Creating A Ripple Effect: A World Water Day Celebration

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

Saturday, March 18 10:00AM - 3:00PM In Person Event Water is one of the most vital resources for all beings and has important cultural significance in many indigenous communities. In […]

Sunday Fun Day Workshop – Songs and Stories

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

Sunday, March 26 1:00PM - 3:00PM In-Person EventThroughout the year, the IAIS Education Department frequently offers educational workshops on Sunday afternoons.  Express your creativity while learning about the world around […]

Artifact ID Day with IAIS Research Department

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

Saturday, April 1 1:00pm - 4:00pm In-Person EventDo you have any stone artifacts or Northeastern Native American cultural items? Between 1:00 and 4:00pm, join our Research Department for an Artifact […]

Sunday Fun Day Workshop: Life in Full Bloom

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

Sunday, April 15 1:00pm - 2:30pm In-Person WorkshopThroughout the year, the IAIS Education Department frequently offers educational workshops on Sunday afternoons.  Express your creativity while learning about the world around […]

Missing Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two Spirit Awareness Weekend

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

Red Dress Installation and Red Sand Project Friday, May 5 1:00pm - 4:00pm Saturday, May 6, 11:00am - 4:00pm Sunday, May 7, 11:00am - 4:00pm Each year, thousands of women, children, […]

Mothers’ Day Necklace Workshop

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

Sunday, May 13 1:00pm - 3pm In-Person Event Many Native American societies are matrilineal, meaning that they trace their family lines through the mother. This is one of the many […]

Atlatl Workshop

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

Sunday, May 21 11:00pm - 1pm In-Person Event Did you know that before the bow and arrow many cultures throughout the world, including Native Americans, used atlatls to hunt? Such […]

CT Open House Day

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

Saturday, June 10 11:00am - 4pm In-Person Event Visit the Institute for American Indian Studies to learn about the more than 12,000-year history of Connecticut’s Native American inhabitants. Museum educators […]

Rooted in Tradition: Guided Plants’ Walk with Jesse Rose Komaromi

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

Saturday, August 12 11:00am In many traditional Indigenous worldviews, plants are considered to be our relatives, elders, and teachers. Join Jesse Rose Komaromi, Schaghticoke Tribal Nation, to embark on a […]

18th Annual Green Corn Festival

River Walk Pavillion 11A School Street, Washington, CT, United States

Sunday, August 13th, 12:00pm - 4:00pm Outdoor Event, Rain or Shine Location: River Walk Pavilion, 11A School Street Washington, CT Corn is an integral part of the annual life cycle […]