FIRST NATIONS GOVERNMENT INTERNSHIP

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

 This program allows rural, Indigenous communities to recruit and retain talented young professionals. Only First Nations located in the Northern Development service area are eligible to apply.

The program prepares young people for a career in First Nations government, while supporting capacity building and succession preparation for smaller, Indigenous communities. The internship program provides funding for central and northern First Nations governments or Tribal Councils to host and mentor an intern for a 12-month period starting in May. Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous post-secondary graduate applicants.

One internship program goal is to provide insight into the wide range of careers available within First Nations government. This includes opportunities in management and administration, corporate services, planning and development services, environmental services, finance, human resource, public works, external relations and membership engagement, health, education and economic development. The internship program promises to provide a high level of professional development and training that will prepare university and/or college graduates for more senior roles in First Nations government.