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Native American Courting Flute with Allan Madahabee

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

Saturday, February 17th 1:00PM - 3:00PM The hauntingly beautiful voice of these traditional woodwind instruments has intrigued music lovers and musicians for centuries; but why does the flute hold such importance in certain Native American cultures? Join Allan Madahbee (Ojibwe), artist and musician, for an interactive presentation. Allan will discuss the significance of the instrument, […]

Sunday Fun Day – Gifts of the Maple: A Sweet Treat

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

Sunday Fun Day - Gifts of the Maple: A Sweet Treat  Sunday, February 11th 1:00PM - 3:00PM The IAIS Education Department frequently offers family-friendly educational workshops on Sunday afternoons.  This year, many of our Sunday Fun Day workshops feature the teachings of trees and the power of plants, which indigenous communities have been carefully stewarding […]

Snow Snake Workshop

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

Saturday, January 20th 1:00PM - 2:30PM 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 Fun Day Workshop – Pines: The Perfect Pitch

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

Sunday, January 14th 1:00PM - 2:30PM The IAIS Education Department frequently offers family-friendly educational workshops on Sunday afternoons.  This year, many of our Sunday Fun Day workshops will focus on the teachings of trees and the power of plants, which indigenous communities have been carefully stewarding for thousands of years. For this month’s workshop, we […]

Winter in the Woodlands: Games, Crafts and Activities

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

Thursday, December 28 & Friday, December 29 9:30am - 12:30pm both days Looking for something fun and educational for your children to do during the holiday week? Sign them up for one or two days of exciting indoor and outdoor activities inspired by the lifeways and lessons of local Native Americans! Each day, the IAIS […]

December Virtual Book Club – Gather: Richard Van Camp on the Joy of Storytelling

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

Wednesday, December 27th 7:00PM - 9:00PM This is a virtual event 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, […]

Winter Moon Walk

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

Tuesday, December 26th 6:00PM - 8:00PM The soft sounds of the nighttime winter woodlands provide a pleasant setting for a walk guided by the light of the last full moon of 2023. As it is the full moon that appears around the time of the winter solstice, it is fitting that some tribes refer to […]

Flat-Stitch Jewelry Workshop with Irene Norman

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

Sunday, December 10th 12:00PM - 3:00PM For thousands of years, Native peoples have decorated clothing and items with materials found in nature, such as shells, stones, seeds and porcupine quills. In more recent centuries, multi-colored glass beads have become a favorite medium, as well. In this wonderful workshop hosted by IAIS Educator Irene Norman (Mohawk […]

Annual Holiday Market

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

Saturday, December 2; Sunday, December 3; Saturday, December 9; & Sunday, December 10 11:00AM - 4:00pPM each day. Shop for one-of-a-kind holiday gifts from local and Native American vendors selling crafts and jewelry. Take advantage of this time to meet and speak with artists while learning about contemporary Native American art and cultures. Stop by […]

November Virtual Book Club – The Seed Keeper: A Novel

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

Wednesday, November 29 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM This is a virtual event 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 […]