Wednesday & Thursday, July 8 & 9, 11 am–3 pm
Powwow
Listen to the beat of the drum and watch dancers in their colorful regalia. Emcee Bruce “Star” Curliss (Nipmuc) guides visitors through the powwow experience explaining the different dances, powwow etiquette, and the significance of this cultural gathering to Native people. Native artists demonstrate and sell works of art. Native cuisine includes fry bread and Indian tacos. Grand Entry at 11 am and 1 pm daily. Free with Museum admission, free to Museum members.

Wednesday, July 15, 2–3:30 pm
Ellison “Tarzan” Brown Reading Circle and Discussion
Read and discuss the biography of a legendary Native marathon runner in the book, Ellison “Tarzan” Brown: The Narragansett Indian Who Twice Won the Boston Marathon. Paulla Dove Jennings (Narragansett), friend and relative of the Brown family, leads an informed discussion of this biography in the Research Library Reading Room. Borrow copies of the book from the Museum’s Research Library or purchase one in the Museum’s bookstore. Limited to 20 participants, ages 16 and older. Register by July 8: (860) 396-6897. Free.

Wednesday & Thursday, July 15 & 16, 10 am–4 pm
The Myth of Disappearance: Pequot Lives in the Lost Century
Join this 2-day workshop and explore the Pequot Lives in the Lost Century exhibit, listen to life stories, view family photographs, and learn of the unexpected places Pequots appeared to sustain a living. Director of Public Programs Trudie Lamb Richmond (Schaghticoke), Mashantucket Pequot Tribal members Rebecca Perry-Levy, Candyce Wallingford, and Theresa Casanova lead the workshop. Handouts included. Limited to 30 participants. $60/$50 Museum members. Teachers can earn 1.2 CEUs. Register by July 11: (860) 396-6899.

Saturday, July 18, 10 am–12 noon
New London’s Indian Mariners
Visit New London’s waterfront and explore the city’s Indian history and connections to the growing maritime industry in this walking tour with Senior Researcher Jason Mancini. Bring a snack and water.  Free shuttle bus leaves the Museum at 9:30 am and returns at 12:30 pm. Meet at the Museum’s main entrance. Limited to 20 participants. Free with Museum admission, free to Museum members. Register by July 17: (800) 411-9671. Rain date is Saturday, July 25.

Thursday–Saturday, July 23–25, 11 am–4 pm
Bittersweet Winds: A Traveling Exhibit on Native American Imagery
The Bittersweet Winds temporary exhibit shows Native people in different aspects of contemporary life, and compares them to stereotypical images in a variety of forms including art, craft, photography, and ephemera. Exhibit creator Richie Plass (Menominee/ Stockbridge Munsee), on hand throughout the day to answer questions, gives a half hour presentation at 11:30 am. Free with Museum admission, free to Museum members.

Saturday, July 25, 1:30–3 pm
PBS/WGBH American Experience: Reel Native Film Project
View three films produced by the PBS/WGBH American Experience Reel Native Film Project, in which Native Americans share their stories: Casino Indian directed by Rebecca Perry-Levy (Mashantucket Pequot), This is Who I Am directed by Victoria Hazard (Narragansett), and Survivor directed by Bruce Curliss (Nipmuc). After the screenings, join the directors in a forum reflecting on their experiences with the project. Free with Museum admission, free to Museum members.