The Sweet Taste of Success: Maple Syrup 101

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

Saturday, February 11, 11:00 AM As the days get warmer, but the nights remain cold, it’s the right condition for maple sugaring! Native Americans were the first people to use the […]

Native American Courting Flutes with Allan Madahbee

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

Sunday, February 12, 1:00 PM 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 […]

Anthropology Day Lecture with Frederick M Wiseman, Ph.D.

Thursday, February 16, 7:00 PM Dr. Frederick M. Wiseman (Abenaki Nation of Missiquoi) was trained as a Paleoethnobotanist at the University of Arizona’s Laboratory for Paleoenvironmental Studies. Since 1987, he […]

Hand Drum Workshop

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

Sunday, February 26, 11:00am 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 […]

Looking for Clues: Trekking and Tracking Hike

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

Monday, March 5 9:00AM Do you want to know how to identify which creatures have been visiting your neck of the woods, and how recently? For thousands of years, the […]

Maple Sugar Festival

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

Saturday, March 11, 11:00 AM Looking for a sweet end to the winter months? As the days get warmer, but the nights remain cold, it’s the right condition for maple […]

Creating A Ripple Effect: A World Water Day Celebration

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

Saturday, March 18 10:00AM - 3:00PM In Person Event Water is one of the most vital resources for all beings and has important cultural significance in many indigenous communities. In […]

Kwanitekw (Connecticut River): The Sustainer of Life

Wednesday, March 22 7:00PM - 9:00PM Virtual EventIn honor of World Water Day, a panel of Indigenous citizens and environmental scientists share multiple perspectives on living in relationship with the […]

Sunday Fun Day Workshop – Songs and Stories

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

Sunday, March 26 1:00PM - 3:00PM In-Person EventThroughout the year, the IAIS Education Department frequently offers educational workshops on Sunday afternoons.  Express your creativity while learning about the world around […]