First Nations Studies Opportunities
Take an Active Role
Help your community while you build your experience.
Welcome to a learning experience that transcends traditional boundaries. Partner with Tribal Elders and immerse yourself in the richness of oral traditions, addressing real-world challenges within the Tribal communities. You'll contribute meaningfully through volunteer opportunities, internships, and community-based course work, blending academic growth with applied service.
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Intern
Under the guidance of faculty members, you'll navigate real-life challenges. Earn credit while partnering with leading organizations and immerse yourself in a practical learning environment where theory meets application. Organizations that hire interns include:
- Tribal Museums
- Schools
- Tribal Government offices
- Tribal Libraries
- Tribal Social Service Agencies including domestic violence shelters, native youth group homes, etc
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Volunteer
As a program, we focus on the value of working in a group and recognizing the inherent connection between people. Through volunteering, you can provide necessary knowledge and skills for places like:
- UW-Green Bay Intertribal Student Council
- Mentoring and tutoring in tribal schools
- Oneida Nation Farms
- Safe Shelter
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Collaborate
Through the Oral Tradition Concentration, you can learn from Indigenous knowledge bearers and Elders in a tribal setting. You'll be an apprentice to a wisdom keeper who specializes in anything from plant medicine to astronomy.
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Learn the
Traditional Way
"One of the best parts of the program is the Oral Scholars in Residence program. I loved being able to talk to the Elders in a comfortable, laid-back setting and learning from them in our traditional way, Oral Tradition!"
Sophia Holstrom '21
Psychology and First Nations Studies Double Major | Daycare Teacher
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Let's Connect
As the chair for our program, Professor Lisa Poupart values collaboration and compelling discussion both in and out of the classroom. If you have questions, she can help!