JACKSON HOLE, WYO – Native American Jump Start is proud to announce its support of the Minnesota Historical Society’s new initiative for Native American students.
The Native American Undergraduate Museum Fellowship will expose Native American undergraduates to the museum field by participating in seminars and internship programs. With this experience, participants will be prepared to continue their academic career in the cultural heritage field and be prepared to participate in national museum programs.
The first two weeks of the program will be an in-depth seminar that will focus on the function of museums and the roles and responsibilities of several departments. Participants will be placed in a Minnesota Historical Society site for the duration of the fellowship where they will have a hands-on internship experience.
Native American Jump Start will sponsor five fellows of this new program which will help with travel and living expenses.
This innovative program is led by Joe D. Horse Capture who is the Director of Native American Initiatives for the Society.
“I am grateful for the support by the Native American Jump Start organization in assisting the students during their time in our program. We look forward to the first launch this summer,” said Horse Capture. “This gift will go a long way and the Minnesota Historical Society appreciates this generous gift.”
Scott Evans, founder of NAJS, has worked closely with Mr. Horse Capture to bring this partnership together.
“We are very excited to be able to provide these fellows with the support they need to further their educational and professional goals,” Evans said. “This new program is innovative and will serve as a benchmark and model for other institutions who understand the importance of programs designed to further the opportunities of Native American students.”
Native American Jump Start is a nonprofit organization registered in the state of Wyoming. The organization was established to assist young native peoples in acquiring valuable life skills through internship opportunities across the US.
With unemployment rates as high as 85% across many Native American reservations Native American Jump Start hopes to bridge the gap by building relationships between native young peoples and employers who are helping to make a difference.
