Internship program is designed to help build a cadre of scientific, environmental, legal and other professionals knowledgeable about indigenous issues and cultural concerns. The Institute has internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students in a wide range of disciplines, including the social and physical sciences, management, law, and technical fields as they relate to tribal resource management. To apply, send cover letter explaining your interest in the internship, as well as a resume, a writing sample and two letters of recommendation to Mervyn Tano, President, at the address above. The Museum will cooperate with colleges and universities to enable interns to receive degree credit. The Internship program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to work at government agencies, meet executives and senior staff officers, enhance campus-based learning and gain experience.
Applications are available at the website listed above.
To apply, students must have a 2.8 GPA and two letters of reference. The Two-diploma program allows Aboriginal students the opportunity to complete all courses in the program while attending classes at Six Nations. Participants will have the opportunity to attend four-week field placement in term two in order to research and identify a problem that can be resolved using GIS technology. A 15-week project internship at the field placement setting is undertaken in term 4 for the purpose of implementing GIS functions to solve problems identified during term two. Graduates of the program will receive a joint diploma from Niagara College and Six Nations Polytechnic.