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Jan. 2005 Hand Drum program; Construct a 16 elk hide hand drum, Pre-registration required, Brooklyn, CT
Nov. 2004 Keeping our Words; An Introduction to Algonquian Language Dialects in New England, Brooklyn, CT
Oct. 2004 Atlatl's; Learn how to make and use an Atlatl, a spear throwing device that was the primary hunting tool used in the Americas for well over 12,000 years, only replaced recently by the bow and arrow less than 2000 years ago, Brooklyn CT
Oct. 2004 Eastern Moccasins; Starting with making your own moccasin pattern, Brooklyn, CT
Sep. 2004 Children's Program; Crafts, storytelling and more, Brooklyn, CT
Aug. 2004 Make your own Dance Stick; Brooklyn CT
Jul. 2004 Ribbon Shirt Workshop; Jean "Kicks Twice" Sforza, shows how to construct this classic shirt originally worn by Indians east of the Mississipi, Brooklyn, CT
Jun. 2004 Spiritual Workshop; Darla Pigeon, a reservation born Navajo who has spent most of her life in New England, presents a unique opportunity to learn more about the key spiritual traditions that are vital to the continuation of Native American Culture, Brooklyn, CT
Apr. 2004 NIAC Fundraiser at the 13th Annual Light the Lodge Powwow, Gampel Pavalion, UCONN, Storrs, CT 860-427-3180
Apr. 2004 Basket Weaving Workshop; Traditional Eastern Woodlands Splint Baskets, Brooklyn CT
Dec. 2003 Keeping Our Words; An Introduction to Algonquian Languages of New England. Program Funded by a grant from the Colonial Society of Massachusetts, Brooklyn, CT
Oct. 2003 Nipmuc Trail: Cliffs and Grist; NIAC Sponsored walk on Walking Weekends - Mansfield, CT
Apr. 2003 NIAC Fundraiser at the 12th Annual Light the Lodge Powwow, Gampel Pavalion, UCONN, Storrs, CT 860-427-3180
Apr. 2002 NIAC Fundraiser at the 11th Annual Light the Lodge Powwow, Gampel Pavalion, UCONN, Storrs, CT 860-427-3180
Oct. 2001 Hike on the Nipmuc Trail, Mansfield, CT
Aug. 2001 Learn to Make a Traditional Southern New England Style Ash Splint Basket, presented by Alice Luster at the Brooklyn Community Center, CT
Jul. 2001 Learn to Make Infant Moccasins, Hair Ties and Clothing for Barbie Dolls, presented by Jean ('Kicks Twice') Sforza at the Brooklyn Community Center, CT
Apr. 2001 Annual Meeting; Lasting of the Wabbaquassets: Nipmuc People at Hatchet Pond with guest speaker Thomas L. Doughton at the Brooklyn Community Center, CT
Apr. 2001 NIAC Fundraiser at the 10th Annual Light the Lodge Powwow, UCONN, Storrs, CT
Mar. 2001 Pottery Workshop led by Tara Prindle at Susan Morissette's in Woodstock, CT
Feb. 2001 (Imitation) Wampum & Leather Bracelts led by Tara Prindle at the Brooklyn Community Center, CT
Jul. 2000 Spiritual Workshop with Darla Pidgeon (Navajo) at James L. Goodwin State Forest, Hampton, CT
May 2000 Beadwork with Jan Us at the Audubon Nature Center in Glastonbury, CT
Apr. 2000 Annual Meeting; Geneological Research with keynote speaker Marcella Pasay at the Civillian Conservation Corps Historical Museum in Staford, CT
Apr. 99 NIAC Fundraiser at the 8th Annual Light the Lodge Pow Wow at UConn in Storrs, CT
Mar. 99 Gardening with Native Plants hosted by Duane & Alice Luster in Glastonbury, CT
Feb. 99 Bark Rattles hosted by Susan Morissette in Woodstock, CT
Jan. 99 Native American Splint Baskets; at Duane & Alice Luster's in Glastonbury, CT
Nov. 98 & Dec. 98 - No Meetings - Happy Holidays!
