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Annual Holiday Market: Featuring Indigenous and Local Artisans

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

Every Saturday & Sunday November 30th - December 15th 11AM - 4PM hop for one-of-a-kind holiday gifts from local and indigenous vendors selling crafts and jewelry. Take advantage of this time to meet and speak with artists while learning about contemporary Native American art and cultures. Stop by to purchase gourds, pottery, jewelry, rattles, artworks, […]

Winter Moon Walk

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

Saturday, December 14th6PM The soft sounds of the nighttime winter woodlands provide a pleasant setting for a walk guided by the light of the last full moon of 2024. As it is the full moon that appears around the time of the winter solstice, it is fitting that some tribes refer to this one as […]

Gourd Ornament Workshop

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

Saturday, December 21st1PM - 3PM Plants from the gourd family have been cultivated in the Americas for at least 8,000 years, and in that time people developed several non-culinary uses for them. From rattles to drinkware, birdhouses to drums, dried gourds could serve numerous purposes. These days they are often used for decorative purposes, such […]

Tellabration! A Celebration of the Oral Tradition

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

Saturday, January 11 1PM - 3PMTellabration! is a mammoth storytelling event made up of dozens of storytelling happenings all over the world. Its purpose is to introduce adults, as well as children, to the pleasures of the oral art of storytelling. In collaboration with the Connecticut Storytelling Center, the Institute for American Indian Studies is […]

Sunday Fun Day Workshop – Jewelry Workshop

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

Sunday, January 26 1PM - 3PMIn this month’s Sunday Fun Day workshop, express your creativity while learning about the world around you and connecting with a culture that has thousands of years of history in this area. For thousands of years, many Native peoples have decorated clothing and items with materials found in nature, such […]

A Two-Eyed Seeing Look at The Pomperaug River Watershed

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

Saturday, February 8 1PM - 3PMEtuaptmumk is a Mi’kmaw saying that translates to “Two-Eyed Seeing”. This concept refers to learning how to see the strengths of Indigenous knowledge from one eye and the strengths of Western knowledge from the other. In partnership with the Pomperaug River Watershed Coalition, join IAIS Educational Outreach Ambassador and Traditional […]

February Family Fun: Games and Activities

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

Saturday, February 15 1PM - 3PMLooking for something fun and educational to do with your family during President’s Day weekend? Stop by for an exciting afternoon of educational activities inspired by the lifeways and lessons of local Native Americans! IAIS Education Staff will offer an action-packed program featuring a variety of games and activities. Weather […]

Maple Sugar Festival 2025

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

Saturday, March 8 11:00AMLooking 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, our staff will demonstrate various traditional techniques for collecting sap and […]

Three Sisters’ Seed Starting Workshop: Planting The Seeds For New Growth

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

Saturday, April 191PM - 3PM For generations, many Indigenous communities in the Americas have practiced a companion planting method known as the three sisters, using the combined strength of corn, beans, and squash to produce healthy gardens. Join IAIS Staff for a workshop and celebration of the renewal of life that accompanies spring after a […]