The Science and Tradition of Dugout Canoes
For thousands of years, the Native inhabitants of the Eastern Woodlands were able to make dugout canoes using natural materials found in their environment. Want to get an in depth […]
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Primitive Skills
Smithsonian Museum Day
The Institute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United StatesMuseum Day is an annual celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian Magazine. Participating museums across the country provide Free Admission to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. Bring along […]
Dr. Lucianne Lavin Lecture “A Native American Winter”
A Native American Winter Tuesday, Dec. 7, 6:00p.m. Virtual Lecture If you were a Native American living 500 (or 1000 or 5000) years ago, likely you would look forward […]
Snow Snake Workshop
Insitute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United StatesSaturday, January 29, 11:00am and 2:00pm Did you know that snow snake, a traditional Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) winter game, is still played today in many Northern Native American communities? This game […]
Winter Survival and Foraging Program
Insitute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United StatesAn interactive program on available winter food sources, as well as traditional processing and storing methods, in the Eastern Woodlands. About This Event Would you have what it takes to […]
$5 – $15
Annual Maple Sugar Festival
Insitute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United StatesDemonstration of traditional Native American Maple Sugaring, along with a pancake brunch, storytelling and educational activities. About This Event Looking for a sweet end to the winter months? As the […]
$5 – $15
Basic Birding with Susan Scherf
Insitute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United StatesIn Person, Outdoor Event Native peoples traditionally recognized that all beings are related and that animals and plants can be our teachers. You might be seeing and hearing increased bird […]
$5 – $10
Spring Woodland Adventure Day
Insitute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United StatesIn person event Do you have children that are off from school this week? Looking to get them out of the house for some exciting and educational activities? Have them […]
$20 – $25
Artifact ID Day with IAIS Research Department
Insitute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United StatesSaturday, May 28, 1:00 to 4:00pm In Person Event Do you have any stone artifacts or Northeastern Native American cultural items? Between 1:00 and 4:00, join our Research Department for […]
Let’s Get Fired Up! Traditional Pottery Workshop
Insitute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United StatesSeptember 24th, 25th & October 1st1:00pm - 4:00pm Join a three-day workshop where participants will be guided through the construction and pit-firing of their own clay vessel. Learn about elements […]