An Evening with Robin Wall Kimmerer

The Institute for American Indian Studies preserves and educates through discovery and creativity the diverse traditions, vitality and knowledge of Native American cultures. Located on 15 acres of woodland IAIS is home to permanent and temporary exhibits, nature trails, a replicated 16th century ReplicatedAlgonkianvillage. During the school year over 7,000 school age children visit for hands on programs to learn about the Indigenous people who have called Connecticut home for thousands of years.

The Institute for American Indian Studies

Spend an evening with Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer and enjoy a performance by dance company Pilobolus inspired by her work.

Thomas S. Perakos Arts and Community Center (TPACC)

Join us for an evening structured around connecting people with a healthier relationship to Mother Earth, as well as to all of our relatives, human and non-human alike. Robin Wall Kimmerer (Citizen Potawatomi Nation) is a mother, scientist, professor and best-selling author of several works, including Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teaching of Plants. Dr. Kimmerer will participate in a moderated discussion about her work, which focuses on traditional ecological knowledge and how it can be used to foster sustainability and envision a future of healing. Attendees are invited to submit questions to Robin Wall Kimmerer by emailing events@iaismuseum.org. Attendees will also be treated to a performance of The Ballad, a piece by local dance company Pilobolus, largely inspired by her work. Following, Dr. Kimmerer will conduct a book signing. A limited number of copies of Braiding Sweetgrass will be available for purchase. This FREE event is brought to you by the Institute for American Indian Studies, The Frederick Gunn School, The Taft School, a grant from the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation &amp; generous donors (like you!) of Northwest Corner Gives.Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Tickets are free, but donations are appreciated. (PLEASE NOTE: If you choose to make a donation through Eventbrite, this does not count as your ticket. Please reserve a free general admission ticket for a seat at this event.)Questions? Please email events@iaismuseum.org or call (860) 868-0518.

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