Volume 122 Issue 9 – 12/13/2019
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Volume 122—Issue 9 December 13, 2019 Pictured left-to-right: Broderick Roberts, Junior Laravie, and Michael Redbear. Photo by Kayla Bointy. Haskell students protest at Arrowhead Stadium KAYLA BOINTY A small group of Indigenous students gathered in , and harassment from several intoxicated people. peaceful protest at the Kansas City Chiefs home But the small delegation was not deterred, they With that positive educational exchange the game at Arrowhead stadium on November 3. remained peaceful, singing songs and standing members were inspired to organize an Initiative together. now called the Generational Protectors. Four Haskell Indian Nations University students Junior Laravie, Broderick Roberts, Alisha Nu- The group left the game undefeated, despite all The Indian Leader was present at the first meet- man, and Kayla Bointy and one KU student and the negative interactions one positive one gave ing of the Generational Protectors , and inter- HINU Alumni, Michael Redbear. them hope. One African American man came up viewed the group and some of its core members. and respectfully asked “how does this offend you The men wore feathers in their hair and the wom- ?” [Referring to the tomahawk chop.] One of the (continued on page 4) en wore ribbon skirts; demonstrating and reclaim- group members, Junior Laravie, explained to him ing what is rightfully theirs to wear; juxtaposed how misrepresentation of indigenous images are to the turkey feather headdress covered in glitter harmful to our people and children, and answered sported by a multitude of inebriated fans. The the man’s questions. The man respectfully lis- group was first met with taunts, obscene gestures tened and thanked the group for their words. 2 THE INDIAN LEADER DECEMBER 13, 2019 Third Times a munity and culture that helped shape paredness and a plan. He not only him and strengthen his Indian-ness. touched on his background in Indian The Indian Charm? Education, but provided slides with JARED NALLY Trottier, an Education Specialist a 90 day and a 5 year plan. His Leader Staff with 30 years of education experi- presentation highlighted his back- After previous rounds of interviews ence, presented himself as a collab- ground as a statistician, practitioner, Editor for the vacant president position, orative leader. His slides on leader- and researcher by providing a break- Connor MacDonald Haskell is now on its third round ship illustrated the importance of down of his work and how it applies of candidates. Candidates Wayne leadership as a servant-leader role to the statistics of Haskell compared Johnson, Phd. Neil Wayne, Trottier, and how collaboration is essential to other TCU’s. Morroquín aims to Assistant Editor Phd., and Craig A. Morroquín, Phd. for the inclusion of students in the fill all vacancies, improve branding, Triniti Webster addressed the Haskell community vision of Haskell. Trottier leans on hire a title IX coordinator, and cre- with presentations on “Why I Want his connections to Haskell and to ate an electronic enrollment system Secretary & to be President of Haskell.” other areas of Indian Country to help within the first 90 days, and by 2025 Treasurer work towards Haskell’s benefit. He would like to increase enrollment Jamie Colvin Johnson’s speech focused on his cites a colleague that makes $15,000 by 100%, increase degree comple- image of transparency that he would / day providing strategic planning tion by 50%, and increase full-time Distribution bring to Haskell. As a Haskell alum- for schools as a one connection to faculty appointments by 25%. Manager ni, he appealed to his loyalty and leverage towards improving Haskell. Diamond Williams family connections to the Haskell As president and past[1] football While the candidates were posed community. Johnson answers the player, Trottier would like to treat the question of why they want to Staff Writers question of “Why I want to be presi- athletics with the same importance be president, the real question for Makayla Sloan dent,” with “Why wouldn’t I want as academics and bring football Haskell is if this third round the to be?” He ascribes this to an entire back to Haskell. charm? Zachary Arquette career devoted to Indian education, Jared Nally and as a leader of the highest level The final Candidate, Morroquín, Diamond Williams he wants to give back to the com- came with a different level of pre- Joseph Singh Ashley Peters Dior, Depp, and product ‘Sauvage’ when that typi- Majesta Roach Subscriptions cally has a negative connotation, I 'Sauvage' Kayla Bointy and Ads am just confused at what they were JAYDA LOONSFOOT trying to accomplish.” Staff Advisor now available! The Dior “Sauvage” campaign was Depp himself responded to the Rhonda LeValdo Ads are $25 per Quarter Page launched early summer of 2019, wider criticism of the ad