d give her younger self, her hopes for the future and more during a visit to Haskell Indian Nations University Friday.

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