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From The Earth and the Sea: Annual Clambake Fundraiser

Riverwalk Pavilion 11A School Street, Washington Depot, CT, United States

Saturday, September 14th6PMRiverwalk Pavilion, 11A School St, Washington Depot Savor local Indigenous foods of lobster, clams, corn, and potatoes as we come together to celebrate Indigenous peoples of Connecticut. This year we are proud to honor Indigenous artists who have enriched our lives with their work - our 2023 Emerging Artist Award recipient Claudine Purdue […]

Give It a Shot! Archery and Wrist Guard Workshop

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

Saturday, September 21st1PM - 3PM For thousands of years, cultures throughout the world, including many Native American communities, used bows and arrows for utilitarian purposes, such as hunting. In modern times, archery is often used for recreational purposes, but it can still be an exciting way to practice patience, dexterity, hand-eye coordination and other useful […]

Housatonic Heritage Walk – Planting the Seeds For New Understanding at IAIS

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

Sunday, September 22nd1PM - 3PM In many indigenous communities, plants are considered teachers because there is much that we can learn from them. As part of the annual Housatonic Heritage Walks program, join IAIS staff for a guided walk along our museum trails and learn about scientific and Indigenous understandings of local plant life. End […]

Winter Moon Walk

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

Saturday, December 14th6PM The soft sounds of the nighttime winter woodlands provide a pleasant setting for a walk guided by the light of the last full moon of 2024. As it is the full moon that appears around the time of the winter solstice, it is fitting that some tribes refer to this one as […]

February Family Fun: Games and Activities

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

Saturday, 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 […]

Maple Sugar Festival 2025

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

Saturday, 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 […]

Three Sisters’ Seed Starting Workshop: Planting The Seeds For New Growth

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

Saturday, April 191PM - 3PM For generations, many Indigenous communities in the Americas have practiced a companion planting method known as the three sisters, using the combined strength of corn, beans, and squash to produce healthy gardens. Join IAIS Staff for a workshop and celebration of the renewal of life that accompanies spring after a […]

Missing Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two Spirit Awareness Week

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

Saturday, May 3 - Saturday May 10 Red Dress Installation at the IAIS museum: Saturday, May 3rd - Saturday, May 10th Each year, thousands of women, children, and 2 Spirit Native Americans go missing or are found murdered in the United States and Canada. Gaps in data make the true scope difficult to estimate, but […]

Spring Ecology Hike: Bugs and Birds of the Eastern Woodlands

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

Saturday, May 241:00PM - 3:00PM Many Indigenous communities traditionally recognize that all beings are related and that animals and plants can be our teachers. Indeed, there is much that we can learn from the creatures that share the environment around us. Join ecologist and IAIS Educator Susan Scherf for a guided ecology hike, in which […]

Ripe for the Taking? A Two-Eyed Seeing Strawberry Planting Workshop

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

Saturday, June 212:00PM - 4:00PM Cultures throughout the world have traditions and beliefs centered around the strawberry. In many Indigenous communities it is said that when wild strawberries ripen, they represent life and good health. As the first local berry to ripen, they also herald the arrival of summer. Join IAIS Educational Outreach Ambassador Darlene […]