Saturday, June 27 | 1:00PMAs the Strawberry Moon approaches, it’s the perfect time to celebrate and honor the abundance Mother Earth provides. Join Indigenous chef Jason Lamb (Schaghticoke) for a cooking demonstration and discussion about foodways in local tribal communities. Bring your appetite for knowledge as you sample some recipes that blend traditional and contemporary […]
Saturday, July 18 | 1:00PMEtuaptmumk, or “Two Eyed Seeing,” refers to the braiding together of Western and Indigenous methods. When applied, it has the ability to lead to cross-cultural and transformational changes. Join Joseph Velky III, (Schaghticoke Tribal Nation), who is pursuing a Bachelors of Science in Fish and Wildlife Biology at North Carolina […]
Saturday, July 25 | 1:00PM-4:00PMDo 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 value of an object, […]
Wednesday, July 29 | 7:00PMVirtual discussion 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 the books we will […]
Sunday, August 912:00PM - 4:00PM Hollow Park, 43 Hollow Road Woodbury, CT 06798 Corn is an integral part of the annual life cycle of Native American people. When the first tender ears are ripe for picking it is cause for celebration. Welcome the first corn of the season with a lively lineup including drumming, dancing, […]
Saturday, August 151:30PM - 3:30PMThe Institute for American Indian Studies and The Connecticut Storytelling Center present “Roots and Rivers,” a lively gathering of stories from many cultures. We invite you to come share a story - humorous, heartfelt, or ancestral - and help weave together a river of community memory. Whether your family has been […]
Saturday, August 221:00PM - 4:00PMLooking for one more day of summer fun before the school year starts? Want a taste of what our summer camp has to offer as you plan for next year? Are you young at heart, but a bit too old for our actual summer camp? Join experienced educators from the Institute […]
Wednesday, August 267:00PMVirtual DiscussionLooking 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 the books we will be reading […]
Saturday, August 291:00PMThe American Revolution was a war of upheaval for many Indigenous communities across the Colonial world. These communities, however, were not passive observers of this conflict. In many cases, Indigenous communities were active participants, with some siding with the British and others with the Colonists. Some Indigenous soldiers were even the first to […]
Saturday, September 51:00PM-3:00PMFor thousands of years, cultures throughout the world, including many Native American communities, have used bows and arrows for utilitarian purposes. 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 skills. Anytime between 1:00 pm […]