SHIP Intern

Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness

2 months ago

Remote

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Junior

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About this role

The Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness Summer Health Internship Program (SHIP) offers Indigenous undergraduate students an opportunity to explore careers in health and wellness through hands-on projects and weekly learning sessions. The program emphasizes cultural centeredness, community service, and professional development, focusing on areas such as healing, recovery, research, and community connection.

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About Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness

wabanakiphw.org

Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness is a nonprofit public health organization focused on "cultivating the health of our communities" by delivering culturally grounded health promotion, disease prevention, and wellness services for Wabanaki peoples. It works with tribal governments, community partners, and health systems to support programs across behavioral and physical health, chronic disease prevention, maternal and child health, substance-use response, and public-health preparedness. WPHW centers Indigenous knowledge and community-driven approaches, offering outreach, education, training, and policy advocacy to strengthen resilience and access to care. The organization also shares resources and updates through its website and social channels to support local public-health efforts.