International Aboriginal Youth Internships

The International Aboriginal Youth Internships initiative (IAYI)

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).

What is it?

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.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for the International Aboriginal Youth Internships initiative, candidates must:

  • Be legally entitled to work in Canada;
  • Be of Aboriginal affiliation in Canada and willing to sign a Global Affairs Canada self-declaration form attesting to this affiliation (required after intern selection takes place);
  • Possess a secondary school diploma (or equivalent certification), CEGEP diploma, technical or vocational diploma/certificate from an accredited institution, and/or equivalent work experience related to the internship description; (candidates should NOT already have a university degree)
  • Be between the ages of 18 and 35;
  • Not have previously participated in an IAYI initiative.
Open Positions

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

Apply Now!

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.