Learn stories, play games and create crafts! IAIS will feature Traditional Native American Storytelling, as well as games and crafts. Play games such as snow snake, snow boat, hoop and pole, keeper of the fire, or eagle eye. Create things you can take home, such as corn husk dolls, buzzers or beading. Included in the […]
Some of our feathered friends migrate south for the winter, while others thrive in a snowy environment. Join IAIS Educator Susan Scherf, an expert in ecology, former bird bander on Nantucket, and wildlife rehabilitator at Frost Valley YMCA, for a lively presentation on bird adaptations, nesting migration, and much more! Susan will bring along bird […]
Would you have what it takes to thrive during the New England winters without twenty-first century technology? Perhaps you’ve wondered how Native Americans were able start a fire in the snow, find food, or make shelter. Join IAIS Museum Educator Griffin Kalin for a fun and informative program appropriate for all ages. Dress warmly, as […]
Looking for a sweet end to the winter months? As the days get warmer, but the nights remain cold, it's just the right condition for maple sugaring! Join IAIS staff, along with Jeff and Judy Kalin, of Primitive Technology, Inc., for an event celebrating the gift of Maple Sugar. The Kalins will demonstrate the […]
Formerly titled Designing and Planting for Pollinators Workshop, we re-named it Native Plants and Pollinator Habitats in Farms and Gardens to highlight the connection between native plants, pollinator habitat (in our yards and on farms) and food security. Come learn how to create, maintain and restore habitat to benefit pollinators. Free for NOFA (Northeast Organic Farmers Assoc.) members and […]
As part of Connecticut Trails Day Weekend, Dr. Lucianne Lavin, Director of Research and Collections, will lead a walk along the museum’s trails, ending at our replicated Algonkian Village. Get a glimpse into the history and culture of local tribal peoples, learn about their medicinal plants, and hear of their community life and spirituality. Please meet at the […]
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 live music played by Allan Madahbee, Ojibwe and traditional Native American stories while learning about the importance of giving thanks for the bounty of the Earth. Sample traditional Native […]
The Native inhabitants of the Eastern Woodlands have long recognized that all living things are related. Many of their traditional lifeways demonstrate a scientific understanding of the world around us. Throughout the Summer, on certain Saturday afternoons, participants in these programs will explore the ecology, geology, and geometry that Native Americans in this area have […]
Technology is not just the phone in your pocket or the stove in your kitchen. Technology is any tool that helps you to complete a task. Join an IAIS educator who will discuss the tools and technology that the inhabitants of the Algonkian tribes of the Woodland Period used to design, build, and thrive within […]
Corn is an integral part of the annual lifecycle of Native American people. When the first tender ears are ripe for picking it is cause for celebration. Welcome the first corn of the season with exciting activities including drumming, dancing, children’s activities, stories, and more! We are pleased to welcome the Native Nations Dance Troupe led […]