Support Indigenous-led social impact solutions!
You don’t have to leave Boston to support incredible Indigenous entrepreneurs across the United States. Through the Indigenous Communities Initiatives (ICI), you will work closely with Indigenous innovators throughout North America to support the growth and efficacy of their social enterprises.
When you participate in ICI
- This PKG and MIT Solve offering provides you with the opportunity to join a cohort of MIT students partnering with Indigenous Communities Fellows.
- You will be exposed to modern topics in Indigenous affairs including food, data, and tribal sovereignty, and will provide direct support to Indigenous social impact entrepreneurs
IAP 2025 – ICI Internship Host Sites
Host sites for ICI are current MIT Solve Indigenous Communities Fellows. Learn more about our IAP 2025 host sites through their social impact focus!
| Host Site | Issue |
| Grinding Stone Collective | Agriculture/Food Sovereignty Education Equity |
| Protect Medicinal Plants | Agriculture/Food Sovereignty Environment & Public Health |
| First Languages AI Reality | Education Equity Tech for the Public Good |
| Mana Mama | Health Equity and Access |
| Natives Rising | Education Equity Entrepreneurship Tech for the Public Good |
| Whiteswan Environmental | Education Equity Environment & Public Health |
| Reclaim! | Education Equity Tech for the Public Good |
| Shawish Market | Entrepreneurship Tech for the Public Good |
HOW IT WORKS
When applying for ICI, you’ll indicate your preferences for projects with our host sites. You’ll then interview with the MIT Solve Indigenous Communities Fellows. If accepted, you’ll participate in orientation and training dinners in November and December.
For the first week of IAP in January, you will intern remotely and attend afternoon workshops to learn more about indigenous communities in preparation for your work. For the remainder of IAP, you’ll intern on a full-time basis, and attend weekly virtual meetings with your cohort of MIT students and program coordinators to share and process your experiences. The last week of IAP, you’ll gather with the Indigenous Communities Fellows and interns from your cohort for a final showcase to present your work and experiences. We will provide you with a stipend!
Note: ICI Applications for IAP 2025 are now closed. Check back in August 2025 for applications for IAP 2026!
Looking for Inspiration?
See how other MIT students reflect on their PKG Indigenous Communities Internship experience:
Talk to us about ICI
Questions? Email pkg-ici@mit.edu.
