Rooted in Tradition: Giving Thanks To the Strawberry

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

Saturday, June 17 1:00pm - 3pm In-Person Event When wild strawberries ripen, they represent life and good health. As the first local berry to ripen, they also herald the arrival […]

Rooted in Tradition: Guided Plants’ Walk with Jesse Rose Komaromi

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

Saturday, August 12 11:00am In many traditional Indigenous worldviews, plants are considered to be our relatives, elders, and teachers. Join Jesse Rose Komaromi, Schaghticoke Tribal Nation, to embark on a […]

18th Annual Green Corn Festival

River Walk Pavillion 11A School Street, Washington, CT, United States

Sunday, August 13th, 12:00pm - 4:00pm Outdoor Event, Rain or Shine Location: River Walk Pavilion, 11A School Street Washington, CT Corn is an integral part of the annual life cycle […]

Let’s Get Fired Up! Traditional Pottery Workshop

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

August 19 & 20  1:00 - 4:00pm each day Join a three-day workshop in which participants will be guided through the construction and pit-firing of their own clay vessel. Learn […]

Can You Canoe? Dugout Canoe Rides

Warren Town Beach 26D N Shore Rd, Warren, CT, United States

Sunday, August 27 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Dugout canoes were a major form of transportation for Native Americans in the Eastern Woodlands for thousands of years. These vessels would […]

Walking With Both Eyes Open: Scientific and Indigenous Knowledge at IAIS

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

Saturday, September 9 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Etuaptmumk is a Mi'kmaw saying that translates to "Two-Eyed Seeing." As attributed to Mi'kmaw Elder Albert Marshall, this concept refers to learning […]

Finding Your Bearings at IAIS: Orienteering Workshop

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

Sunday, October 15 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Throughout time, humans have used different techniques to navigate their surroundings and find a sense of place. These are still useful skills […]

The Barkhamsted Lighthouse Book Talk with Dr. Ken Feder

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

Sunday, October 29 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Deep in the woods of Barkhamsted, Connecticut archaeologist Ken Feder found a series of irregular cellar holes that led to an archaeological […]

Annual Veterans’ Day Ceremony

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

Sunday, November 5 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM Did you know that Native Americans have served in the United States military with the highest record of service per capita when […]

Winter Moon Walk

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

Tuesday, December 26th 6:00PM - 8:00PM The soft sounds of the nighttime winter woodlands provide a pleasant setting for a walk guided by the light of the last full moon […]