Snow Snake Workshop

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

Did you know that snow snake, a traditional Haudonosaunee (Iroquois) winter game, is still played in many Northern Native American communities? This game involves a stick carved and decorated to […]

Sunday Fun Day Crafts

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

Are you and your family experiencing a bit of cabin fever? Throughout the winter, the IAIS Education Department is offering fun, but informal craft programs on Sunday afternoons. Have fun […]

RESCHEDULED Winter Survival with Griffin Kalin

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

Would you have what it takes to thrive in the New England winters without twenty-first century technology? Perhaps you’ve wondered how Native Americans were able to start a fire in […]

Artifact I.D. Day

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

Join the conversation as Director of Research and Collections, Lucianne Lavin, Ph. D. identifies and provides interesting commentary about your local stone objects and Northeastern Native American cultural items.  While […]

Native American Courting Flute with Allan Madahbee

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

The hauntingly beautiful voice of these mystical instruments has intrigued music lovers and musicians for centuries. But why does the flute hold such importance in Native American culture? Join Allan Madahbee, […]

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, […]

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, […]

Annual Maple Sugaring Festival

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

Looking for a sweet end to the winter months? As the days get warmer, but the nights remain cold, it's just the right condition for maple sugaring! Join IAIS staff, […]

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 […]