Actor, Haskell alum to perform story involving boarding schools and Navajo code talkers
A one-woman play to be hosted at Haskell Indian Nations University, “Native Vision,” will portray bravery and resilience through the eyes of a Navajo woman.
A one-woman play to be hosted at Haskell Indian Nations University, “Native Vision,” will portray bravery and resilience through the eyes of a Navajo woman.
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Haskell held a walk, prayer, song and fellowship meal Tuesday for the National Day of Remembrance to honor the children who suffered, endured abuse or lost their lives in the federal residential school system.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
The bison was late to this year’s harvest at Haskell. In the meantime, folks built camaraderie before Haskell community members dressed the animal with skill and speed born of last year’s harvest.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Community members gathered at the powwow grounds at Haskell Indian Nations University Friday evening for the annual Welcome Back Powwow.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
The annual two-day Haskell Indian Art Market will again bring artisans together on the university campus.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
The bison harvest at Haskell is a space to learn about the bison’s deep cultural significance, having sustained many Native American tribes for centuries as a source of food, clothing and tools. This year’s harvest and cookout are coming up, and all are welcome.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
A panel of Indigenous leaders and academics gathered on Friday to discuss the value of Native-led education, as well as the need for greater Lawrence and Douglas County community participation in Haskell culture.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
As part of programming around the “Americans” exhibit at the Watkins Museum, Haskell will host a panel discussion about Indigenous representation, featuring prominent Native leaders and academics.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Haskell Indian Nations University is entering another fall semester with high enrollment. Despite budget concerns, the interim president said federal funding is secure for the year.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Traffic is about to get heavy (or heavier) in Lawrence as a flock of Jayhawks will soon move into KU’s dorms. Haskell’s move-in days are coming up later this month.
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