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What Do We Do?
What Do We Do?
The goal for our academic year interns is for them to learn about activities and efforts led by Indigenous communities nationwide through TW7G’s existing programmatic activities. They work closely with our program staff and tasks vary but are focused on the best ways for them to learn about the types of work and efforts Tribes are taking to address impacts in their respective communities. In addition to their regular schoolwork, our interns put in approximately 12 hours per week throughout the year.
Academic Year Internship Positions are now closed.
Academic Year Internship Positions are now closed.
The Academic Year Internship Positions are now closed.
This internship is for a Flagstaff-based college student who is interested in working on curriculum adaptation and optimization with Indigenous ways of life and Traditional Ecological Knowledge with our Coconino County partners. This curriculum development is essential to creating programming for our young people that is thoughtful, engaging, and meets the needs of the changing world.
The intern's curriculum will expose students to the importance of sustainability and resiliency. With a focus on traditional ecological knowledge, students will experience unique perspectives that can be applied to their current and future STEM education and potential future careers focused on resiliency and sustainability.
Additionally, the intern will also support various Tribal Wellbeing for Seven Generations (TW7G) initiatives including the bi-annual National Tribal and Indigenous Climate Conference and the Status of Tribes and Climate Change annual report. OtherTW7G projects may be assigned based on program needs and intern interests.
This intern must be independently motivated and able to work both remotely and in-person at the ITEP offices and be comfortable with classroom and individual presentations. There will be some weekend hours required.
Please check back for 2025-2026 positions.
2024/2025 Interns
2024/2025 Interns
Our interns are providing research and technical support for the Relocation, Managed Retreat, and Protect-in-Place Cohort and the development of the 2024 Status of Tribes and Climate Change Report (STACC), as well as working with Willow Bend Environmental Education Center on their climate change and Picture Canyon curriculum.
Jasmine Singer (2024/2025 ICCP Intern)
Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals
Flagstaff, Arizona
Jasmine Singer is Dinè (Navajo) and Mexica (Mexican). She is Kinyaa’áanii (of the Towering House People) and born for Mexica (Mexican). Her maternal grandfather is Nakai Dine’è (for the Mexican People), and her paternal grandfather is Mexica (Mexican). Jasmine was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona, and holds a deep connection to the land and life there.
In the spring of 2025, Jasmine transferred to Northern Arizona University (NAU) from Pima Community College (PCC). She is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Applied Indigenous Studies with a minor in Community Engagement. Currently, Jasmine serves as an IP intern with the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP). Her journey is inspired by her respect and love for where she comes from.
Mariah Williams (2024/2025 ICCP Intern)
Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals
Flagstaff, Arizona
Mariah is the Indigenous Program Intern for ITEP. She is of the Navajo Nation by way of Dilkon, AZ, and is of the Zuni Edge Water Clan, born for the Many Goats Clan, maternal grandfathers are of the Towering House People Clan, and paternal grandfathers are of the Salt People Clan. Her involvement in nature began at a young age through teachings from her great-grandmother. Mariah is currently pursuing her BS of Forestry at Northern Arizona University (NAU).
Brooke Damon (2023/2024 ICCP Intern)
Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals
Flagstaff, Arizona
Yá’át’ééh, shí éí Brooke Damon yinishyé. Ta’neeszahnii nishłį, Tsin sikaadnii báshishchíín, Tábaahá dashícheii, dóó ‘Ashįįhíí dashínálí. Hello, my name is Brooke Damon. I am of the Tangle People clan, born for the Clamp Tree clan, my maternal grandfather is of the Water Edge’s clan and paternal grandfather is of the Salt People clan. I am currently a third year student at Northern Arizona University majoring in Environmental Sciences with an emphasis in Biology and minoring in Chemistry. At home I care for two crazy dogs that keep me going, Nathan and Jolene. My support system consists of my mother, my two brothers, nephew, and my boyfriend. I am currently interning with ITEP, with the hopes to gain experience and knowledge that will help me serve my community.
Tynya Kee (2023/2024 ICCP Intern)
Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals
Flagstaff, Arizona
Yá’át’ééh shí éí Tynya Taylor Kee yinishyé. Tódík’ǫ́zhí nishłį, ́ Tł’ízí Łání bashishchiin, Naakai dashicheii, dóó Ma’ii Deeshgiizhinii dashinalí. Ákót’éego diné asdzáán nishłį.́ Old Cedar déé’ naashá. Shimá dóó shizhé’é éí Tanya Begaye dóó Tyrone Kee wolyé.
My name is Tynya Kee. I am of the Salt Water clan, born for the Many Goats clan, my maternal grandfather's clan is the Mexican clan, and my paternal grandfather's clan is the Coyote Pass clan. In this way, I am a Navajo woman. I am from Old Cedar in Pinon, AZ. I am currently a second year student at Northern Arizona University majoring in Forestry and minoring in Business Administration. I am very excited in gaining knowledge and experience through this internship with ITEP that I will utilize to help my community in the future.
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