Saturday, September 121:00PM-3:00PMEtuaptmumk is a Mi'kmaw saying that translates to "Two-Eyed Seeing." As attributed to Mi'kmaw Elder Albert Marshall, this concept refers to learning from one eye the strengths of Indigenous knowledge, and from the other eye the strengths of "Western" scientific knowledge. As part of the annual Housatonic Heritage Walks program, join IAIS staff […]
Saturday, September 193:00PMHybrid program - In person and via ZoomUp and Down The River is a short movie based on the struggles of Mohegans in the American Revolution. Focusing on the family of Samuel Ashbow, Jr, the first Native American to be killed during the Revolutionary War. Co-written by Mohegan Council of Elders Vice Chair […]
Sunday, September 2011:00AMDrums have been an important component in Indigenous cultures throughout the Americas for centuries. Join IAIS Educational Outreach Ambassador Darlene Kascak (Schaghticoke Tribal Nation) for a workshop in which participants will learn about the history of these instruments, as well as their continued significance within Native American cultures as you make your very […]
Wednesday, September 307:00PMVirtual DiscussionLooking to expand your reading list and discuss a variety of issues and topics important to Native people? Please join our virtual book club, As They Speak: Native Voices in Today’s Literature. Based on a variety of topics and featuring a range of genres, all of the books we will be reading […]