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February 15, 2026

DEADLINE: Wake Forest Mellon Environmental Justice Journalism Fellowships [1]

The Wake Forest University Environmental and Epistemic Justice Initiative, June 1-4, 2026 in Winston-Salem, N.C., will welcome 4-6 early to mid-career journalists (staff or freelance) as the third class of Wake Forest Mellon Environmental Justice Journalism Fellows. Stipend and expenses included. Deadline: Feb 15.

Workshops and Fellowships [2]
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Diversity [4]
Environmental Justice [5]
Journalism & Media [6]
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SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [8]

Covering Indigenous Communities — Tips for Non-Native Journalists [9]

Non-Indigenous journalists may think they’re doing “marginalized” Indigenous communities a favor by covering them, but their coverage is too often extractive and riddled with racist tropes. Contributor Valerie Vande Panne offers insights and advice for avoiding these pitfalls. Seeking permission, listening, sharing and respecting are all critical tools for the job.

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Features [10]
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Activism [11]
Diversity [4]
Environmental Justice [5]
Government [12]
Journalism & Media [6]
People & Population [13]
Religion, Faith and Spirituality [14]
Region: 
National (U.S.) [7]
Alaska and Hawaii [15]
Northeast (CT MA ME NH NJ NY RI VT) [16]
Southwest (AZ NM OK TX) [17]
International [18]
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March 14, 2023

Weaving Our Stories: Women and Girls in Climate Communications [19]

This year's UN NGO Conference on the Status of Women forum is focusing on climate change. The Energy Justice Law and Policy Center is hosting this virtual side event featuring the storytelling work and art of Black women/girls in climate. 5:30-7:30 p.m. ET. Pictured, left: Raya Salter, EJLPC founder.

Other Events [20]
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Climate Change [21]
Diversity [4]
Environmental Justice [5]

"Turmoil And Turnover Plague Audubon" [22]

"Workplace woes are taking a toll on the National Audubon Society. The 118-year-old bird conservation group, one of the oldest and best-known environmental advocacy groups in the country, has had a tumultuous few years."

Activism [11]
Diversity [4]
Environmental Politics [23]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [7]
Source: E&E News [24], 01/31/2023

Cascadia Bioregion Rife With Energy, Environment Troubles To Report in 2023 [25]

Iconic critters like salmon, orca and wolves. Climate controversies like natural gas greenwashing and carbon auctions. And wildfire fallout like “smoke-a-geddon.” These are just some of the wide array of stories worth covering as environmental journalists scan Cascadia, the huge area encompassing Washington, Oregon and Idaho, and stretching from Alaska to Utah. This special TipSheet, part of our 2023 Journalists’ Guide to Energy & Environment, outlines top issues in the region, offering insights, resources and story angles.

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Activism [11]
Agriculture [27]
Air [28]
Biodiversity [29]
Climate Change [21]
Consumer [30]
Disasters [31]
Diversity [4]
Economy & Business [32]
Energy & Fuel [33]
Environmental Health [34]
Environmental Justice [5]
Environmental Politics [23]
Environmental Studies [35]
Fish & Fisheries [36]
Food [37]
Forests [38]
Government [12]
Health [39]
Infrastructure [40]
Journalism & Media [6]
Laws & Regulations [41]
Natural Resources [42]
Planning & Growth [43]
Policy [44]
Pollution [45]
Transportation [46]
Waste [47]
Water & Oceans [48]
Wildlife [49]
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National (U.S.) [7]
Alaska and Hawaii [15]
California [50]
Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [51]
Northwest (OR WA) [52]
International [18]
Canada [53]
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Exploring the Impacts of Hydroelectric Megaprojects on Indigenous Lands [54]

Nearly two-thirds of the world’s rivers are impeded by dams and we keep building them in our quest for cleaner and greener sources of electricity. But as podcast producer Farha Akhtar learned while producing a recent episode, these monumental structures are having a profound impact on our planet and catastrophic consequences for many Indigenous people.

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Activism [11]
Biodiversity [29]
Chemicals [55]
Climate Change [21]
Consumer [30]
Diversity [4]
Economy & Business [32]
Energy & Fuel [33]
Environmental Health [34]
Environmental Justice [5]
Environmental Politics [23]
Fish & Fisheries [36]
Food [37]
Government [12]
Health [39]
Infrastructure [40]
Journalism & Media [6]
Natural Resources [42]
Pollution [45]
Religion, Faith and Spirituality [14]
Science [56]
Technology [57]
Water & Oceans [48]
Wildlife [49]
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International [18]
Canada [53]
Asia [58]
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February 8, 2023

The Energy Transition: Opportunities and Challenges for Indigenous Communities in the US and Canada [59]

You're invited to a discussion, 6:00-7:00 p.m. ET in NYC or virtually, about opportunities and risks for Indigenous communities in the North American energy transition. Hosted by the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. Free registration is required.

Other Events [20]
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Diversity [4]
Energy & Fuel [33]
Natural Resources [42]
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National (U.S.) [7]
Northeast (CT MA ME NH NJ NY RI VT) [16]
Canada [53]
February 3, 2025

DEADLINE: IJA Indigenous Journalism Fellowship [60]

The Indigenous Journalists Association invites applications from current Indigenous, American Indian, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian, First Nations and Métis college students, undergraduate and graduate, pursuing media degrees. Deadline: Feb 3, 2025.

Workshops and Fellowships [2]
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Diversity [4]
Journalism & Media [6]
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Canada [53]
January 26, 2025

DEADLINE: Indigenous Community Media Fund [61]

Cultural Survival's funding of US$8,000-$12,000 provides opportunities for Indigenous community radio stations and media outlets to strengthen their broadcast infrastructure and systems while providing training opportunities to their community journalists. Apply by Jan 26, 2025.

Awards and Grants [62]
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Mexico [63]
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Asia [58]
Central America & the Caribbean [65]
South America [66]
February 6, 2023

DEADLINE: Indigenous Writers in Residence 2023 [67]

Cultural Survival's one-year remote program is an opportunity for Indigenous writers based in the US or Canada to continue their writing, share their expertise and experiences, deepen their knowledge on topics important to them and their communities, and gain experience. Annual and monthly stipend. Apply by Feb 6.

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