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Moccasin Tracks: Native American Genealogy with Jeanne Morningstar Kent

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

Tracing one’s Native American heritage can be a fascinating and rewarding experience. At the same time, it can be difficult to know where to start. Jeanne Morningstar Kent, Abenaki will share her knowledge and experience in researching Native American ancestry. Based on her own studies, Jeanne will provide essential information, helpful hints, and thought-provoking questions […]

Bark Basket Workshop with Jennifer Lee

During traditional times in the Eastern Woodlands, bark served many purposes: it could be used to cover a wigwam, tie tools together, and float a canoe. It could even be used to make beautiful, practical baskets out of. In modern time, Native American artists and culture bearers help to keep such traditions alive. Join Jennifer […]

Nature Nuts: Woodland Ecology Day

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

The forests and rivers of the Eastern Woodlands are teeming with life! The Native inhabitants recognized long ago that all living things are connected. In this session, children will play games, complete activities and bring home a craft as they learn about our four-legged friends (animals), winged friends (birds), and the finned ones (fish), as […]

Digging Detectives: Archaeology Day

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

How do people today figure out what life was like a long time ago? Until someone invents a time machine, we have to carefully look for clues that people in the past left behind. These clues are all around us, if you know where to look. Children who attend this session will dig into the […]

Moccasin Workshop

Traditional Native American clothing varied widely from tribe to tribe, but one nearly universal element was the moccasin. The word moccasin comes from the Algonquian word meaning shoe or footwear. This sturdy slipper-shaped type of shoe was sewn from tanned animal hides. Join Darlene Kascak, Schaghticoke, for a fun and informative workshop making your very […]

A Storied Tradition: Native American Storytelling Day

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

Stories tap into our human emotions and often have a lesson to tell. They help us communicate across generations and between cultures. This session will feature our Education Coordinator Darlene Kascak, Schaghticoke, who is a traditional Native American Storyteller. Children will listen to stories, make finger puppets, and develop their own story bag full of […]

Tech it Out! Traditional Skills Day

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

Ever wonder what life was like in New England 1000 years ago? Communities had to work together with the environment and its resources in order to find food, construct shelter, and make tools. Children will learn survival methods and traditional skills that people in this region have been using for thousands of years.

Get Out! Outdoor Survival Day

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

Planning to go on an outdoor adventure? Do you want your children to learn how to be prepared if they go hiking or camping? Sign them up for this Adventure Day where they will learn basic outdoor living skills, such as team building, knot tying, orienteering, and respect for fire in an outdoor setting.

Let’s Get Cooking: Culinary Day

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

Today, when we are hungry, we often go to the super market to buy food. Hundreds of years ago, this was not possible. Native Americans in the past were able to survive by using their knowledge of the natural world. Come forage with us and learn how to cook using traditional methods. Children will sample […]

Drum Workshop with Alan Madahbee

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

Drums have been important in Native American cultures throughout the Americas for centuries. Learn about the history of drums, as well as their continued importance to Native American culture, from Allan Madahbee, Ojibway as you learn how to make a rawhide drum. Spend a fun afternoon learning this skill and enjoying a workshop that cannot […]