Monday, November 12, 2018

Medicinal Monday - Sassafras

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Sassafras is such a whimsical name for a small deciduous tree that is native to Eastern North America. Native Americans used sassafras wood ...
Tuesday, November 6, 2018

IAIS to Honor Native American Veterans Charles Lindberg and Earl Anderson Kilson on Nov. 10

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The origin of Veterans Day goes back to Nov. 11, 1918, and is the anniversary of the signing of the armistice which ended World War I hostil...
Monday, November 5, 2018

Medicinal Monday - The Bounty of Black Walnuts

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Connecticut has its' fair share of black walnut trees that have been a popular source of food here, and the world over for thousands of ...
Monday, October 29, 2018

Learn About Native America on CPTV

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This fall, an epic new four-part series will premiere on CPTV: Native America. Made with the active participation of Native American communi...
Monday, October 22, 2018

Medicinal Monday -White Oak - King of Trees

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Donald Peattie, a famous  20th-century naturalist  once said, “If oak is the king of trees, as tradition has it, then the white oak, throug...
Monday, October 15, 2018

13th Annual Native American Archaeology Round Table Conference October 27

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Archaeology and the study of Native American Culture in Connecticut reveals a glimpse into our past that is sometimes overlooked. The Instit...

Medicinal Monday - Acorns Naturally

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This time of year anyone with an oak tree also has a yard full of acorns that they either pick up or hope that the squirrels forage them for...