On January 12, 2024 a graduation ceremony was held at Long Plain First Nation Keeshkeemaquah Urban Reserve in celebration of the 14 graduates of the 2023 Indigenous Health Adult Internship Program. Graduates completed two weeks of pre-employment and workplace readiness workshops followed by 12 weeks of work experience in entry level positions within Southern Health-Santé Sud facilities.

The graduation ceremony welcomed students, families and community members to celebrate in the success of completing the program. The Indigenous Health Adult Internship Program provides students with hands on experience and the opportunity to experience a number of different health care positions. Many of the graduates will go on to submit resumes, participate in job interviews and work with mentors who will assist them in building further skills. A number of graduates have already secured employment with Southern Health-Santé Sud.