We Are All Connected: Earth Day Event
Since long before Earth Day was established in 1970 to promote protection of the environment, Native Americans groups have believed that all living and non-living things had a spirit, or […]
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Outdoors
Before the Bow and Arrow: An Atlatl Workshop with Gary Nolf
The Institute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United StatesSaturday, May 5, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Did you know that before the bow and arrow many Native Americans used atlatls to hunt? Such dart throwers enabled hunters to […]
Connecticut Trails Day Heritage Walk
The Institute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United StatesAs part of Connecticut Trails Day weekend, Dr Lucianne Lavin, Director of Research and Collections at IAIS, will lead a walk along the museum's trails, ending at our replicated Algonkian […]
Strawberry Moon Festival
When wild strawberries ripen, they represent life and good health. They also herald the ripening of fresh fruits and the arrival of summer. Visitors of all ages will enjoy music […]
Summer Solstice Walk
The Institute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United StatesJoin IAIS staff as we take a walk along our museum’s trails and discuss the significance of the summer solstice in various cultures, ending in our replicated Algonkian village […]
Nature Nuts: Woodland Ecology Day
The Institute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United StatesThe forests and rivers of the Eastern Woodlands are teeming with life! The Native inhabitants recognized long ago that all living things are connected. In this session, children will play […]
Digging and Dugout Canoe Rides at Lake Waramaug
For thousands of years, the Native inhabitants of the Eastern Woodlands were able to make dugout canoes using natural materials found in their environment. Travel back in time with IAIS […]
Tech it Out! Traditional Skills Day
The Institute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United StatesEver wonder what life was like in New England 1000 years ago? Communities had to work together with the environment and its resources in order to find food, construct shelter, […]
Digging and Dugout Canoe Rides at Lake Waramaug
For thousands of years, the Native inhabitants of the Eastern Woodlands were able to make dugout canoes using natural materials found in their environment. Travel back in time with IAIS […]
Get Out! Outdoor Survival Day
The Institute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United StatesPlanning to go on an outdoor adventure? Do you want your children to learn how to be prepared if they go hiking or camping? Sign them up for this Adventure […]