Summer Students

Position start date: March 20, 2026	Position end date: April 12, 2026
Location: Thunder Bay	Position type: Full Time

May 11, 2026, to August 21, 2026.

Nishnawbe Aski Nation is now accepting applications for the following summer student positions:

• Summer Student- Justice Research and Policy Department
• Summer Student- Reclamation and Healing Department
• Summer Student- Early Years Department

As a condition of funding, the positions are open to returning full-time, First Nation students aged 18 to 29 (inclusive) who will attend an accredited post-secondary institution full-time in September 2026. Students must meet other eligibility criteria set forth by the Government of Canada.

Employment is dependent upon funding provided by Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada.

Interested applicants should be aware that while this program is scheduled to run from May 11, 2026, to August 21, 2026, the program timelines may be modified at any time (including alteration of scheduled start and/or end dates).

All interested students MUST submit an application form, cover letter, resume and at least one reference.

The deadline for applications is 4:00pm EST Sunday April 12, 2026.

Applications may be submitted by email to jharju@nan.ca

For more information and to download the application form, please visit www.nan.ca or contact Jill Harju, Recruitment and Training Coordinator.

NAN is committed to providing accommodations, on request throughout the interview and employment process, and if accommodation is required, we will work with the applicants to meet their needs.

Applications (resume and cover letter) and inquiries for all positions may be directed to:

Jill Harju, Recruitment and Training Coordinator

Nishnawbe Aski Nation

200 Syndicate Avenue South

Thunder Bay, ON P7E 1C9

Phone: (807) 473-1020

Fax: (807) 623-7730

Email: jharju@nan.ca

Applicants and candidates are accountable for ensuring that information submitted throughout the recruitment and selection process is accurate and true to the best of their knowledge at the time of submission.