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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.

Digging and Dugout Canoe Rides at Lake Waramaug

For thousands of years, the Native inhabitants of the Eastern Woodlands were able to make dugout canoes using natural materials found in their environment. Travel back in time with IAIS staff at Warren Town Beach on Lake Waramaug. Learn about the traditional techniques required to make a dugout canoe as you dip your paddles into […]

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 […]

Green Corn Festival

Corn is an integral part of the annual economic lifecycle of the Native American people. When the first tender ears are ripe for picking it is cause for celebration. Welcome the first corn of the season with exciting activities including drumming, dancing, children’s activities, stories, and more! We are pleased to welcome the Native Nations […]

Honeybee Demonstration

Bees are an integral part of our ecosystem today. Join Al Avitabile, Professor Emeritus of Biology at UCONN and renowned expert for an engaging presentation on the nature of honeybees. Learn about the behavior of social bee hives as Avitabile demonstrates the behavior of a live honeybee swarm. Bring along your curiosity and questions. This […]

Digging and Dugout Canoe Rides at Lake Waramaug

For thousands of years, the Native inhabitants of the Eastern Woodlands were able to make dugout canoes using natural materials found in their environment. Travel back in time with IAIS staff at Warren Town Beach on Lake Waramaug. Learn about the traditional techniques required to make a dugout canoe as you dip your paddles into […]

Summer Camp!

If your kids are restless as summer draws to a close one solution is to enroll them in a brand new week long program at the Institute for American Indian Studies in Washington Connecticut on 38 Curtis Road that is sure to engage them. This program is perfect for kids 5-13 years old and will focus on […]

Building a Community: Village Construction in the Late Woodland Period

Have you heard the news? Over the summer we are rebuilding our replicated Algonkian village using traditional tools and techniques common to the region hundreds of years ago. Many of our members and visitors are curious about how this is done.  Griffin Kalin, IAIS educator, will be in the village to answer your questions and […]