Rooted In Tradition: Giving Thanks To The Strawberry

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.

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Attend a family friendly event centered around indigenous ways of giving thanks for the gifts of the strawberry

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<p>When wild strawberries ripen, they represent life and good health. As the first local berry to ripen, they also herald the arrival of summer. Participate in family-friendly educational activities related to the gifts of this fruit, which holds significance to many Native American communities. Enjoy some strawberry refreshments as you listen to traditional Native American stories. As a special treat this year, join Jesse Rose Komaromi, Schaghticoke Tribal Nation, for a guided plant walk along our museums’ trails as she discusses ways of reclaiming relationships with the natural world through an Indigenous lens. </p><p>Pre-Registration is appreciated and space is limited on the walk. Questions? Please email events@iaismuseum.org or call (860) 868-0518, ext 453.  Note: Participation in the guided plants walk is an extra $5. </p>

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Rooted In Tradition: Giving Thanks To The Strawberry

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