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Family Activity
Gourd Ornament Workshop
The Institute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United StatesSaturday, 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 […]
Tellabration! A Celebration of the Oral Tradition
The Institute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United StatesSaturday, 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 […]
Sunday Fun Day Workshop – Jewelry Workshop
The Institute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United StatesSunday, 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 […]
A Two-Eyed Seeing Look at The Pomperaug River Watershed
The Institute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United StatesSaturday, 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 […]
February Family Fun: Games and Activities
The Institute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United StatesSaturday, 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 […]
Maple Sugar Festival 2025
The Institute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United StatesSaturday, 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 […]
Three Sisters’ Seed Starting Workshop: Planting The Seeds For New Growth
The Institute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United StatesSaturday, 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, […]
Spring Ecology Hike: Bugs and Birds of the Eastern Woodlands
The Institute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United StatesSaturday, May 241:00PM - 3:00PM Many Indigenous communities traditionally recognize that all beings are related and that animals and plants can be our teachers. Indeed, there is much that we […]
Connecticut Open House Day
The Institute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United StatesSaturday, June 1411:00AM - 4:00PM As part of the 21st annual Connecticut Open House Day, visit the Institute for American Indian Studies to learn about the more than 12,000-year history […]