Moccasin Workshop
Traditional Native American clothing varied widely from tribe to tribe, but one nearly universal element was the moccasin. The word moccasin comes from the Algonquian word meaning shoe or footwear. […]
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Digging and Dugout Canoe Rides at Lake Waramaug
For thousands of years, the Native inhabitants of the Eastern Woodlands were able to make dugout canoes using natural materials found in their environment. Travel back in time with IAIS […]
Digging and Dugout Canoe Rides at Lake Waramaug
For thousands of years, the Native inhabitants of the Eastern Woodlands were able to make dugout canoes using natural materials found in their environment. Travel back in time with IAIS […]
Green Corn Festival
Corn is an integral part of the annual economic lifecycle of the Native American people. When the first tender ears are ripe for picking it is cause for celebration. Welcome […]
Digging and Dugout Canoe Rides at Lake Waramaug
For thousands of years, the Native inhabitants of the Eastern Woodlands were able to make dugout canoes using natural materials found in their environment. Travel back in time with IAIS […]
International Archaeology Day
The Institute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United StatesArchaeology is the study of the past through the objects people leave behind. From this study, archaeologists can learn about past societies. Dig into the fun with IAIS’ staff as […]
Winter Games, Stories and Crafts
The Institute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United StatesLearn stories, play games and create crafts! IAIS will feature Traditional Native American Storytelling, as well as games and crafts. Play games such as snow snake, snow boat, hoop and […]
Winter Games, Stories, and Crafts
The Institute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United StatesLearn stories, play games and create crafts! IAIS will feature Traditional Native American Storytelling, as well as games and crafts. Play games such as snow snake, snow boat, hoop and […]
Sunday FunDay Crafts
The Institute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United StatesDo you have children who are experiencing a bit of cabin fever with the winter weather? Throughout the winder, IAIS will be offering fun, informal craft programs on Sunday afternoons. […]
Wigwam Escape
The Institute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United StatesWigwam Escape is now open! It is a new, immersive and hands on learning experience through the Institute for American Indian Studies, located in Washington CT. Visitors will experience elements […]