The Haskell Foundation raised enough money on Monday to replace a ceremonial graduation tipi that burned down in a fire.
The tipi, located near the intersection of Barker and Indian Avenues, was destroyed in an overnight fire on May 9. It was built to honor Haskell Indian Nations University’s graduating class, as originally reported by The Haskell Indian Leader, the school’s student newspaper.
The Haskell Foundation started a fundraiser following the fire, with a goal of $3,000 to replace the ti