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 continued importance to Native American culture as you make your very own rawhide drum. The drums made in this workshop will be 10” elk rawhide […]
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 indigenous inhabitants of the Eastern Woodlands would have needed to know how to do so to survive. Join IAIS Educator and Ecologist Susan Scherf for […]
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 sugaring! Join IAIS staff for an event celebrating the gift of Maple Sugar. Throughout the day, IAIS Museum Educator and Ecologist Susan Scherf will demonstrate […]
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 advance of World Water Day on March 22, join us for a fun and educational event, appropriate for learners of all ages, celebrating this precious […]
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 Connecticut River watershed. Panelists include Darlene Kascak (Schagticoke Tribal Nation) Education Director of the Institute for American Indian and Traditional Native American Storyteller; Vera Sheehan, […]
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 you and connecting with a culture that has thousands of years of history in this area. This week’s workshop will focus on the songs and […]
Wednesday, March 29 7:00PM - 9:00PM Virtual EventLooking to expand your reading list and discuss a variety of issues and topics important to Nativepeople? If so, 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 the […]
Saturday, April 1 1:00pm - 4:00pm In-Person EventDo you have any stone artifacts or Northeastern Native American cultural items? Between 1:00 and 4:00pm, join our Research Department for 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 value of […]