Author: Tara Roanhorse
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Haskell Student Voice Added to New BIE Advisory Board
For J’Den Nichols, being a leader is more than doing things to help herself; it’s about advocating and helping her community. That is what led her to apply for the inaugural Bureau of Indian Education Advisory Board– helping her fellow students. This October, the Bureau of Indian Education announced the BIE Student Advisory Board, bringing…
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Rising Voices, Changing Coasts Team Member Chosen as MacArthur Genius Fellow
Image Credit: John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. The Rising Voices, Changing Coasts (RVCC) Hub co-investigator Dr. Marika Holland has been selected as a MacArthur Genius Fellow. Dr. Holland has served as a Co-PI with Dr. Daniel Wildcat since the RVCC Hub began its work in 2020. Based out of the National Center…
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Haskell Indian Art Market: Celebrating Heritage and What’s Ahead
For nearly 40 years, the Haskell Indian Art Market has brought Native artists, community members, and visitors together on Haskell’s campus. This year, more than 130 exhibitors are expected to participate, boasting traditional foods, beadwork, clothing, and more, and expecting approximately 30,000 visitors from the Lawrence area and beyond. The annual event is scheduled for…
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Haskell to celebrate 100 years of Memorial Stadium at Centennial Homecoming Celebration
The Memorial Stadium has stood at the heart of Haskell Indian Nations University for 100 years—not only as a home for athletics, but as a lasting reminder of what Native communities can accomplish when they come together. 100 years after its dedication, the Haskell Stadium and Arch Centennial Homecoming Celebration will honor the people whose…
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Haskell Welcomes World Cup Visitors With Stories of Stewardship
This summer, Haskell Indian Nations University’s Friday Facts series brought Indigenous voices to the forefront during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Presentations explored stewardship in different, but intertwined perspectives—caring for the community and the land. Alexis Whitehorn-Coriz, a Spring 2026 graduate, and Courtney King, Program Land and Stewardship Manager, presented on their purview offering visitors…