#NativeAmerican thingstodo

[westernconnecticut]

Play Snow Snake @ IAIS January 20

The snow snake game was once one of the most popular winter games played in North America. Many Native American Communities played it from Maine to California, Oklahoma to Alaska. Today, this game is being revitalized across the country. On Saturday, January 20 at 1 p.m. at the Institute for American Indian Studies on 38 Curtis Road in Washington Connecticut, competitors can make their very own…

[foundationresellers]

This could be a movie scene #nativeamerican #baldeagle #wolf #nativeamericanart #thriftwithme #thriftstorefinds #thrifthaul #thrifted #thriftwithme #thrifting #centralflorida #leesburgfl #lakecountyflorida #florida #thingstodo (at FBC Thrift Store) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpD4JPmLs-E/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[dancingbeyondcancer]

TWO LOCATIONS!!! Join Us this Weekend at Los Rosales in West Sedona or The Sedona Vista Village in the VOC!!! Come see over 40+ artists... #Artshow #art #artists #photography #indianart #thingstodo #nativeamerican #nativeart #candles #show #food #books #jewelry #handmade #Orgone #orgonite #EMF #protection #crystals #quartz #shungite #triskelion #structuredwater #sacredgeometry #floweroflife #psychic #sedona #sedonavortex #vortex #dancingbeyondcancer @ Sedona Vista Village (at Los Rosales Mexican Food) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9uM9UBBoUH/?igshid=1phmupx6hqzt2

[ablackchicnolalife]

New Orleans Black Masking Indians- St.Jospeh’s Night with the Flaming Aarows Gang

New Orleans Black Masking Indians- St.Jospeh’s Night with the Flaming Aarows Gang

I may have missed Mardi Gras, but what’s catching beads when one can experience the magnificent and beautiful sights and sounds of who you may know as “Mardi Gras Indians,” but in New Orleans, we know them as Black Masking Indians. And I was able to be among them and others celebrating on St. Joseph’s Night under the Claiborne Bridge in New Orleans. Being amid these souls is an experience like no…

[heritage-elm-springs-blog]

It’s nuts! W-h-a-t, you haven’t volunteered at the ES Heritage & Visitor Center? - As a volunteer you can be involved in such events as Pioneer Days, where you can assist in setting up a bank robbery. Or participate in the Native American Festival and be a warrior volunteer for the Center. There are many ways to get involved from behind the scenes to right on the front stage as a living history character. Whatever your interests, get involved or donate today! - #history #nativeamerican #arkansas #pioneers #volunteer #thingstodo #elmsprings (at Arkansas)

[lakelenorecaves]

Looking down on #Highway17 and the #CouleeCorridor from #LakeLenoreCaves! #roadsideattraction #cave #caves #hike #hiking #NativeAmerican #historicalsite #history #geology #SelfGuidedTour #EasternWashington #kidfriendly #thingstodo #fun #ScenicWA #beautiful #scenery #instagram http://ift.tt/2g1Bm3z

[westernconnecticut]

Annual Founders Day Clambake to Raise Funds for the Institute for American Indian Studies Local Indigenous Artists to be Celebrated

The Institute for American Indian Studies is celebrating its annual Founders Day Clambake on Saturday, September 14, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Riverwalk Pavilion in Washington Depot, 11 School Street. Along with the traditional Indigenous foods of lobster, clams, corn, and potatoes, guests will be treated to an array of artworks by two featured artists, painter Claudine Purdue and…

[westernconnecticut]

Warm Up to Winter - with Virtual Programs @ Institute for American Indian Studies

Whatever the weather is like outdoors, learning something new indoors can be the perfect way to spend a cold winter afternoon. With that in mind, the Institute for American Indian Studies has developed a new Saturday series of virtual programs that are intriguing and ideal for those seeking indoor diversions this winter. This presentation is the third in the Institute’s Annual Native…

[westernconnecticut]

August 27 Paddle Into the Past - Dugout Canoe Rides on Lake Waramaug With the Institute for American Indian Studies

Have you ever wanted to paddle into the past? On Sunday, August 27, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Warren Town Beach (26D) North Shore Road in New Preston on beautiful Lake Waramaug, you can try your paddling skills in an authentically recreated dugout canoe with the Institute for American Indian Studies. Canoes have been used for transportation, fishing, and recreation by indigenous peoples…

[westernconnecticut]

New Exhibit @ Institute for American Indian Studies on Native American Identity

The Institute for American Indian Studies located at 38 Curtis Road in Washington Connecticut has just announced a new temporary traveling exhibit, “Native American Identity Stolen, Sold, and Reclaimed.” This exhibition invites guests of the museum to reflect on the stories that every one of us carries, consciously or not about Native American People. It is an enlightening and thoughtful journey…

[westernconnecticut]

Free Admission this Summer at Institute for American Indian Studies Funding Provided by a Grant from CT Humanities

The Institute for American Indian Studies was awarded a grant from CT Humanities for participating in Connecticut Summer at the Museum 2023 initiative. This program invites Connecticut children ages 18 and under plus one accompanying Connecticut resident adult to visit participating museums free of charge from July 1 through September 4, 2023. CT Humanities is honored to partner with the CT…

[westernconnecticut]

Rooted in Tradition: Giving Thanks To the Strawberry @ Institute for American Indian Studies

Traditionally, Native American communities tracked time by observing the change of seasons and following the lunar full moon cycle. Native American named each full moon cycle after activities or events that they associated with that time of year. Colonial Americans adopted some of the Native American full moon names and applied them to their own calendars. These descriptive names are still in use…

[westernconnecticut]

Lacrosse – More Than Just A Game New Exhibition @ Institute for American Indian Studies

Lacrosse – More Than Just A Game New Exhibition @ Institute for American Indian Studies

Lacrosse was originally played by eastern Native Americans and Canada’s First People. The Institute for American Indian Studies located at 38 Curtis Road in Washington Connecticut has just opened a fascinating special exhibition, “More Than a Game: The Story of Lacrosse,” that will be on view at the Institute through August 2022. This well-researched exhibition touches on a variety of subjects,…

[westernconnecticut]

Drum Making Workshop @ the Institute for American Indian Studies

Drum Making Workshop @ the Institute for American Indian Studies

Rhythm and sound are important to just about every culture around the world. Throughout the Americas, indigenous peoples have been using drums as part of their culture for thousands of years. If you are asked to think about Native American music, there is a good chance you will think of the sound of drums, but did you know that the drum is considered to be a living and breathing entity to Native…

[dancingbeyondcancer]

TWO LOCATIONS!!! Join Us this Weekend at Los Rosales in West Sedona or The Sedona Vista Village in the VOC!!! Come see over 40+ artists... #Artshow #art #artists #photography #indianart #thingstodo #nativeamerican #nativeart #candles #show #food #books #jewelry #handmade #Orgone #orgonite #EMF #protection #crystals #quartz #shungite #triskelion #structuredwater #sacredgeometry #floweroflife #psychic #sedona #sedonavortex #vortex #dancingbeyondcancer (at Los Rosales Mexican Food) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9o4RYuh9dJ/?igshid=grusgkmpvdir

[heritage-elm-springs-blog]

Setting the scene for November 2018: Native American Festival ———- It’s all about the Diorama & setting the scene for this up coming event. So picture this....Story Tellers, Flutists, Drummers, Artisans, Foodie stalls, Workshops & so much more! We hope you’ll make plans to attend. Follow us on FB & Insta for more details to come. ——————- #nativeamerican #history #thingstodo @arkansas @history @natgeo @nativeamerican_stories @osage.nation.museum @thecherokeenation @choctawnationok (at Elm Springs, Arkansas)