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Culture Keeper Conversation: Honoring the Legacy of Trudie Lamb Richmond

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

Presentation and discussion about the life of about an influential Native American culture keeper, with her daughter and granddaughter. About This Event Trudie Lamb Richmond, Schaghticoke, was a Native American educator, activist, author and master storyteller who helped to inspire generations of Native youth to advocate for themselves, their communities, and the preservation of their […]

Free

Drum Making Workshop

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

Make your own 14" rawhide hand drum About This Event 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 continued importance to Native American culture as you make your very own rawhide drum. The drums made in this […]

$90 – $110

“Pound Ridge Massacre” Film Screening and Discussion

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

Film screening and discussion about a documentary focusing on the history of an event known as the Pound Ridge Massacre About This Event In March of 1644 a combined force of Dutch and English forces in the Hudson Valley attacked a Native village in the area of Pound Ridge, the horrific climax to the conflict […]

Free

As They Speak: March Virtual Book Club Discussion

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

Virtual book club discussion about "Sister Nations: Native American Women Writers on Community" About This Event Looking to expand your reading list and discuss a variety of issues and topics important to Native people? If so, join our virtual book club, As They Speak: Native Voices in Today’s Literature. Based on a variety of topics […]

Free

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Basic Birding with Susan Scherf

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

In Person, Outdoor Event Native peoples traditionally recognized that all beings are related and that animals and plants can be our teachers. You might be seeing and hearing increased bird activity recently. Whether hiking on a trail, or looking out your window, now is the perfect time to observe and learn from our feathered friends. […]

$5 – $10
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Spring Woodland Adventure Day

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

Wednesday April 20, 9:00am to Noon. In person event Do you have children that are off from school this week? Looking to get them out of the house for some exciting and educational activities? Have them join experienced educators and camp staff for one, or both, of these fun filled programs geared for learners ages […]

$20 – $25

Spring Woodland Adventure Day

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

In person event Do you have children that are off from school this week? Looking to get them out of the house for some exciting and educational activities? Have them join experienced educators and camp staff for one, or both, of these fun filled programs geared for learners ages 6 through 12, with activities related […]

$20 – $25
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Annual Members’ Meeting: Planting the Seeds for the Next Generation

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

Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 11:00 AM Join us for our Annual Members’ Meeting, as we formally elect our 2022 Officers and Trustees. Following, we invite you to join IAIS Staff for a celebration of the renewal of life that accompanies spring after a cold, hard winter. Learn about traditional companion planting methods and seed […]

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Red Dress Installation

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

Saturday, April 30; Sunday, May 1 and Wednesday, May 4 – Sunday, May 8 11:00am – 4:00pm each day In-Person, Outdoor Installation; Installation is Weather Dependent We are once again partnering with the town of Washington in an initiative known as The REDress Project, based on an installation in 2010 by Métis artist Jaime Black. […]

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Virtual Film Screening and Discussion: Bring Her Home

Stream Documentary Online: Sunday, May 1st – Thursday, May 5th Virtual Discussion: Thursday, May 5, 7:00pm From Vision Maker Media and Twin Cities PBS, the 2022 documentary Bring Her Home follows three Indigenous women, an artist, an activist, and a politician – as they fight to vindicate and honor their missing and murdered relatives who […]