In Person, Outdoor Event Native peoples traditionally recognized that all beings are related and that animals and plants can be our teachers. You might be seeing and hearing increased bird activity recently. Whether hiking on a trail, or looking out your window, now is the perfect time to observe and learn from our feathered friends. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
An interactive program on available winter food sources, as well as traditional processing and storing methods, in the Eastern Woodlands. About This Event Would you have what it takes to thrive in the New England winters without twenty-first century technology? Perhaps you’ve wondered how Native Americans were able to start a fire in the snow, […]
Virtual book club discussion on "Black Indian: A Memoir" by Shonda Buchanan About This Event Looking to expand your reading list and discuss a variety of issues and topics important to Native people? If so, please join our virtual book club, As They Speak: Native Voices in Today’s Literature. Based on a variety of topics […]
Make a beautiful beading project for someone special in your life, or for yourself to enjoy! About This Event Throughout the year, the IAIS Education Department offers private craft workshops on Sundays. Sign up for a time slot with your family and friends. Express your creativity while learning about the world around you and connecting […]
Saturday, January 29, 11:00am and 2:00pm Did you know that snow snake, a traditional Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) winter game, is still played today in many Northern Native American communities? This game involves a stick that is carved and decorated to resemble a snake. Competitors throw the stick along a snow trench and try to see how […]
Sunday, January 23, time slots at 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00 Throughout the year, the IAIS Education Department offers small group craft workshops on Sunday afternoons. Sign up for a time slot with your family and friends. Express your creativity while learning about the world around you and connecting with a culture that has thousands of […]