Visiting Museum Educators
Programs available for Youth Pre-K to Grade 12 and Adult Programming for Ages 18+
Can’t make it to us? We can come to you! Tomaquag Museum offers visiting museum educator services right to your doorstep! Schools, Troops, Universities, Churches, Libraries, Conferences, Museums, and more! We can make any program fit your group’s needs, desired learning topics, or cultural experiences. All of our staff are members of Indigenous American tribes and present a first person perspective on our history, culture, art, and life-ways. Check out our program offerings below!
*Please note that the pricing below includes in-state mainland travel (Ferry fees added on for Block Island). For all out of state visits, we charge an additional fee for mileage and if necessary per diem and lodging.
“Just wanted to write you a note thanking you for your generosity with my students this past Tuesday. As always, your work as an historian, archivist, and museum professional inspires so many of us in the field to work harder and more ethically!”
Visiting Museum Educator:
All of our visiting educators are members of Indigenous American tribes, offering a first person perspective on the history, culture and arts, providing a general overview of Eastern Woodland People and the Tomaquag Museum as an organization. Specialized topic areas also available, see list below. Along with an educational presentation, Tomaquag’s visiting educators come with a traveling exhibit that includes cultural items for viewing and interaction. May include cultural slide presentation as appropriate. A traditional music demonstration or one traditional story may be included; Audience participation is highly encouraged. Programs can be adjusted to a specific focus area upon request.
Pricing: Beginning at $395/hour; $500/hour for specialized topic areas.
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS:
Indigenous film with Q&A: Incorporate an Indigenous Film presentation into our basic program followed by a question and answer session or we can provide this as a stand alone program. Contact us to request a current film list with synopsis.
Book Talks: In lieu of our basic program, we also offer book talks on a number of different publications, very popular for libraries and private reading groups.
Cultural Demonstrations: We offer cultural demonstrations by our museum staff that can be provided in addition to or in lieu of our basic program offerings. These are not workshops but rather a demonstration by our educator with public Q&A. Choose from the following or inquire about other possibilities not listed here:
Cooking Demonstrations focused on Indigenous Cuisine
Traditional Art forms like weaving, basketry, beading
Art Workshop: Get creative with an instructional workshop to learn a traditional art form. This art focused workshop includes educational discussion around the cultural relevance, spirituality, history, and transitions over time of different Eastern Woodland art forms. We can provide an art workshop as a stand alone program or added on to our basic program, you decide! Choose from the following:
Hubbub Bowl Games (all ages)
Corn Husk Dolls (ages 10+)
Looking for something a little more advanced? Please give us a call to discuss.
*When booking, speak to our staff about the best choice for your group size and time restraints! Pricing: Art Workshops begin at $450, Cost includes all materials. Please note that pricing varies based on number of participants Time: 2 hours
Game Program: Along with the basic program, the game program includes an additional half hour exploration of traditional Eastern Woodland games and their cultural/spiritual significance. Participants are not only educated on the nuances of different traditional games but are also able to engage as well, a fun group activity. Pricing: Beginning at $400 Time: 1.5-2 hours
Storytelling Programs: Traditional storytellers are specialized artists and performers. Each one unique in his/her own way. As such, this educational program offer something extra special which weaves together the history and culture of Indigenous peoples through the art of storytelling. For small groups up to 45, we can provide storytelling as a stand alone program or as an addition to the basic program. Pricing: Storytelling Programs begin at $600 per hour.
“Thank You for giving such a wonderful presentation for my school at the Tomaquag Museum. I learned about the detribalization of the Narragansett. I also learned about the many inaccuracies in our history books. I learned about the genocides of the English against the Narragansetts. Thank you again for teaching us so much. ”
— RACHEL
Training Programs
Tomaquag Museum offer training to professionals in the workplace. Bring our educators to your workshops, conferences, staff meetings or retreats to provide an engaging training to help your employees excel in the workplace. We currently offer the following programs:
Cultural Awareness Presentations - An introduction to Indigenous Culture in New England. This has been a popular offering amongst different local businesses to introduce their staff to the unique culture of the Indigenous people of New England. Indigenous Invisibility is rampant in this area and as a result, research, outreach and marketing has ignored this population. Help your staff become more informed about Indigenous people to better serve others in our diverse community.
Cultural Competency Training - An important training for all professions, this training breaks down stereotypes associated with Indigenous people by providing an accurate history behind the myths that have taken over our society. Introduce your staff to the culture, values, and social practices of Indigenous people today and provide them with the resources to better serve Indigenous people in their community.
Social Service Provision to Indigenous Population - Ever wonder why Native Americans are so underrepresented amongst the populations your program services? This training will give you tools that you can employ in your agencies to open the door, broaden your reach, and provide culturally competent services to the Indigenous community. This social service focused training explores historical trauma, breaks down stereotypes, identifies culturally sensitive service provision techniques, and provides resources and contacts specific to servicing Native American in your area.
Educator Trainings - Focused on inclusive education, this training assists educators in integrating indigenous education in the classroom. Our educator trainings will help others develop curriculum that is more diverse, equitable, and historically accurate while providing culturally competent resources for teaching and engaging students.
Pricing: Call to discuss pricing. Topic areas can be adjusted to meet your group's specific learning goals.
Virtual Classroom
Click here to see our list of virtual options for adults and youth.