Saturday, Oct. 8-Friday, Dec. 30, 9 am-5 pm
IndiVisible: African-Native American Lives in the Americas
A Smithsonian traveling exhibition, IndiVisible: African-Native American Lives in the Americas, focuses on the lives of people with dual African American and Native American ancestry. The exhibition sheds light on the dynamics of race, community, culture, and creativity and addresses the human desires of being and belonging. Opens to the public on Oct. 8 at 11am. Free with Museum admission, free to Museum members.

This exhibition was produced by the Smithsonian Institution and received financial support from the Akaloa Resource Foundation.

Saturday, Oct. 8, 10 am-noon
IndiVisible: African-Native American Lives in the Americas Exhibit Preview & Brunch
Members Only. Join fellow Museum members and staff for a preview of the Mashantucket Gallery’s newest exhibit, IndiVisible: African-Native American Lives in the Americas, followed by brunch at 11 am. RSVP by Oct. 1 to Sarah Eleazer at (860) 396-6890 or seleazer@mptn-nsn.gov.

Saturday, Oct. 8, 1-2 pm
Exhibit Opening with Mwalim and The Groovalottos
They Never Took Our Drums is a soul-funk-jazz-poem in one act written by award-winning Mwalim (Morgan James Peters, Mashpee Wampanoag) and performed by Mwalim & The Groovalottos. It explores the African and First Nation roots of American music. Free with Museum admission, free to Museum members.

Saturdays, Oct. 15 & 29, Nov. 12 & 26, 2 pm
American Red and Black
Alicia Woods received the Best Documentary Award at the 2006 ImageNation Film Festival for this film that follows six African-Native Americans as they reflect upon the issues of Native and African heritage. Adult language is included in the 40-minute film. Free with Museum admission, free to Museum members.

Saturday, Oct. 22, 10 am-4 pm
The Culturally Responsive Classroom: A Multi-Modality Approach to Learning
Director of Public Programs Kimberly Shockley (Mashantucket Pequot) and William Howe, education consultant for the CT State Department of Education, present the culturally responsive classroom as it pertains to Native American culture and heritage and how it applies to classrooms today. It concludes with a discussion by Mashantucket Pequot tribal members sharing their experiences. Limited to 25 participants. $35/$25 Museum members. .6 CEU available. Call (860) 396-6899 by Oct. 21 to register.

Saturday, Oct. 22, 11 am
360º Tour of Mashantucket from the Tower
Dr. Jason Mancini presents an aerial tour of sites at Mashantucket and shares 10,000 years of Pequot history. Learn about the Cedar Swamp, Indiantown, the Sandy Hill site, Preston Plains, and the creation of the reservation. Limited to 17 participants. $15/$5 Museum members. Call (800) 411-9671 or email seleazer@mptn-nsn.gov by Oct. 21 to register.

Saturdays, Oct. 22 & Nov. 19, 2 pm
Black Indians: An American Story
This award-winning film, narrated by James Earl Jones, brings to light a forgotten part of America’s past: the cultural and racial fusion of Native and African Americans. A 60-minute film, it is appropriate for all ages. Free with Museum admission, free to Museum members.

Saturday, Oct. 29
Session I, 10 am-noon; Session II, 1-3 pm
Genealogy Workshop
Join genealogist Michael Spellmon, Debra Jones (Mashantucket Pequot), and Dr. Jason Mancini for this two-part workshop. Morning session: methods and techniques of genealogical research. Afternoon session: hands-on exploration of various documents and how to interpret and use them, and useful tips for locating information on Indians and people of color. Limited to 30 participants per session.  $15/$5 Museum members for one session; $30/$10 Museum members for both sessions.  Call (800) 411-9671 or email seleazer@mptn-nsn.gov by Oct. 26 to register.