Annual Veteran’s Day Ceremony

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

Sunday, November 13 12:00 Noon In Person Event Did you know that Native Americans have served in the United States military with the highest record of service per capita when […]

Winter Full Moon Walk

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

Friday January 6th, 6:00pm The soft sounds of the nighttime winter woodlands provide a pleasant setting for a walk guided by the light of the first full moon of 2023. […]

The Sweet Taste of Success: Maple Syrup 101

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

Saturday, February 11, 11:00 AM As the days get warmer, but the nights remain cold, it’s the right condition for maple sugaring! Native Americans were the first people to use the […]

Looking for Clues: Trekking and Tracking Hike

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

Monday, March 5 9:00AM Do you want to know how to identify which creatures have been visiting your neck of the woods, and how recently? For thousands of years, the […]

Maple Sugar Festival

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

Saturday, March 11, 11:00 AM Looking 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 […]

Creating A Ripple Effect: A World Water Day Celebration

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

Saturday, March 18 10:00AM - 3:00PM In Person Event Water is one of the most vital resources for all beings and has important cultural significance in many indigenous communities. In […]

Sunday Fun Day Workshop: Life in Full Bloom

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

Sunday, April 15 1:00pm - 2:30pm In-Person WorkshopThroughout the year, the IAIS Education Department frequently offers educational workshops on Sunday afternoons.  Express your creativity while learning about the world around […]

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

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

Red Dress Installation and Red Sand Project Friday, May 5 1:00pm - 4:00pm Saturday, May 6, 11:00am - 4:00pm Sunday, May 7, 11:00am - 4:00pm Each year, thousands of women, children, […]

Atlatl Workshop

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

Sunday, May 21 11:00pm - 1pm In-Person Event Did you know that before the bow and arrow many cultures throughout the world, including Native Americans, used atlatls to hunt? Such […]

CT Open House Day

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

Saturday, June 10 11:00am - 4pm In-Person Event Visit the Institute for American Indian Studies to learn about the more than 12,000-year history of Connecticut’s Native American inhabitants. Museum educators […]