Indigenous Peoples

ASU Resources & Associations/Organizations

Associations & Organizations

• Explore professional associations in career fields and industries.
  Professional Associations for American Indian/Indigenous Peoples
• The National Congress of American Indians, founded in 1944, is the oldest, largest and most representative American Indian and Alaska Native organization serving the broad interests of tribal governments and communities. Explore NCAI

STEM Organizations

• https://www.sacnas.org/
• https://www.aises.org/

Internship Opportunities

AIS 484 Internship
Everything you need to know about the AIS 484 Internship for students in the American Indian Studies program at ASU.

Students are responsible for finding their internship site and this helpful list of organizations and opportunities is a great place to start.

National Congress of American Indians Internships
The National Congress of American Indians hosts fellowships and internships to provide an opportunity for young leaders from across Indian Country to serve on the front lines of legislative action and policy development. 

The Udall Foundation 
The Udall Foundation hosts the Native American Congressional Internship Program, which provides American Indian and Alaska Native students with the opportunity to gain practical experience with the federal legislative process. Opportunities available for undergraduate, graduate, and law students.

Pathways Internship Program
The Bureau of Indian Affairs Pathways Internship Program connects Native American and Alaska Native students to paid internships across the United States. With meaningful projects, rotational assignments, and multi-semester opportunities, Pathways prepares you for an impactful career in public service. These internships are designed to lead to full-time employment with the BIA or Tribal Nations upon graduation.