Sunday, February 151PM You know water is essential for life. Did you know you can make your own essential water, known as hydrosol or aromatic water, by steam distilling plants and herbs? Often used for cosmetics or culinary flavoring, essential waters, such as rose water or orange water, are a way to extend your […]
Friday, February 206:30PM This is a virtual event. Commemorations of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence reveal a complex history for Indigenous communities. Indigenous Nations have existed as sovereign entities long before the United States of America. They were integral to creating the conditions for the U.S. War for Independence. Their power and […]
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 […]
Wednesday, February 25 7PM 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 the books we will be reading […]
Saturday, February 28 Snow Snake Workshop #1: 12:00pm, 1 hour blockSnow Snake Workshop #2: 2:00pm, 1 hour block Did you know that snow snake, a traditional winter game commonly practiced by the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois), is still played today in many Northern Native American communities? This game involves a stick that is carved and decorated to […]
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 […]
Saturday, March 14 | 1:00PM How prepared would you be to survive in the local environment without twenty-first century technology? For traditional Indigenous communities of this area, fire would have been an important tool throughout the year. As winter winds to a close and we look forward to the sights and sounds of spring, it’s a […]
Wednesday, March 25 | 7:00PMThis 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 […]
Saturday, March 28 | 1:00PMNative America: The Story of the First Peoples (Princeton University, 2025) is an epic deep history of the Indigenous peoples of North America, covering more than 20,000 years of astonishing diversity, adaptation, resilience, and continuity. Join its author Dr. Ken Feder, professor emeritus (anthropology) from Central Connecticut State University, for a […]
Sunday, April 12 | 1:00PMDo you like weaving, crocheting, or sewing? Have you ever wondered what makes the yarn have beautiful colors? Natural dyes have been around for nearly 30,000 years; the practice of processing and producing dyes has been passed down from generation to generation. Join Ashley Reiske, IAIS Museum Educator and events coordinator, […]