This Event is Postponed. Environmental injustice is an ongoing threat to indigenous peoples globally as their lands are stripped for mining, logging, farming, ranching and storage of spent nuclear fuels. […]
Join IAIS' Assistant Director/Curator in a discussion regarding the proliferation of Lover's Leap sites throughout the United States with the authors of Lover's Leap Legends: From Sappho of Lesbos to […]
Environmental injustice is an ongoing threat to indigenous peoples globally as their lands are stripped for mining, logging, farming, ranching and storage of spent nuclear fuels. Join Dr. Laurie Weinstein, […]
There is often a misconception that wampum was a form of currency for Native peoples. Rather, the Native peoples of New England traditionally considered these shell beads to be a […]
As we recognize the final weekend of Hispanic Heritage Month, join us in welcoming Dr. Mary Ann Mahony, Professor of Latin American History at CCSU, for an online presentation on […]
For thousands of years, the Native inhabitants of the Eastern Woodlands were able to make dugout canoes using natural materials found in their environment. Want to get an in depth […]
November 13th, 4:00pm-6:00pm The installation explores the root causes of the MMIW epidemic. Through spreading awareness the artist promotes actionable change. According to the Urban Health Institute, 5,712 cases of […]
A Native American Winter Tuesday, Dec. 7, 6:00p.m. Virtual Lecture If you were a Native American living 500 (or 1000 or 5000) years ago, likely you would look forward […]
Virtual Anthropology Day Lecture with Dr. Margaret Bruchac on "Animacy and Afterlives: Material Memories in Wampum Collections." About This Event In recognition of International Anthropology Day, we welcome Dr. Margaret […]
Saturday, June 18, 12:00pm - 4:00pm In Person Event When wild strawberries ripen, they represent life and good health. They also herald the ripening of fresh fruits and the arrival […]