Etuaptmumk: Two-Eyed Seeing

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

Etuaptmumk is a Mi’kmaw saying that translates to “Two - Eyed Seeing.” This concept refers to learning how to see from one eye the strengths of Indigenous knowledge, and from […]

Sunday Fun Day Crafts

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

Throughout the winter, the IAIS Education Department is offering fun, but informal craft programs on Sunday afternoons. Have fun with your family and friends, explore a variety of craft mediums, […]

Sunday Fun Day Crafts

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

This Event is Postponed.  Throughout the winter, the IAIS Education Department is offering fun, but informal craft programs on Sunday afternoons. Have fun with your family and friends, explore a […]

Drum Making Workshop – POSTPONED

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

This Event is Postponed.  Drums have been an important part of Native American cultures throughout the Americas for centuries. Learn about the history of these instruments, as well as their […]

Feather Fan Workshop

Join IAIS Education Coordinator Darlene Kascak, from the Schaghticoke Tribal Nation, for an online workshop where the participants will make their own Feather Fan and learn about how these prayer […]

Natural Dye Workshop

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

Natural plants and materials can be used to create colorful patterns and designs on fabric that are just as vibrant and permanent as synthetic dyes. Joy Setton is a local […]

Drum-Making Workshop, V. 2.0

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

We are running this workshop originally scheduled for March 2020 in a modified fashion and have a few spaces available. Join Education Coordinator Darlene Kascak, Schaghticoke Tribal Nation, as you […]

Sunday Fun Day Craft Workshops: Snow Snakes

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

 This traditional Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) winter game involves a stick that is carved and decorated to resemble a snake. Competitors throw the stick along a snow trench and try to see […]

Sunday Fun Day Craft Workshops: Beading

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

For thousands of years, many Native peoples decorated clothing and items with materials found in nature, such as shell, stones, seeds and porcupine quills. In more recent centuries, multi-colored glass […]

Beaded Jewelry Workshop

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

Looking for a unique gift to show appreciation for a special Mother in your life? For thousands of years, many Native peoples decorated clothing and items with materials found in […]