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Celebrate Indigenous Peoples at the Institute for American Indian Studies

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

Sunday, October 9th11:00am - 4:00pm Visit the Institute for American Indian Studies for educational activities related to the Indigenous inhabitants of Quinnetukut. Join expert educators for guided tours about Native lifeways past and present. Stop by our Replicated Algonkian Village for demonstrations and discussions about traditional lifeways. Participate in games of trivia designed to test your […]

Artifact ID Day

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

Saturday, October 22nd, 1:00 to 4:00pm In Person Event Do you have any stone artifacts or Northeastern Native American cultural items? Between 1:00 and 4:00, join our Research Department for a small group Artifact I.D. Day.  Join the conversation as they identify and provide interesting commentary about your items. While they can’t appraise or speculate […]

Give it a Shot Pop-Up Archery!

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

Sunday, October 23rd11:00am - 3:00pm 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 […]

October Virtual Book Club – Braiding Sweetgrass

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

As They Speak: Native Voices in Today’s Literature – Virtual Book Club Wednesday, October 26 7:00 pm on Zoom October Title: Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer 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 […]

An Evening with Robin Wall Kimmerer – RESCHEDULED

Thomas S. Perakos Arts & Community Center

 An Evening with Robin Wall Kimmerer has been rescheduled to:   Friday, October 28th 6:00pm-7:00pm   Free Event at the Thomas S. Perakos Arts & Community Center at the Frederick Gunn School   Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer (Citizen Potawatomi Nation) is visiting Washington CT! Join us for an evening structured around connecting people with a healthier […]

Annual Veteran’s Day Ceremony

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

Sunday, November 13 12:00 Noon In Person Event 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 Native Americans who have served in the Armed Forces. This year, we will be honoring […]

Nebizun: Water is Life Gallery Talk and Exhibit Opening with Vera Longtoe Sheehan

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

Opening Saturday, November 19 Exhibit will be on display at IAIS through April 2023  In Person Exhibit   Nebizun is the Abenaki word for medicine and the root word Nebi is the Abenaki word for water. Nebizun: Water is Life is a travelling exhibit that will be visiting IAIS beginning in November. This powerful exhibit […]

Sunday Fun Day Workshop: Leather Pouches

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

Sunday, November 20 1:00pm In Person Event The IAIS Education Department regularly offers craft workshops on Sunday afternoons. Express your creativity while learning about the world around you and connecting with a culture that has thousands of years of history in the area. Cultures throughout the world, including Native Americans, have used leather for clothing […]

As They Speak: Native Voices in Today’s Literature

November Title: Night of the Living Rez: Stories by Morgan Talty Virtual Book Club Discussion Wednesday, November 30 7:00pm   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 […]

Nebizun: Water is Life Gallery Talk with Vera Longtoe Sheehan

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

Saturday, December 10, 1:00pm In-Person Event Nebizun is the Abenaki word for medicine and the root word Nebi is the Abenaki word for water. Nebizun: Water is Life is a powerful traveling exhibit that brings together artwork by Abenaki artists of the Champlain Valley and Connecticut River Valley regions. It illustrates the Abenaki relationship to […]