September Virtual Book Club: Warrior Girl Unearthed by Angeline Boulley

Wednesday, September 25th7PM - 9PMThis is a virtual event. Looking to expand your reading list and discuss a variety of issues and topics important to Native people? Please join our virtual book club, As They Speak: Native Voices in Today’s Literature. Based on a variety of topics and featuring a range of genres, all of […]

Stories From The Animals

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

Saturday, October 19th2PM - 4PMIn Person Presentation at the IAIS Etuaptmumk is a Mi’kmaw saying that translates to “Two-Eyed Seeing.” This concept refers to learning how to see the strengths of Indigenous knowledge from one eye and the strengths of Western knowledge from the other. Join White Memorial’s Environmental Educator Colleen Harrak and IAIS Educational […]

Traditional Pottery Workshop with IAIS Research Department

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

Sunday, October 27th1PM - 4PM In conjunction with our new temporary exhibit Earth, Water; Aired and Fired about the process of pottery creation in traditional Indigenous communities, join a hands-on pottery workshop led by the IAIS Research Department. Participants will learn about elements of traditional pottery, including clay sourcing, temper, building methods, surface treatment, decoration […]

October Virtual Book Club – Never Whistle At Night, edited by Shane Hawk and Theodore Van Alst

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

Wednesday, October 30th7PM - 9PMThis is a virtual event. Looking to expand your reading list and discuss a variety of issues and topics important to Native people? Please join our virtual book club, As They Speak: Native Voices in Today’s Literature. Based on a variety of topics and featuring a range of genres, all of […]

Annual Veterans Ceremony

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

Sunday, November 3rd12:30PM Did you know that Native Americans have served in the United States military with the highest record of service per capita when compared to any other ethnic group? Each year IAIS honors several local Native Americans who have served in the Armed Forces. This year, we will be joined by the Crow […]

November Virtual Book Club – Exposure by Ramona Emerson

Wednesday, November 20th7PM - 9PMThis is a virtual event. Looking to expand your reading list and discuss a variety of issues and topics important to Native people? Please join our virtual book club, As They Speak: Native Voices in Today’s Literature. Based on a variety of topics and featuring a range of genres, all of […]

An A-Maize-ing Workshop: Corn Husk Weaving

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

Saturday, November 23rd1PM Indigenous peoples in South America began the process of domesticating corn, or maize, over 7,000 years ago. Over centuries of cross-pollination and cultural exchange, indigenous communities throughout the Americas helped to create hundreds of varieties of corn. Traditionally, corn was grown not just for eating, but for making everyday items and artwork, […]

Annual Holiday Market: Featuring Indigenous and Local Artisans

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

Every Saturday & SundayNovember 30th - December 15th11AM - 4PM hop for one-of-a-kind holiday gifts from local and indigenous vendors selling crafts and jewelry. Take advantage of this time to meet and speak with artists while learning about contemporary Native American art and cultures. Stop by to purchase gourds, pottery, jewelry, rattles, artworks, flutes, and […]

“Illuminating the Relationship Between Culture and Health: Advocating for Inclusive and Equitable Systems of Care for Indigenous Peoples”

Wednesday, December 4th7PMThis is a virtual event. The historical and contemporary impacts of colonization and ongoing settler colonialism have eroded many Indigenous communities’ connection to their cultures, contributing to observed health disparities. Despite these challenges, Indigenous Peoples have been widely successful in protecting their cultural traditions and healing practices from complete erasure. In this engaging, […]

Annual Holiday Market: Featuring Indigenous and Local Artisans

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

Every Saturday & Sunday November 30th - December 15th 11AM - 4PM hop for one-of-a-kind holiday gifts from local and indigenous vendors selling crafts and jewelry. Take advantage of this time to meet and speak with artists while learning about contemporary Native American art and cultures. Stop by to purchase gourds, pottery, jewelry, rattles, artworks, […]