Saturday, September 23 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM As a follow up to the sold out finger weaving basket workshop in June, we are once again pleased to host artist and educator Eva Newell (Member of Pokanoket Tribe, Pokanoket Nation; Cape Sable Island Wampanoag, Nauset and Cree descent). In this workshop, participants will construct a […]
Wednesday, September 27 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM This is a virtual event via ZOOM 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 […]
Saturday, September 30 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Orange Shirt Day is observed on September 30 in Indigenous communities throughout North America. This annual event commemorates the residential school experience in Indigenous communities, and serves as a reminder to commit to the ongoing process of reconciliation. This year, join IAIS staff for a screening and […]
Sunday, October 15 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Throughout time, humans have used different techniques to navigate their surroundings and find a sense of place. These are still useful skills in case your GPS loses its signal! Join IAIS Educator and Ecologist Susan Scherf for an interactive workshop in which participants will learn various methods […]
Saturday, October 21 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Do you have any stone artifacts or Northeastern Native American cultural items? Between 1:00 and 4:00pm, our Research Department will be hosting an Artifact I.D. Day. Join the conversation as we identify and provide interesting commentary about your items. While we can’t appraise or speculate about the […]
Sunday, October 22 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Indigenous peoples’ history has often been recounted for them by people outside of their communities, but they have their own stories to tell. Join David Eichelberg (Pataqaham Wahsoohs), Outreach and Tradition Specialist for the Mohegan Tribe for an interactive presentation on the history, culture, and tradition of […]
Wednesday, October 25 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM This 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 […]
Sunday, October 29 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Deep in the woods of Barkhamsted, Connecticut archaeologist Ken Feder found a series of irregular cellar holes that led to an archaeological and genealogical investigation into what had come to be known as the legend of the Barkhamsted Lighthouse. In the mid-1700s, Molly and James Chaugham, […]
Sunday, November 5 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM 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 […]
Saturday, November 11 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM The Institute for American Indian Studies’ Emerging Native American Artist Program supports Native voices through providing opportunities such as featured museum exhibits and public programs. The Emerging Artist Scholarship is open to undergraduate Native American students in New England and New York who are pursuing a Bachelor’s […]