Demonstration of traditional Native American Maple Sugaring, along with a pancake brunch, storytelling and educational activities. About This Event 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 sugaring! Join IAIS staff for an event celebrating the gift of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]