Haskell News

Inquest to be scheduled in death of Haskell student who was incarcerated in Montana
January 11, 2010
Montana authorities are working to schedule an inquest in the death of Haskell Indian Nations University student A.J. LongSoldier, who died after being incarcerated in a county jail.
Lawmakers meet on Haskell leadership
January 7, 2010
U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts isn’t the only federal lawmaker concerned about leadership issues — both in Lawrence and in Washington — regarding Haskell Indian Nations University.
Haskell president’s return delayed; Warner assigned to Bureau of Indian Education office in Oklahoma City
04:03 p.m., December 14, 2009 Updated 09:38 a.m.
Linda Warner won’t be back at Haskell Indian Nations University for the beginning of the spring semester, a university official said.
Haskell freshman dies in Montana jail
November 24, 2009
A Haskell Indian Nations University freshman died Monday after being incarcerated in a Montana county jail, authorities said.
Obesity activist crossing country to urge American Indians to embrace healthier diet
November 20, 2009
Terrol Dew Johnson has stopped in Lawrence during a 3,000-mile journey to raise awareness of the obesity rate among American Indians. Johnson started in Maine in June 2008 and is on his way home to Tohono O’odham Nation in southern Arizona. The reservation has the highest rate of adult-onset diabetes in the world with over half of the population suffering from the disease. Johnson, 37, is one of them.
Haskell powwow to honor military
November 4, 2009
The Haskell Veterans Club will host its annual powwow from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday at Coffin Sports Complex at Haskell Indian Nations University.
Tuition-proposal, president’s ambition stir turmoil at Haskell
02:54 p.m., October 23, 2009 Updated 02:59 p.m.
A controversial proposal to charge tuition at a subsidized federal college for American Indians continues to stir unrest at Haskell Indian Nations University.
Gifts, clothing wanted for students’ children
October 18, 2009
Haskell Indian Nations University is looking for donors for its sixth annual Adopt-a-Haskell Rascal program.
Haskell marks its 125th year
Speaker to students: ‘You are the new breed of warriors’
September 18, 2009
In 1884, the Indian Industrial Training School opened its doors to 22 students as a boarding school meant to assimilate American Indians into mainstream culture.
Haskell president to be in New Mexico until January
September 15, 2009
The president of Haskell Indian Nations University will be dispatched to New Mexico until January to help with another institute of higher learning’s accreditation process.
Haskell chooses king, queen at homecoming
September 13, 2009
Jacob Kent and Casey Tanner were tapped as king and queen, respectively, of Saturday’s homecoming at Haskell Indian Nations University.
Ancient rituals for modern-day audience
Haskell powwow highlights unity within tribal diversity
August 30, 2009
With the sun setting over the Haskell Pow-Wow Grounds and sounds of the Thundershield drum group drifting through the air, students at Haskell Indian Nations University were officially welcomed back to school Saturday evening.
Ancient rituals for modern-day audience
Haskell powwow highlights unity within tribal diversity
August 30, 2009
With the sun setting over the Haskell Pow-Wow Grounds and sounds of the Thundershield drum group drifting through the air, students at Haskell Indian Nations University were officially welcomed back to school Saturday evening.

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