Walking With Both Eyes Open: Scientific and Indigenous Knowledge at IAIS

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

Saturday, September 9 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Etuaptmumk is a Mi'kmaw saying that translates to "Two-Eyed Seeing." As attributed to Mi'kmaw Elder Albert Marshall, this concept refers to learning […]

From the Earth and the Sea: Founders’ Lobster Clambake

River Walk Pavillion 11A School Street, Washington, CT, United States

Saturday, September 16 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM Savor local Indigenous foods of lobster, clams, corn, and potatoes while enjoying drumming & dancing as performed by members of the Redhawk Indigenous […]

Tellabration! A Celebration of the Oral Tradition

Washington Montessori School 240 Litchfield Turnpike, Washington, CT, United States

Saturday, November 18 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Tellabration! is a mammoth storytelling event made up of dozens of storytelling happenings all over the world. Its purpose is to introduce […]

Winter in the Woodlands: Games, Crafts and Activities

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

Thursday, December 28 & Friday, December 29 9:30am - 12:30pm both days Looking for something fun and educational for your children to do during the holiday week? Sign them up […]

Sunday Fun Day Workshop – Pines: The Perfect Pitch

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

Sunday, January 14th 1:00PM - 2:30PM The IAIS Education Department frequently offers family-friendly educational workshops on Sunday afternoons.  This year, many of our Sunday Fun Day workshops will focus on […]

Snow Snake Workshop

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

Saturday, January 20th 1:00PM - 2:30PM Did you know that snow snake, a traditional Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) winter game, is still played today in many Northern Native American communities? This game […]

Sunday Fun Day – Gifts of the Maple: A Sweet Treat

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

Sunday Fun Day - Gifts of the Maple: A Sweet Treat  Sunday, February 11th 1:00PM - 3:00PM The IAIS Education Department frequently offers family-friendly educational workshops on Sunday afternoons.  This […]

Annual Maple Sugar Festival

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

Saturday, March 2nd 11:00AM - 4:00PM 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 […]

Sunday Fun Day Workshop – Birch Trees: Peeling Back the Layers

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

Sunday, March 17th 1:00PM - 3:00PM The IAIS Education Department frequently offers family-friendly educational workshops on Sunday afternoons.  This year, many of our Sunday Fun Day workshops feature the teachings […]

Moccasin Workshop with Darlene Kascak

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

Sunday, March 30th 11:00AM - 2:00PM Did you know: the word moccasin comes from the Algonkian word meaning shoe or footwear? Traditional Native American clothing varies widely from tribe to […]