Oct. 98 Lower Nipmuc Trail Hike, Mansfield, CT
Sep. 98 The Water Drum at by Susan Morissette in Woodstock, CT
Jul. 98 & Aug 98: Mid-summer Break
Jun. 98 Birch Bark Baskets; at Susan Morissette's in Woodstock, CT
May 98 Membership meeting in Woodstock, CT
Apr. 98 Soapstone Carving; at Duane & Alice Luster's in Glastonbury, CT
Mar. 98 Fundraiser at 7th Annual Light the Lodge Pow Wow in Storrs, CT
Dec. 97 - Feb. 98: Mid-winter Break
Nov. 97 "Media Madness" at Duane & Alice Luster's in Glastonbury, CT
Oct. 97 Lower Nipmuc Trail Hike in Mansfield, CT
Sep. 97 Leather Bags & Pouches workshop led by Tara Prindle in North Grosvenor Dale, CT
Aug. 97 Clay Pots, Pipes and Beads workshop led by Tara Prindle in Woodstock, CT
Jul. 97 Camping - hosted by Johanna & Tom Bazzolo in Lebanon, CT
Jun. 97 Sweet Grass Baskets workshop led by Tara Prindle in Storrs, CT
May. 97 Native American Regalia workshop led by Shelley Smith, Brad Pafford and Tara Prindle in Glastonbury, CT
Apr. 97 Fingerweaving workshop led by Thomas Flanders in Chaplin, CT
Apr. 97 Crafts and Book Display at the 5th Annual Light the Lodge Pow Wow at UConn in Storrs, CT
Feb. 97 Native Wintertime Foods presented by Charlene Fuller in Chaplin, Connecticut
Jan. 97 Porcupine Quill Jewelry presented by Tara Prindle in in Glastonbury, Connecticut
Dec. 96 No meeting - Happy Holidays!
Nov. 96 Display of Native American Splint Baskets at Archaeology Family Day sponsored by the CT State Museum of Natural History in Storrs, Connecticut
Oct. 96 Native American Games presented by Tara Prindle in in Glastonbury, Connecticut
Sep. 96 Porcupine Quill Work on Birchbark led by Tara Prindle in Storrs, Connecticut
Aug. 96 Tinkling Cones led by Tara Prindle with Jerry Houle in Bozrah, Connecticut
Jul. 96 Herbal First Aid Kits presented by Dr. Geraldine Hall-Horowitz in Vernon/Rockville, Connecticut
Jun. 96 Nipmuc Basketry Program at the CT Historical Society led by Dr. Russel Handsman in Hartford CT
May 96 Twined Cornhusk Bottle Workshop led by Tara Prindle in Glastonbury, CT
Apr. 96 Making Rope, Cord and String; led by Laurie Flegert in Danielson, CT
Mar. 96 Crafts and Book Display at the 5th Annual Light the Lodge Pow Wow at UConn in Storrs, CT
Mar. 96 Naming Ceremony directed by Tom Flanders (Cherokee) for Amber Smith (Quapaw) at Chaplin Kalpuli in Chaplin, CT
Jan 96 Leather Pouch and Beadwork Workshop led by Nancy Harris, Tara Prindle & Shelley Smith in Glastonbury, CT
Dec. 95 Talk and Slide Show on The ‘Indian Tract' presented by Robert Gradie in Thompson, CT
Nov. 95 Pottery and Crafts Exhibit at Archaeology Family Day/UConn hosted by CT Mus. of Natural History in Storrs, CT
Oct. 95 Public Archaeological Dig 'Voices From The Past' for CT Arch. Awareness Day - with Flintknapping demonstrations by Jim Dina and others - in Tolland, CT
Sep. 95 Cattail Duck Decoy Workshop led by Tara Prindle in Thompson, CT
Aug. 95 Wetu Tour & Mat Making Workshop led by Tara Prindle in Chaplin, CT
Jul. 95 New England Native American Pottery Making Workshop led by Tara Prindle at the Sober Camel Studio in Woodstock, CT
Jun. 95 Talk and Slide Show on'Prehistoric Pottery of Southern New England' presented by Dr. Jon Lizee in Mansfield Center, CT
May 95 Woven Wampum Beadwork Workshop led by Tara Prinddle in Storrs, CT
Apr. 95 Talk and Display of Woodland Indian Paintings at the Killingly Historical Soc. Presented by David Wagner in Danielson, CT
Apr. 95 Crafts and Book Display at the 4th Annual Light the Lodge Pow Wow at UConn in Storrs, CT
Feb. 95 Video with Dr. Nick Bellantoni speaking on CT Archaeology in Glastonbury, CT
Jan. 95 Talk and display of Eastern Woodlands Regallia led by Tara Prindle and Shelley Smith in Plainfield, CT
Dec. 94 NACS Winter Social at the UConn Student Union in conjunction with the Native American Cultural Society in Storrs, CT
Nov. 94 Participation at the UConn Native American Cultural Society Craft Fair in Storrs, CT
Oct. 94 Public Archaeological Dig 'Voices From The Past' for CT Arch. Awareness Day in Tolland, CT
Sep. 94 Willow Dreamcatcher and Smudge Feather Workshop led by Tara Prindle & Shelley Smith in Thompson, CT
Aug. 94 Healing Ointments - Workshop led by Donna Johnson in Jewett City, CT
Jul. 94 Indigenous Plants and and Native Uses; toured walk led by Tara Prindle in Mansfield CT
Jun. 94 Birchbark Dish Workshop led by Tara Prindle at Mashamoquet State Park
Apr. 94 Women's Welcoming Dance Workshop led by Shelley Smith in Glastonbury, CT