The Science and Tradition of Dugout Canoes
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 […]
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Lecture
“Resilience: Honoring Those Lost, Those Murdered, and Those Who Still Search” Poetry and Discussion with Osage Artist Dante Biss-Grayson
The Institute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United StatesNovember 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 […]
Dr. Lucianne Lavin Lecture “A Native American Winter”
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 […]
Anthropology Day Lecture with Dr. Margaret Bruchac
The Institute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United StatesVirtual 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 […]
Free
Strawberry Festival
Insitute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United StatesSaturday, 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 […]
$10 – $20
The Creator’s Game: A Virtual Presentation by Dr. Allan Downey
Tuesday, July 26, 7:00pm Virtual Event Dr. Allan Downey (Dakelh Nation) is an Associate Professor in the Department of History and Indigenous Studies Program at McMaster University. Among his numerous […]
Let’s Get Fired Up! Traditional Pottery Workshop
Insitute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United StatesSeptember 24th, 25th & October 1st1:00pm - 4:00pm Join a three-day workshop where participants will be guided through the construction and pit-firing of their own clay vessel. Learn about elements […]
An Evening with Robin Wall Kimmerer – RESCHEDULED
Thomas S. Perakos Arts & Community CenterAn Evening with Robin Wall Kimmerer has been rescheduled to: Friday, October 28th 6:00pm-7:00pm Free Event at the Thomas S. Perakos Arts & Community Center at the Frederick Gunn […]
Nebizun: Water is Life Gallery Talk with Vera Longtoe Sheehan
Insitute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United StatesSaturday, December 10, 1:00pm In-Person Event Nebizun is the Abenaki word for medicine and the root word Nebi is the Abenaki word for water. Nebizun: Water is Life is a […]
Anthropology Day Lecture with Frederick M Wiseman, Ph.D.
Thursday, February 16, 7:00 PM Dr. Frederick M. Wiseman (Abenaki Nation of Missiquoi) was trained as a Paleoethnobotanist at the University of Arizona’s Laboratory for Paleoenvironmental Studies. Since 1987, he […]