Summer Internship, The Cultural Conservancy

Summer Internship provides Indigenous identified young adults access to native watercraft traditions, cultural healing, multi-media explorations, and creative modalities of self-expression. Stipend Included. Apply at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/5N6Q2QQ

 The Cultural Conservancy (TCC) invites you to join our 2013 Bay Area Summer Internship Program. Stipend Included.

To apply, complete the online application at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/5N6Q2QQ

Learn multimedia skills, connect to native watercraft traditions, traditional ecological knowledge, explore issues of identity and make a traditional canoe to ride on the Bay Area waters.

This program is for young adults ages 16-22 who identify as native, indigenous or a person of color.

Our project is designed specifically for men and women whose ancestral lineage connects to the Americas, the Pacific, Hawaii, Philippines, Africa, and other indigenous lands.

In this exciting new program, a group of 8-10 participants will:
• Learn indigenous maritime traditions from native artists and canoe masters
• Create an original video, learning documentary video skills
• Explore issues of identity through cultural health and healing
• Enjoy good people and have fun both in Oakland and the greater Bay Area natural setting
• Present your experience at Bioneers 2013


We will meet a total of 15 Meetings, June – October.

The meetings will be on Mondays 2-6pm, and a couple of weekend trips.

Lunch and Snacks will be provided and we will cover your transportation costs.

Important deadlines:
Application deadline: May 24
Selection by June 3
Program Starts: June 17

To apply, complete the online application at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/5N6Q2QQ

Questions? email Nícola at nicola@nativeland.org or call 415-561-6594
www.nativeland.org

Community Partners: Seventh Native American Native Generation (SNAG), Native American Health Center, AIRC, SF State, Poder

This Project is Made Possible by the Generous Contribution from The Native Arts and Cultures Foundation and The San Francisco Arts Commission