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 at IAISFriday, May 3rd (1:00PM - 4:00PM)Saturday, May 4th (11:00AM - 4:00PM)Sunday, May 5th (11:00AM - 4:00PM)Each year, thousands of women, children, and 2 Spirit Native Americans […]

Connecticut Trails Day Walk – Barking Up The RIGHT Tree

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

Sunday, June 2nd10:00AM - 12:00PM Did you know that late spring and early summer is the best season to peel bark off of a tree?  As such, it was the […]

Building a Community in our Village: Strawberry Moon Volunteer Day at IAIS

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

Saturday, June 15th10:00AM - 12:00PM;1:00PM - 3:00PM For thousands of years, Native communities in the Eastern Woodlands lived in villages consisting of dome-shaped structures called wigwams, made out of saplings, […]

Cordage Creation Workshop with Susan Scherf

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

Saturday, July 20th1PM - 3PM For thousands of years, indigenous communities have used natural fibers to make everything from shelter, to fishing equipment, to clothing. Join IAIS Educator and Ecologist […]

19th Annual Green Corn Festival

Hollow Park Hollow Park, 43 Hollow Road, Woodbury, CT, United States

Sunday, August 11th12PM - 4PMHollow Park, 43 Hollow Road, Woodbury, CT Corn is an integral part of the annual life cycle of Native American people. When the first tender ears […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]