Annual Members’ Meeting: Planting the Seeds for the Next Generation

Insitute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United States

Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 11:00 AM Join us for our Annual Members’ Meeting, as we formally elect our 2022 Officers and Trustees. Following, we invite you to join IAIS Staff for a celebration of the renewal of life that accompanies spring after a cold, hard winter. Learn about traditional companion planting methods and seed […]

Red Dress Installation

Insitute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United States

Saturday, April 30; Sunday, May 1 and Wednesday, May 4 – Sunday, May 8 11:00am – 4:00pm each day In-Person, Outdoor Installation; Installation is Weather Dependent We are once again partnering with the town of Washington in an initiative known as The REDress Project, based on an installation in 2010 by Métis artist Jaime Black. […]

Red Dress Installation

Insitute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United States

Saturday, April 30; Sunday, May 1 and Wednesday, May 4 – Sunday, May 8 11:00am – 4:00pm each day In-Person, Outdoor Installation; Installation is Weather Dependent We are once again partnering with the town of Washington in an initiative known as The REDress Project, based on an installation in 2010 by Métis artist Jaime Black. […]

Strawberry Festival

Insitute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United States

Saturday, June 18, 12:00pm - 4:00pm In Person Event When wild strawberries ripen, they represent life and good health. They also herald the ripening of fresh fruits and the arrival of summer. Visitors of all ages will enjoy games and crafts, as well as traditional Native American stories with Education Director Darlene Kascak (Schaghticoke), while […]

$10 – $20

From the Earth and the Sea: Founders’ Lobster Clambake and Drumming Festival

18 Apple Lane, Roxbury, CT

Saturday, September 176:00pm – 8:00pm Event Location: 18 Apple Lane, Roxbury, CT Savor local Indigenous foods of lobster, clams, corn, and potatoes while enjoying drumming & dancing as performed by members of the Redhawk Indigenous Arts Council! In Native communities, festivals are often a way to both celebrate and give thanks. At this annual event, […]

A Step Back in Time: Housatonic Heritage Walk

Insitute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United States

Sunday, September 181:00 pm We are once again pleased to be participating in this series of educational walks, coordinated by the Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area. Join an IAIS Museum Educator as we lead a walk along our museum’s trails and end at our replicated 16th Century Algonkian Village. Get a glimpse into the […]

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples at the Institute for American Indian Studies

Insitute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United States

Sunday, October 9th11:00am - 4:00pm Visit the Institute for American Indian Studies for educational activities related to the Indigenous inhabitants of Quinnetukut. Join expert educators for guided tours about Native lifeways past and present. Stop by our Replicated Algonkian Village for demonstrations and discussions about traditional lifeways. Participate in games of trivia designed to test your […]

Annual Veteran’s Day Ceremony

Insitute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United States

Sunday, November 13 12:00 Noon In Person Event Did you know that Native Americans have served in the United States military with the highest record of service per capita when compared to any other ethnic group? Each year IAIS honors Native Americans who have served in the Armed Forces. This year, we will be honoring […]

Maple Sugar Festival

The Institute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United States

Saturday, March 11, 11:00 AM Looking for a sweet end to the winter months? As the days get warmer, but the nights remain cold, it’s the right condition for maple sugaring! Join IAIS staff for an event celebrating the gift of Maple Sugar. Throughout the day, IAIS Museum Educator and Ecologist Susan Scherf will demonstrate […]

Annual Members’ Meeting and Honoring of Jeff and Judy Kalin

Insitute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United States

Saturday, April 8 11:00am In-Person EventJoin us for our Annual Members’ Meeting, where we will formally elect our 2023 Officers and Trustees. Afterwards, join IAIS Staff for a celebration of the Kalin family and their contributions to the Institute. Attendees will learn more about Jeff and Judy Kalin's work with IAIS, including village construction, primitive […]