Saturday, April 20th 1:00PM - 3:00PM This is a Members Only Event Join us for our Annual Members’ Meeting, where we will formally elect our 2024 Officers and Trustees. Following, we invite you to join IAIS staff for an interactive workshop in which we will weave reed mats for use in our Replicated Algonkian Village. […]
Sunday, August 11th12PM - 4PMHollow Park, 43 Hollow Road, Woodbury, CT Corn is an integral part of the annual life cycle of Native American people. When the first tender ears are ripe for picking it is cause for celebration. Welcome the first corn of the season with exciting activities including drumming, dancing, children’s activities, flute […]
Saturday, September 14th6PMRiverwalk Pavilion, 11A School St, Washington Depot Savor local Indigenous foods of lobster, clams, corn, and potatoes as we come together to celebrate Indigenous peoples of Connecticut. This year we are proud to honor Indigenous artists who have enriched our lives with their work - our 2023 Emerging Artist Award recipient Claudine Purdue […]
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 […]
Sunday, August 1012:00PM - 4:00PM In-Person, Outdoor Cultural EventHollow Park, 43 Hollow Road, Woodbury, CT, 06798 Corn is an integral part of the annual life cycle of Native American people. When the first tender ears are ripe for picking it is cause for celebration. Welcome the first corn of the season with exciting activities including […]
Thursday, August 145PM - 8PMIn-Person, Offsite Fundraiser Hopkins Vineyard, 25 Hopkins Road, Warren, CT 06777 During this year of celebrating our 50th Anniversary, the IAIS is hosting a gala at Hopkins Vineyard. In addition to hearty hors d'oeuvres, wine, and other libations, the evening will feature a special performance by Pilobolus. Darlene Kascak (Schaghticoke Tribal Nation), […]
Thursday, September 111pmOffsite Program at Gunn Museum, 5 Wykeham Road, Washington, CT As part of an ongoing program series, the Gunn Museum and Library will have as a special guest presenter our Educational Outreach Ambassador Darlene Kascak, Schaghticoke Tribal Nation. Their series, “Cooking Through Time,” combines history and food as participants discuss the history behind […]
Sunday, November 212:30pm Did you know that Native Americans have served in the United States military with the highest record of service per capita when compared to any other ethnic group? Each year IAIS honors several local Native Americans who have served in the Armed Forces. We will once again be joined by the Crow […]
Saturday, February 22PM - 5PM Bryan Memorial Town Hall2 Bryan Hall Plaza,Washington, CT The Institute for American Indian Studies cordially invites you to celebrate the appointment of our new Executive Director Gabe Benjamin, and acknowledge the long service of Susie Payne. Enjoy light refreshments while previewing our revamped education programs and traveling exhibits. Join us […]
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 […]