Cultural Survival's community includes people from all walks of life, with beautiful stories about why they decided to become advocates for Indigenous Peoples' rights. Sharing these stories further connects our community, provides much-needed solidarity and validation to our staff and partners on the ground, and helps us inspire others to join our movement. We are excited to spotlight members and former interns of our community and highlight your contributions and perspectives through our Cultural Survival Spotlight series.
Are you a former Cultural Survival intern or a passionate member of our community? We'd be honored to hear and share your story!
Margaret LeLacheur, Cultural Survival Former Intern (2016)
When were you a Cultural Survival intern and what program did you work with?
I was an intern in 2016.
Where are you currently in your career, and how do you see your internship experience connecting to your present work?
I'm currently a Gift Officer at the University of New England after working in nonprofits from 2017-2023. I very much see my internship at Cultural Survival as shaping my desire to work for causes that are personally meaningful to me! Interning with Cultural Survival right after graduating with a degree in anthropology was absolutely the perfect fit for me.
Do you have a particularly memorable moment, interaction, or experience from your internship that had a lasting impact on you?
I loved working at the bazaars and meeting so many talented and interesting artists and talking to the public about the organization's mission.
Is there anything else you would like to share about your intern experience or insights for future Cultural Survival interns?
Cultural Survival is a wonderful place to intern to gain insight about the world around you, and the work is more important than ever in the current political climate!
Are you a former Cultural Survival intern or a passionate member of our community? We'd be honored to hear and share your story!
