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A Presentation on the Nolumbeka Project with Jennifer Lee

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

Saturday, August 31st1PM - 3PMIn Person and Virtual Program The Nolumbeka Project is an organization based in Massachusetts dedicated to providing information about the histories, cultures, and persistence of Northeastern Indigenous Peoples, with the goal of ensuring that they are recognized and celebrated. Join educator and independent researcher Jennifer Lee, Northern Narragansett, for a presentation […]

From The Earth and the Sea: Annual Clambake Fundraiser

Riverwalk Pavilion 11A School Street, Washington Depot, CT, United States

Saturday, September 14th6PMRiverwalk Pavilion, 11A School St, Washington Depot Savor local Indigenous foods of lobster, clams, corn, and potatoes as we come together to celebrate Indigenous peoples of Connecticut. This year we are proud to honor Indigenous artists who have enriched our lives with their work - our 2023 Emerging Artist Award recipient Claudine Purdue […]

Give It a Shot! Archery and Wrist Guard Workshop

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

Saturday, September 21st1PM - 3PM For thousands of years, cultures throughout the world, including many Native American communities, used bows and arrows for utilitarian purposes, such as hunting. In modern times, archery is often used for recreational purposes, but it can still be an exciting way to practice patience, dexterity, hand-eye coordination and other useful […]

Housatonic Heritage Walk – Planting the Seeds For New Understanding at IAIS

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

Sunday, September 22nd1PM - 3PM In many indigenous communities, plants are considered teachers because there is much that we can learn from them. As part of the annual Housatonic Heritage Walks program, join IAIS staff for a guided walk along our museum trails and learn about scientific and Indigenous understandings of local plant life. End […]

September Homeschool Program – We’re All In this Together: Life Lessons in Indigenous Communities

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

Tuesday, September 24th10AM - 12PM Fall is a busy time for field trips at our museum! As our availability quickly fills up, we’re reserving a few days for homeschool families to sign up for a program at our museum. This month, allow Native American life lessons and cultural items to transport your students through time. […]

September Virtual Book Club: Warrior Girl Unearthed by Angeline Boulley

Wednesday, September 25th7PM - 9PMThis is a virtual event. Looking to expand your reading list and discuss a variety of issues and topics important to Native people? Please join our virtual book club, As They Speak: Native Voices in Today’s Literature. Based on a variety of topics and featuring a range of genres, all of […]

Stories From The Animals

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

Saturday, October 19th2PM - 4PMIn Person Presentation at the IAIS Etuaptmumk is a Mi’kmaw saying that translates to “Two-Eyed Seeing.” This concept refers to learning how to see the strengths of Indigenous knowledge from one eye and the strengths of Western knowledge from the other. Join White Memorial’s Environmental Educator Colleen Harrak and IAIS Educational […]

Traditional Pottery Workshop with IAIS Research Department

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

Sunday, October 27th1PM - 4PM In conjunction with our new temporary exhibit Earth, Water; Aired and Fired about the process of pottery creation in traditional Indigenous communities, join a hands-on pottery workshop led by the IAIS Research Department. Participants will learn about elements of traditional pottery, including clay sourcing, temper, building methods, surface treatment, decoration […]

October Virtual Book Club – Never Whistle At Night, edited by Shane Hawk and Theodore Van Alst

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

Wednesday, October 30th7PM - 9PMThis is a virtual event. Looking to expand your reading list and discuss a variety of issues and topics important to Native people? Please join our virtual book club, As They Speak: Native Voices in Today’s Literature. Based on a variety of topics and featuring a range of genres, all of […]

Annual Veterans Ceremony

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

Sunday, November 3rd12:30PM Did you know that Native Americans have served in the United States military with the highest record of service per capita when compared to any other ethnic group? Each year IAIS honors several local Native Americans who have served in the Armed Forces. This year, we will be joined by the Crow […]