Join us for another installment of Tales from the Rabbit Bag. Each Friday, Education Coordinator and Traditional Storyteller Darlene Kascak, (STN) shares a story with an important lesson. "How Squirrel got to be the size that he is today" For activities related to our Inside with IAIS series click here
Join us for another installment of Tales from the Rabbit Bag. Each Friday, Education Coordinator and Traditional Storyteller Darlene Kascak, STN, shares a story with an important lesson.
Sometimes, artifacts aren't always what they seem on the surface. Join IAIS staff as they explain the deeper truths behind specific artifacts. This week, what does a basket have to do with Connecticut history?
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 fans are an integral part of everyday Native life. Fans such as these represent a gift that can heal the heart and are often used […]
Environmental injustice is an ongoing threat to indigenous peoples globally as their lands are stripped for mining, logging, farming, ranching and storage of spent nuclear fuels. Join Dr. Laurie Weinstein, Professor Emerita of Anthropology at Western Connecticut State University, along with museum staff for an online presentation as part of the Litchfield Hills Archaeology Club […]
Join Susan Scherf, museum educator and former wildlife rehabilitator, for a thought-provoking discussion featuring the wildlife that lives right here in Connecticut! Learn more about the animals you may already encounter in your day to day and discover new ways to protect and preserve these captivating creatures! All events at IAIS are included in museum […]
It's that time of year again! Savor local Indigenous foods of lobster, clams, corn, and potatoes while enjoying drumming & dancing by the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers! As we honor our past 45 years with social distancing on our minds, we will limit onsite dinner guests and ALSO offer takeout to guests who want to […]
There is often a misconception that wampum was a form of currency for Native peoples. Rather, the Native peoples of New England traditionally considered these shell beads to be a sacred gift. In modern times, Native artists continue to use quahog shell to make intricate artwork and preserve cultural traditions. Join Allen Hazard, a renowned […]
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 textile designer who has been exploring and expanding the textile tradition through a focus on natural dyes. Join her for an interactive workshop where participants […]
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 make your very own 14” elk rawhide drum. This workshop will be held outdoors, weather permitting, or indoors with masks. Spend an afternoon learning this […]