Learn about the history of maple syrup production, as well as various tips and techniques on how to do it yourself in your own backyard. About This Event As the days get warmer, but the nights remain cold, it’s the right condition for maple sugaring! Native Americans were the first people to use the gifts […]
Virtual Anthropology Day Lecture with Dr. Margaret Bruchac on "Animacy and Afterlives: Material Memories in Wampum Collections." About This Event In recognition of International Anthropology Day, we welcome Dr. Margaret Bruchac (Abenaki), Associate Professor of Anthropology and Coordinator of Native American and Indigenous Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, for a virtual presentation. In a […]
In-person outdoor event - Saturday, December 18, 6:00pm 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 2021. As the winter solstice approaches, it is fitting that some tribes refer to the full moon this time of year as the “Long […]
Saturday, November 27 and Sunday, November 28 - 11:00 am - 4:00pm; additional dates in December TBD In-Person 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 to […]
Sunday, November 21 - Time Slots between 1:00 and 4:00pm In-Person Event Do you have any stone artifacts or Northeastern Native American cultural items? Between 1:00 and 4:00, sign up for a time slot with our Director of Research and Collections, Lucianne Lavin, Ph. D. for a small group Artifact I.D. Day. Join the conversation as […]
Sunday, November 14, 3:00pm In-Person Event The Litchfield Hills Archaeology Club welcomes Dr. John Pfeiffer, who has worked as an archaeologist and anthropologist in the Northeast for over 60 years. His study of the Nehantic has been a 35-year commitment and has bridged the gap between prehistory, history, genealogy, and contemporary ethnology. Join Dr. Pfeiffer for […]
Sunday, November 14th 2021, 12:00pm In-Person Event Did you know that Native Americans have served in the United States military with the highest record of service per capita when compared to any other ethnic group? Each year IAIS honors Native Americans who have served in the Armed Forces. This year, […]
November 13th, 4:00pm-6:00pm The installation explores the root causes of the MMIW epidemic. Through spreading awareness the artist promotes actionable change. According to the Urban Health Institute, 5,712 cases of MMIW were reported in 2016, of these, only 116 were logged into the Department of Justice Database. Dante Biss-Grayson, in this ongoing installation honors those […]
Sunday, October 17, Timeslots from 1:00pm to 4:00pm In Person, Small Group Event Join the IAIS Education Department for a small group craft workshop on a Sunday afternoon. 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 […]
Saturday, October 16, 11:00am – 4:00pm In Person Event Ongoing throughout the day, dig into the fun with IAIS Staff and uncover what makes archaeology such a fascinating field of study. Archaeology is the study of objects that people leave behind and helps those in the present figure out what life was like in societies […]
