Through partnership between the Sipayik Resilience Committee and Wabanaki Youth in Science (WaYS), interns will engage in hands-on, place-based learning that weaves greenhouse management, gardening, and home energy audits. This Summer-long opportunity (May-October) supports youth workforce development while directly serving the Sipayik Community. Interns will gain practical experience in sustainable growing practices, community-based energy assessments, […]
WaYS is looking to hire a Wabanaki college student for a hands-on internship rooted in Wabanaki knowledge, land stewardship, and public engagement. You will work alongside National Park Service staff and Wabanaki Cultural Knowledge Sharers to help shape how the stories of the land and Wabanaki people are shared. Location: Katahdin Woods and Waters National […]
Restoring Tribal Relations and Forest Knowledge Internship. Applications close on April 24, 2026 The initiative brings together tribal forestry and natural resource practitioners, cultural knowledge sharers, elders, and academic partners in a supportive learning environment. Through these relationships, students will have opportunities to deepen their understanding of Indigenous Ecological Knowledge, build professional connections, and explore […]
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Through a grant from the USDA, called New Beginning for Wabanaki Students (NBWS), the University of Maine Wabanaki Center and the Wabanaki Youth in Science (WaYS) program have funding to support mentorships and internships for Wabanaki students. There are two distinct programs. Kinap Mentorships are available to college-age students (upper level undergraduates or graduate students) […]
Through a grant from the USDA, called New Beginning for Wabanaki Students (NBWS), the University of Maine Wabanaki Center and the Wabanaki Youth in Science (WaYS) program have funding to support mentorships and internships for Wabanaki students enrolled at the University of Maine at Machias or living in Washington county. There are two distinct programs. […]
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