Andrew Firmin Internship
About the Internship
The Andrew Firmin Young Fisher Internship Program will be a full-time, paid, 12-week summer internship. The Intern will work from home, participate in the Yukon River In-season Salmon Management Teleconferences and will be assigned to assessment programs operated by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service or Alaska Department of Fish and Game throughout the Yukon River Drainage.
Gain Knowledge & Experience
Internships can help gain valuable experience for potential job opportunities and prepare you for the demands of today’s workforce.
About Andrew Firmin
Andrew Firmin grew up in Ft. Yukon and was a respected Gwich’in Athabascan hunter, fisherman, and leader in the Ft. Yukon community and his region.
Andrew began serving on the YRDFA Board as an Alternate in 2011 and was elected to the Board in 2014. Taking on his leadership role at 31, Andrew grew into a strong advocate for subsistence hunting and fishing for his region and the Yukon River people up until his passing in 2021.
He always made time for his family and taught his children how to practice their traditional subsistence culture on the land. He believed that things could be better for the Gwich’in Athabascan people.
His generous spirit, direct communication and advocacy skills made him well-suited for the many leadership roles he held throughout his life.
Prefer to Mail your Support
Checks can be made to:
YRDFA
PO Box 2898
Palmer, AK 99645
(Add memo: AF Internship donation)
Thank You Recent Supporters
Cynthia James
Thank you everyone that supported his raffle a lot of good hearted people out there ❤️
Melinda L Peter
This donation made on behalf of David & Diane Bridges.
Cynthia James
Fundraiser for Our beloved Andrew Firmin
Anna Huntington-Kriska
Gwitchyaa Zhee Corporation
Erica Burgman
ANNE BRIDGES
FleenBlay Family- Maximus, Penelope & Andrianna
What a great way to honor our Uncle Andrew and his love for fishing and the Yukonjik Luk Choo!
City of Ft. Yukon
GZGTG
Serena Fitka
Andrew was a great advocate for the Yukon River.