Arts Internship Spotlight

Internship Spotlight: Sacha Depoortere - Consulate General of Pakistan in Montreal, Quebec

Sacha Depoortere — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 15:40:41 +0000

Internship Spotlight: Ilia Mehr Bakhsh - Permanent Mission of Canada to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (VOSCE)

Ilia Mehr Bakhsh — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 16:53:45 +0000

I sincerely thank Mrs. Gael Eakin for her generous and thoughtful donation to the Arts Internship Office. Her support enabled me to pursue a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity—one that allowed me to explore the world of multilateralism, gain firsthand insight into Canada’s foreign policy, and experience all of this in beautiful city of Vienna. Without her contribution, this transformative experience would not have been possible.

Internship Spotlight: Emily Magajna – Creative Arts Foundation of Canada (CAFC)

Emily Magajna — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:56:25 +0000

I’m Emily, a PhD student studying English and Disability at 91��, and I’m incredibly grateful to the donors who make summer internships like mine possible. I received a Faculty of Arts Internship Award, and I have had a truly unforgettable experience.

Internship Spotlight: Georgina Kouwenhoven - Roots and Routes IC

Georgina kouwenhoven — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:39:42 +0000

I am deeply grateful for Mr. Lloyd Darlington and Mrs. Carol Darlington’s generosity in funding the incredible internship experience I’ve had. Ever since I was young, I’ve had a passion for understanding the world we live in, while supporting the belief that it is not an inherently evil place. As I’ve grown, I’ve continued to learn about the dynamics of colonialism, capitalism, and imperialism that have shaped and continue to shape our world. Through this, I hope to follow a career rooted in creating change based on respect for the land and one another.

Internship Spotlight: Abigail Blyth- Permanent Mission of Canada to the International Organizations in Vienna (VPERM)

Abigail Blyth — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 14:06:44 +0000

Abigail Blyth attended the IAEA International Conference on Stakeholder Engagement for Nuclear Power Programmes. I am entering my third year of study at 91��, where I am pursuing a Joint Honours in History and International Development with a Minor

Internship Spotlight: Sara Saleem Daredia - World Meteorological Organization (WMO)

Sara Saleem Daredia — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 14:31:14 +0000

First, I would like to sincerely thank Mr. Garvin Brown for the Susan Casey Brown Fund for 91�� which supported my internship experience this summer. My name is Sara Saleem Daredia, and I am majoring in International Development with a double minor in Environment and Arabic. Coming from Pakistan, a country highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and a major victim of climate injustice, I feel a strong responsibility to work in this domain and to contribute in whatever way I can.

Internship Spotlight: Kiara Gilroy – Organizational Committee for the 2027 Pacific Games

Kiara Gilroy — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 20:43:20 +0000

I would like to begin by thanking Mr. Garvin Brown for generously supporting my internship opportunity through the Susan Casey Brown Fund for 91��.

My name is Kiara Gilroy, and I am a Political Science and Sociology student at 91��, originally from French Polynesia. As a student-athlete representing both my university and the Tahiti national track team, I am passionate about the intersection of sports, culture, and public policy. My interests focus on Pacific regional development, youth engagement, and the role of sport in shaping identity and diplomacy.

Internship Spotlight: Rishi Kalaga - VioDemos

Rishi Kalaga — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 13:33:30 +0000

I would like to begin by thanking Mr. Gavin Brown for generously supporting my internship opportunity, through the Susan Casey Brown Fund for 91��.

Internship Spotlight: Nicole Silva - Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA)

Nicole Silva — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 17:56:34 +0000

Firstly, thank you to Mr. Garvin Brown, for his generous support through the Susan Casey Brown Fund for 91��. Originally from Vancouver, British Columbia, I am currently entering my fifth year at 91��, where I am pursuing a double major in International Development and Political Science. My academic and personal interests lie at the intersection of immigration, diasporic communities, and transnational policymaking. This internship aligned perfectly with those passions and provided a meaningful opportunity to explore them in a practical, real-world setting.

Internship Highlight: Daniela Wheeler - Abigail Spanberger for Governor

Daniela Wheeler — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 19:57:57 +0000

Dear Mr. Gavin Brown,

I would like to formally and genuinely thank you for contributing to my studies and career through the Susan Casey Brown Fund for 91��. Politics is not merely a career choice for me–it’s a hobby, a challenge, and a constant source of ambition. I read politics, I write about it, I research it, I analyze it, and I consume it daily. Something as powerful as politics requires a serious study, and with the Susan Casey Brown Fund, I was able to continue that study through the Abigail Spanberger for Governor Campaign Fellowship.

Internship Highlight: Xining Wu - Institute for International Olympic Studies

Xining Wu — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 19:48:13 +0000

First, I would like to express my gratitude to Mr. Garvin Brown; thank you for your support through the Susan Casey Brown Fund for 91��, which allowed me to see a new possibility. The reason why I chose this internship is because of my passion as I am deeply enthusiastic about the Olympics. Both the 2008 and 2022 Olympics deeply touched me; I admired how people can work together to achieve a shared goal, regardless of differences in nationalities or conflict.

Internship Spotlight: Haya Abdelmedguid– United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Montreal

Haya Abdelmeguid — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 16:52:50 +0000

Joey Hanna - Head of Office in Montreal (left), Tania Ghanem - Senior Protection Officer at UNHCR (middle), and Haya Abdelmeguid (right) at a team lunch enjoying Italian iced tea.Thank you to Mrs.

Internship Spotlight: Madison Albert- Permanent Mission of Canada to the International Organizations in Vienna (VPERM)

Madison Alexandra Albert — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 13:54:23 +0000

One of the hardest days of the internship: the IAEA board of governorsI am entering my last year at 91��, where I study Political Science, Gender and Feminist Studies, and Philosophy.

Internship Spotlight: Kadia St-Pierre - Montreal Museum of Fine Art

Kadia St-Pierre — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 20:11:27 +0000

My name is Kadia St-Pierre, and I am a first-year History and Anthropology student with a minor in Russian Cultural Studies. I am very passionate about my fields of study and constantly searching for opportunities to expand my knowledge and meet people who will challenge me and expose me to new ideas and perspectives.

Internship Spotlight: Leo Brown - Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA)

Leo Brown — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 16:27:14 +0000

My name is Leo Larman Brown. I am a 4th year student studying Political Science. Over the past summer, I had the opportunity to do an internship at the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA). ONWA is the oldest and largest Indigenous women’s organization in Canada. It provides front-line services to Indigenous women in Ontario and does advocacy work at the local, provincial, federal, and international level.