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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 for them. From rattles to drinkware, birdhouses to drums, dried gourds could serve numerous purposes. These days they are often used for decorative purposes, such […]
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 as children, to the pleasures of the oral art of storytelling. In collaboration with the Connecticut Storytelling Center, the Institute for American Indian Studies is […]
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 of years of history in this area. For thousands of years, many Native peoples have decorated clothing and items with materials found in nature, such […]
January Virtual Book Club – “Moon Of The Crusted Snow”
Wednesday, January 29 7PM - 9PM This is a virtual event.Looking to expand your reading list and discuss a variety of issues and topics important to Native people? Please join our virtual book club, As They Speak: Native Voices in Today’s Literature. Based on a variety of topics and featuring a range of genres, all […]
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 eye and the strengths of Western knowledge from the other. In partnership with the Pomperaug River Watershed Coalition, join IAIS Educational Outreach Ambassador and Traditional […]
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 by the lifeways and lessons of local Native Americans! IAIS Education Staff will offer an action-packed program featuring a variety of games and activities. Weather […]
February Virtual Book Club – TRICKSTER: NATIVE AMERICAN TALES, GRAPHIC COLLECTION
Wednesday, February 267PM - 9PMThis is a virtual event. Looking to expand your reading list and discuss a variety of issues and topics important to Native people? Please join our virtual book club, As They Speak: Native Voices in Today’s Literature. Based on a variety of topics and featuring a range of genres, all of […]
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 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 […]
Annual Roundtable – “Centering Indigenous Knowledge: Indigenous-led Education for Non-Indigenous Publics”
The Frederick Gunn School 22 Kirby Road, Washington Depot, CT, United StatesSaturday, March 22 12PM - 3PMLecture Series at The Frederick Gunn School's Thomas S. Perakos Arts & Community Center 22 Kirby Road, Washington, CTJoin a panel of Indigenous educators for a series of presentations and a roundtable discussion on the importance of centering Indigenous knowledge in education for non-Indigenous publics. This roundtable welcomes discussion about […]