USDA Extension Program - Haskell Indian Nations University

This morning and afternoon, student researcher, Alexis Whitehorn-Coriz, presented over “The Importance of Community Stewardship at Haskell” for the Summer of Soccer Lecture Series!

Alexis spoke about her and her familial connections to Haskell and shared about the many wonderful land, community, educational, and cultural stewardship initiatives that have been going on, on campus for decades. She also spoke about how these initiatives are critical, and that continuity is integral in keeping them alive for future generations.

Wonderful work, Alexis! We appreciate you and everything you have done and will continue to do for Haskell and the Indigenous community in Lawrence and beyond!

Peeking around, I found a pic of our 2017 library main floor. Since then, we removed four shelves of discarded titles in the General Collection to make room for collaboration spaces. We had a complete shelving upgrade for safety.

Join Haskell Indian Nations University on Friday, June 19, for the next Summer of Soccer Friday Facts session with Alexis Whitehorn-Coriz, exploring “Community Stewardship.” Sessions will be held at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. in Stidham Union.

As the city prepares for global visitors during the world cup, this conversation centers on Indigenous teachings on responsibility, relationships, and the ways communities are strengthened through care and reciprocity.

As you may have heard, a 6-year burn plan has been approved for 143 acres of woodlands, wetlands, and prairies on campus!

Our team came together to craft a brochure with foundational information about the burns so people can be informed of our ongoing efforts to return fire to campus lands.

If you would like to learn more, you can now access this brochure on our website: www.haskellgreenhouse.org under the “What We Do” tab!

AISES students PeQwas Hernandez (Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation) and Aiyanna Tanyan (Seminole/Muscogee Creek) took home 1st Place in the Buffalo Bump Business Plan Challenge with an idea rooted in Indigenous knowledge and community impact.

Their project focused on restoring food sovereignty and revitalizing Indigenous communities through traditional foodways. By applying Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK), they proposed solutions to address shortages of native crop seeds while supporting the restoration of woodlands, wetlands, prairies, and other culturally significant ecosystems. Their message was simple but powerful: when we restore the land, we help restore our communities.

What if your idea could be next?

The Buffalo Bump Business Plan Challenge, powered by Aristocrat, invites AISES college students to transform innovative ideas into real-world solutions. We're looking for bold concepts that weave Indigenous knowledge, STEM, sustainability, and community impact together.

Apply by July 24 at https://aises.org/buffalo-bump-business-plan-challenge