Adult Learners Programs Brochure 2017

The Institute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT 06793 (860) 868-0518

www.iaismuseum.org

Book Your Program Today!

To book your program, please call our Education Office at 860-868-0518 Ext. 103 or

email education@iaismuseum.org.

When you call to book please have ready:

Requested date(s)

Program choice with add-on options

Number of learners and classes

Any special needs

Your contact information:

Organization name

Venue address

Phone number

Email address

Join us for a tour! Museum Programs

Can’t make it to the museum? Try one of our Outreach Programs!

IAIS Welcomes Curious Minds

Join Dr. Lucianne Lavin, Director of Research and Collections, noted archaeologist, and author for an unforgettable learning experience on local Native American tribes. She can discuss their sophisticated belief systems, vast knowledge of physical environments, and their hidden archaeological sites that dot our landscapes. Your group can explore these and other related topics with Dr. Lavin via a PowerPoint presentation followed by a Q&A, or a short walking tour of our property ending in our replicated 16th century Algonkian village.

Call, email, or visit our website for presentation options!

Native American Stories

In Native American cultures, oral storytelling teaches, guides and entertains. Enjoy the lessons and magic of these traditional stories as told by an experienced Native American storyteller. Sessions will be tailored to engage and entertain your listeners!

Give your library or senior center patrons a

Museum Pass! Call or email for details.

Standard Outreach Program

Length: 1 1/4 hour

Within 35 miles o f06793: $250 for each group

up to 30 plus fee of $0.54 per mile

Farther than 35 miles: Call for pricing

Call for Program Pricing

Please call 860-868-0518 ext. 103 to

schedule a program.

Stories of Cultural Endurance

Visit us for a personalized group tour with one of our educators! Explore Connecticut’s 10,000 years of history. Learn about post-contact European-Native American interactions, initiate meaningful conversations of its impact on public knowledge and influences on contemporary Native American life.

Custom Craft Add-ons Available

Brush up on your practical skills with an expert crafter! Make and take home a Native American-inspired project from our wealth of workshops including beading, clay pottery, corn husk dolls, dream catchers, and moccasin making. Other options available at request. Prices vary based on materials used. To ensure availability of materials, projects must be booked at least 3 weeks in advance.

Museum on Wheels

Welcome one of our educators into your venue for a hands-on exploration of Native American culture. Your patrons will be able to learn about Native American lifestyles, environmental history, and unique innovations in tools through handling animal furs, replicated artifacts, organic instruments, and more!

PLEASE NOTE: This program requires a space to project images. If a projector is not available handouts will be provided at additional cost.

Historical Presentations

Explore a wide range of topics presented by noted archaeologist and IAIS' Director of Research and Collections, Dr. Lucianne Lavin.

Connecticut's Indigenous Communities: An Introduction

Traditional Roles of Women in Southern New England Tribal Societies

Native American Pottery: The Sacred & the Mundane

A Native American Walk through your Land Preserve

Our Hidden Landscapes: Stone Cultural Features and Ceremonial Landscapes

Contemporary Native American Communities: An Introduction

Call, email, or visit our website for more presentation options!