saying he Ads can consist of: Business sales featuring actor Johnny Depp. The felt like it wasn’t meant to harm or publication, Provided Services, fragrance by Dior sparked mixed anyone or to disrespect any commu- Graduation Announcements, emotions from the Indigenous com- nity. After negative backlash to the [email protected] Event Announcements, Personal munity. The ad featured Johnny campaign, Dior decided to pull the The Indian Leader Shout outs, Art showcase or sales Depp strumming a guitar in the ad. The ‘Sauvage’ campaign is the 155 Indian Ave. Box #4999 desert interspersed with footage of a most recent example of an issue that Lawrence, KS 66046 Indian leader men's Fancy dancer. Indigenous people have been talking Newspaper Subscription about for years, namely companies The Indian Leader spoke to Haskell using pieces of various Indigenous All articles recieved are subject $40 yearly subscription, Indian Nations University students cultures to market and sell their to edit and refusal of publication. 12 issues from the subscription and asked their thoughts about products. By submitting a article, you are start date the campaign. Dominique Brown, giving us permission to publish a freshman, said, “I feel like the and edit. You also acknowledge product they were marketing and the that you are the author and ac- $20 semester subscription, ad they released were completely cept all responsibilities. 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Haskell Indian Leader they released the ad.” she continued, Send to: “I feel like when they use Native Please contact us with any con- Haskell Indian Nations University Americans in their ads, it's like why cerns, issues, or suggestions for The Indian Leader are you using us when your brand The Indian Leader by eami or 155 Indian Ave Box#4999 has never marketed to our commu- stop by our office on the main Lawrence, KS 66046 nity before.” another student added, floor (gym level) of Tecumseh “ I feel like it was honestly a little Hall. racist, because why would you use Native Americans to market the Vol. 122—Iss. 9 THE INDIAN LEADER 3 ASSOCIATES OF ARTS & H I N U 2019 SCIENCES Health, Sports, Recreation GRADUATES & Exercise & Fitness Science Management Brittney Shirley Saharrah Gogue BACHELORS OF Social Work Natural Science ARTS & SCIENCES Luisa Garcia Carlina Cayaditto Hawk Goad Indigenous & American Indian Shanice Chatlin Ibuki Hara Studies Chase Davies Olivia Shufeldt Amber Quis Quis Sumer Al-Ahdali Alisha Numan Cherelle Speen Marcus Buchanan Deanna Jennifer Jimboy Pahmahmie Liberal Arts Daniel Lieb Anderegg Jeffrey Belaire Teshawna Martinez Adam Munoz Roman Yearby Kylee Coulston Summer Moncivais Kami Naylor Johnathon Kyrie Sandoval Davidson Chloe Schierbeck Jevin Dirks Job Schimmel Business Marina Frechette Albert Squeochs Administration Shanaki Hopper Starla Stephens Kendall Dray Barry Sterling Steve Laravie, Jr. Violet Sutton Justin Ennis Andrew Felicia Miner Wathogoma Communication Community Studies Health Shealee Bia Environmental Chassity Belone Lexci Kimball Indika Dreamer Science Nels Smith Dakota Botone Amber Whitehair Mariah Enloe Jamie Howard Daryline Dayzie Media Brittany Kickapoo Kiraly Communication Dawn Shane Kinlecheenie Makayla Sloan 4 THE INDIAN LEADER Vol. 122—Iss. 9 Protest at Which includes our representation earth, for respect. The motive is to initiative’s behalf. in mainstream society. We are not get our Indian People to think what My experience that day… as an Arrowhead going as activists, we are not go- it means to be Indian . What does it Indigenous women in a male-dom- (continued from cover) ing as protestors, we are going as mean to think Indian ?... inated place, filled with intoxicated protectors of our identity “ people, I was on constant edge! You A small group of Indigenous stu- The motive is for our children and would be too. Myself and Lisha dents gathered in peaceful protest at What was your purpose for going to for the life of our people. That’s we were the only females. I was the Kansas City Chiefs home game Arrowhead? what makes us beautiful in our di- concerned for her safety as well as at Arrowhead stadium on November Broderick Roberts “the reclama- verse world. everyone else's. But we were okay 3,2019. tion of our identity as Indian people, standing alongside each other in and the fact that we are 40 miles My experience, when we pulled a goody way, standing up for In- Four Haskell Indian Nations Univer- away from this place... that’s so up [to Arrowhead] I thought of the digenous identity but all the time sity students Junior Laravie, Brod- misinformed . This place that shows young boys at Greasy Grass, when very aware of our surroundings. erick Roberts, Alisha Numan, and bigotry and to show them, hey ,this they rolled into battle, there was a The drunk men that kept coming Kayla Bointy and one KU Student / is the real deal (gestures to self ).