Annual Founder’s Clambake

River Walk Pavilion 11a School Street, Washington Depot, CT, United States

It's that time of year again! Savor local Indigenous foods of lobster, clams, corn, and potatoes while enjoying drumming & dancing by the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers! As we honor […]

Smithsonian Museum Day

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

Museum Day is an annual celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian Magazine. Participating museums across the country provide Free Admission to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. Bring along […]

Red Dress Installation

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

Saturday, April 30; Sunday, May 1 and Wednesday, May 4 – Sunday, May 8 11:00am – 4:00pm each day In-Person, Outdoor Installation; Installation is Weather Dependent We are once again […]

Red Dress Installation

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

Saturday, April 30; Sunday, May 1 and Wednesday, May 4 – Sunday, May 8 11:00am – 4:00pm each day In-Person, Outdoor Installation; Installation is Weather Dependent We are once again […]

Every Child Matters: Orange Shirt Printing Workshop

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

ISunday, September 2511:00 am The Orange Shirt Project originated in Canada and is designed to commemorate the residential school experience in Indigenous communities, and to commit to the ongoing process […]

Winter Full Moon Walk

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

Friday January 6th, 6:00pm The soft sounds of the nighttime winter woodlands provide a pleasant setting for a walk guided by the light of the first full moon of 2023. […]

Sunday Funday Workshop – The Teachings of Turtles

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

Sunday January 15th, 1:00pm This week’s workshop will focus on the teachings of turtles. Listen to traditional Native American stories featuring turtles, learn about turtle adaptations from Museum Educator and […]

January Book Club – Gichigami Hearts

Wednesday January 25th, 7:00pm Looking to expand your reading list and discuss a variety of issues and topics important to Native people? If so, join our virtual book club As They […]

Sunday Funday Workshop – Jewelry Making Workshop

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

Sunday January 29th, 1:00pm For thousands of years, many Native peoples have decorated clothing materials found in nature, such as shell, stones, seeds and porcupine quills. In this workshop, participants […]