The Fisheries and Marine Institute (MI) of the Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador is delighted to implement the Global Affairs Canada (GAC) funded International Aboriginal Youth Internships program (IAYI).
The IIYI program connects Indigenous youth in Canada with international work opportunities through a 12 week, full-time, paid virtual internship. Throughout the program, interns will contribute to international research projects at Memorial University and Parkland College, work with international partners, learn from Indigenous leaders in Canada, and connect the global work interns are doing with Canadian and local community issues.
MI will be providing dedicated support to IAYI participants through workshops, training, and opportunities for social connection. The internship is 35 hours a week, for 12 weeks, at $16 per hour and all work can be done virtually.
To be eligible for the International Aboriginal Youth Internships initiative, candidates must:
There are nine internship placements available, and preference is given to students at Parkland College, the Marine Institute, and Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador. Specific positions will be posted when they are finalized.
Attend an Information Session
Thursday, April 21st from 7-8 pm NST / 3:30 pm CST
Zoom Registration - https://bit.ly/3uw4Qe2
Tuesday, April 26th 1-2 pm NST / 9:30 am CST
Zoom Registration - https://bit.ly/3LUeD3d
Please complete our online form to submit your application. Note the form will require you upload your resume. Applications close on April 29th and all applicants will be notified the week of May 2nd.
If you have questions please contact Mica at Mica.McCurdy@mi.mun.ca.