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Haskell Athletics Fundraising dinner 2025
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12/17/2025

Haskell Athletics Fundraising dinner opens up with Haskell Students powwow song and dance.

Dancers: Chaske Jacobs Grass dancer, Heidi Thomas Jingle Dress dancer, Arianna Long Southern cloth dancer, AJ Ellenwood Grass dancer and songs by Showtime singers.

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Tory Grassrope | November 30th, 2025 | Sports

Athlete of the month: November

Haskell Women’s basketball sharp shooter, the senior #1 Myona Dauphinais from Fort Totten North Dakota has had a great season and career with the women’s basketball program at Haskell. She is a talented guard at knocking down contested threes, has great distance and court IQ and not afraid to take it to the paint if needed. Her advice to newcomers is “be open about connections early, appreciate your opportunities and cherish every memory.” and her motto she goes by is “trust the process, earn respect and play with passion.” She has played a significant part in the championship win in last year’s CAC championship by defeating Northern New Mexico, 57–52, leading to the win in an NAIA national tournament.

For the Men’s team, the powerful point guard with great court vision is the junior #5 Jesse white from White Shield North Dakota has been a leader and game changer for his team this season. His advice to newcomers is “build good habits and to take time for yourself to rest your mind, body, and soul. College is sometimes overwhelming and we’re always on the go especially as freshman there’s always something to do like go hangout with friends, attend events, or doing homework. So it is important just to release and spend time alone in your own company collecting your thoughts.Don’t follow or hangout with people that take you away from your core values find your group that prioritizes the same goals as you and stick with them, it will take you much further than doing things or going places that do not benefit your well being. The energy you put out is the energy you’ll receive.” His motto is “Put in the work, do your due diligence, and be at peace with the results. Control what you can control, ups and downs are apart of the game so it is important to stay even keel”. White is also a part of N:8V a Indigenous Athletic brand that is going worldwide in basketball Indian country.

See more of these talented individuals play this 2025 basketball season.

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12/05/2025

Indian Leader Monthly Issue November 2025

Catch up on everything happening at Haskell! From Native American Heritage Month celebrations to student spotlights, campus events, and athletic highlights — read the full November newsletter now at theindianleader.com

12/02/2025

Trina Tsinnie | December 2, 2025 | Arts & Entertainment

On Friday, Nov. 28, and Saturday, Nov. 29, the Annual Bizarre Bazaar 2025 drew a steady stream of holiday shoppers to the Lawrence Arts Center. The event began in 1988 in the home of founding artist Nan Rambarger, who, along with a small group of friends, wanted to sell unique, quirky art — a vision that eventually grew into the Bizarre Bazaar.

Attending the Bizarre Bazaar is one of my favorite ways to start Christmas shopping and support local artists. Local musicians performed throughout the event, adding to the atmosphere. This year, I saw paper art, textile work, handmade leather items, fidgets, basket weaving, and colorful handmade ornaments. A few of my personal favorites returned, including Andate Home candles, Psychedelicious art prints, Catzilla Designs clay jewelry, Melanie Harvey pottery pieces, and the Uphoff family, who were selling their own crafts together as part of the Bazaar.

Read more: https://theindianleader.com/2025/12/02/bizarre-bazaar-draws-holiday-crowds-to-lawrence-arts-center/

11/30/2025

Alysah Carpenter | November 30, 2025 | Sports

On Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. at Haskell Indian Nations University Powwow grounds, the ACCES+ Club held a stickball event on campus.

Stickball is a traditional game that has been used for generations to settle disputes between tribes, such as the Cherokee and Choctaw. Today, the games are used as recreational activities to teach about the sport, to maintain the cultural significance, and promote overall physical wellness. The game takes place on a large field with a tall pole in the center, topped with a carved fish. Players use one or two hand-carved sticks with a small net at the end to catch, throw, or pass a small ball. Rules vary among tribes and games, but the objective is to throw the ball at the top of the pole to score a goal.

Read more: https://theindianleader.com/2025/11/30/stick-ball-on-haskell-campus/

11/27/2025

Brandon Colbert | November 27, 2025 | Feature

On November 22, 2025, the Prairie Park Nature Center in Lawrence, Kansas, hosted a lively one-hour event that drew families, students, and animal lovers from all around the area. The stars of the show were Gobbles and Waddles, two lucky turkeys who received official Thanksgiving pardons, meaning they’re safe from ending up on anyone’s dinner table this year. Visitors had the chance to meet, pet, and take pictures with the friendly birds, making the event both fun and educational.

Admission was free and open to the public, encouraging people of all ages to learn more about turkeys and their behaviors. The nature center quickly filled with excited families, and the atmosphere was full of laughter, curiosity, and plenty of “oohs” and “aahs” from the kids. Many children were fascinated just watching Gobbles and Waddles strut around, and their excitement added to the warm holiday spirit.

To make the event even more engaging, Prairie Park Nature Center hosted a special turkey-themed story time. Children gathered around to hear Thanksgiving stories read aloud, with Gobbles and Waddles right there beside them. The mix of storytelling and live animals created a unique experience that blended fun with learning.

Overall, the event was a heartwarming kickoff to the holiday season and a great reminder of the traditions, big and small, that bring communities together. And for Gobbles and Waddles, it was definitely a day worth celebrating. Freedom had never felt so good and heart-warming for everyone.

Read more:
https://theindianleader.com/2025/11/27/gobble-gobble-youre-free-two-turkeys-pardoned-for-thanksgiving/