Saturday, January 311PM How prepared would you be to survive New England winters without twenty-first century technology? For traditional Indigenous communities of this area, fire would have been an important tool throughout the year, but crucial for winter months. Join our outdoor skills specialist Griffin Kalin for an interactive workshop designed to teach the fundamentals […]
Sunday, February 11PM For thousands of years, Indigenous communities in North America have been weaving various fibers to make everything from shelter, to fishing equipment, to clothing, to hunting gear, and works of art and continued to do so through the integration of new materials brought through European contact. Join an educator from the Institute […]
Saturday, February 28 Snow Snake Workshop #1: 12:00pm, 1 hour blockSnow Snake Workshop #2: 2:00pm, 1 hour block Did you know that snow snake, a traditional winter game commonly practiced by the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois), is still played today in many Northern Native American communities? This game involves a stick that is carved and decorated to […]
Saturday, March 7 | 11:00 AM - 3:00PM 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, our staff will demonstrate various traditional […]
Saturday, March 14 | 1:00PM How prepared would you be to survive in the local environment without twenty-first century technology? For traditional Indigenous communities of this area, fire would have been an important tool throughout the year. As winter winds to a close and we look forward to the sights and sounds of spring, it’s a […]
Sunday, April 12 | 1:00PMDo you like weaving, crocheting, or sewing? Have you ever wondered what makes the yarn have beautiful colors? Natural dyes have been around for nearly 30,000 years; the practice of processing and producing dyes has been passed down from generation to generation. Join Ashley Reiske, IAIS Museum Educator and events coordinator, […]
Saturday, May 30 | 8:30PM Did you know that there are about thirteen full moons each year? Indeed, many Indigenous communities traditionally kept track of this lunar cycle using a turtle shell as a calendar. This is also why we sometimes have a “blue moon.” This year, a blue moon will be occurring in May. This […]
Saturday, June 13As part of the 22nd annual Connecticut Open House Day, visit the Institute for American Indian Studies to learn about the more than 12,000-year history of Connecticut’s Indigenous inhabitants. Museum educators and docents will be offering introductory tours of the museum and replicated Algonkian village. Want a deeper dive? Test out your understanding […]
Saturday, June 20 | 1:00PMDid you know: late spring through early summer is the best time of year to harvest bark from most species of trees, due to their annual growth cycle? Traditionally, Indigenous communities of the Eastern Woodlands have used this season to harvest bark for wigwam construction, basket-making, and other items. Join IAIS […]
Saturday, June 27 | 1:00PMAs the Strawberry Moon approaches, it’s the perfect time to celebrate and honor the abundance Mother Earth provides. Join Indigenous chef Jason Lamb (Schaghticoke) for a cooking demonstration and discussion about foodways in local tribal communities. Bring your appetite for knowledge as you sample some recipes that blend traditional and contemporary […]