Sealaska Heritage Institute

What does it mean to teach in a way that truly reflects the place we live? Our Cultural Landscape: A Culturally Responsive Introduction explores the Indigenous cultural landscape, history, and politics of place in Southeast Alaska. Designed for K-12 paraeducators and educational support staff, this virtual course features storytelling by Ernestine Saankaláxt’ Hayes and offers a $500 stipend for successful completion. Apply by Feb. 17 Learn more: bit.ly/CRE-Intro25 This course is part of SHI’s Thru the Cultural Lens program, supporting culturally responsive education in our schools.

#ArtInternship opportunity in Juneau, Alaska! Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) is offering a paid summer 2025 art internship for students pursuing an arts or science degree, with a focus on Northwest Coast or Alaska Native arts. This paid internship offers students the chance to work closely with Indigenous artists and culture bearers while gaining experience in studio arts, performing arts, creative writing, or arts technology. ?? Location: Juneau, Alaska ?? Compensation: $26/hour, plus airfare and travel expenses ?? Application Deadline: January 31 bit.ly/SHI-ArtIntern25 Preference will be given to students or recent graduates of the University of Alaska Southeast or the Institute of American Indian Arts.

#MuseumInternship?in Juneau, AK and Santa Fe, NM! Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) is offering an eight-week paid internship for students interested in museum work and cultural preservation. This internship provides hands-on experience with museum collections, exhibition planning, research and installation while working with one of the leading organizations dedicated to preserving and promoting Indigenous arts and cultures. ?? Location: Juneau, Alaska or Santa Fe, New Mexico ?? Compensation: $26/hour, plus airfare and travel expenses ?? Application Deadline: January 31 bit.ly/SHI-MuseumIntern25 This is an excellent opportunity for undergraduate students (who have completed two years of college) or graduate students in museum studies or related fields to gain practical experience in a professional setting. #CulturalHeritage #MuseumCareers #PaidInternship #IndigenousArt #CulturalPreservation Institute of American Indian Arts

Attention University of Alaska Southeast students! This is a scholarship opportunity to receive funding for X?aad Kíl (Haida), Sm'algyax (Tsimshian), and Lingít (Tlingit) language courses. Deadline: January 3rd, 2025 Apply: bit.ly/shiEchoes23

#Internship Alert! ?? The Sealaska Heritage Institute is recruiting undergraduate and graduate students for two #museum internships: one position at SHI in Juneau, Alaska and the other opportunity at the Institute of American Indian Arts' (IAIA) Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA) in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Interns will gain hands-on experience with cataloging museum collections, object storage management, and exhibition planning, research, and/or installation. Applications accepted from #undergraduate and #graduate #students. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/e-KKAZAs #collectionscare #exhibitdesign #conservation #MLIS #museumstudies #EmergingProfessionals

Scholarship Opportunity for Arts & Museum Studies Students – Spring 2025! Deadline: December 15, 2024 Apply Now: bit.ly/SHI-Scholarships-25 These scholarships are for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing: ? Arts and science degrees with a focus in studio arts, performing arts, cinematic arts and technology, or creative writing, and who incorporate Northwest Coast Arts studies in their degree; or ? A degree with a concentration in museum studies. Questions? Contact: [email protected]