Diversity

Reporting in Indigenous Communities [9]

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Duncan McCue, a reporter for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) and adjunct professor at the University of British Columbia’s Graduate School of Journalism, created this online educational guide to assist journalists who report in Indigenous communities. Find out how to research and pitch stories, and gather information for and present these stories.

Useful Links [10]

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Diversity [3]

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DEADLINE: Ecotrust's Rural Reporting Fellowship [11]

This yearlong fellowship is for a journalist living in and reporting on a rural community in Northern California, Oregon, Washington or Alaska. $25,000 stipend plus expenses. Journalists who identify as Black, Indigenous and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply by the Dec 15, 2019 deadline.

Workshops and Fellowships [12]

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Diversity [3]

Journalism & Media [5]

People & Population [13]

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Alaska and Hawaii [14]

California [15]

Northwest (OR WA) [16]

DEADLINE: Center for Health Journalism Impact Fund [17]

The Center for Health Journalism at the USC Annenberg School of Journalism is offering Impact Fund grants of $2,000-$10,000 for groundbreaking reporting on the health of underserved communities in California, including an exploration of environmental conditions where people live and work. Deadline: Sep 20, 2019.

Awards and Grants [18]

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Public [6]

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Diversity [3]

Environmental Health [19]

Health [20]

Journalism & Media [5]

Regeneration: Sustaining Life and Community [21]

This all-day participatory “pro-human" gathering near Washington, DC will feature a panel discussion exploring how we can live in better alignment with the way humans are “wired” to live, smaller group discussions, an informal idea-and-book exchange, and more.

Other Events [22]

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Diversity [3]

Planning & Growth [23]

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Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV) [24]

Extreme Weather Is Pummeling The Midwest; Farmers Are In Deep Trouble [25]

"In Kendell Culp’s corner of northwest Indiana, relentless rain began falling on his farm months ago, saturating the ground his family has nurtured for generations and delaying the start of their planting season by more than a week."

Agriculture [26]

Climate Change [2]

Diversity [3]

Economy & Business [27]

Public [6]

National (U.S.) [28]

Source: Washington Post [29], 06/03/2019

Read more about Extreme Weather Is Pummeling The Midwest; Farmers Are In Deep Trouble [25]

DEADLINE: IJNR's Bristol Bay Institute [30]

The Institute for Journalism & Natural Resources invites journalists on an expenses-paid learning expedition to Alaska, Aug 31-Sep 7, 2019, to explore topics including mining in the Bristol Bay watershed; fisheries management; Indigenous sovereignty and resources management; climate change and its impacts on the region; land use issues; and more. Apply by Jun 26.

Workshops and Fellowships [12]

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Public [6]

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Climate Change [2]

Consumer [31]

Diversity [3]

Fish & Fisheries [32]

Journalism & Media [5]

Natural Resources [33]

People & Population [13]

Planning & Growth [23]

Water & Oceans [34]

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Alaska and Hawaii [14]

Africa Blue Economy Forum [35]

The second annual forum in Tunis, Tunisia will focus on opportunities and innovations in emerging and frontier sectors of the Blue Economy and how they can help accelerate Africa’s transformation.

Other Events [22]

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Public [6]

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Climate Change [2]

Diversity [3]

Economy & Business [27]

Fish & Fisheries [32]

People & Population [13]

Planning & Growth [23]

Water & Oceans [34]

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Africa [36]

11th Annual Women in Green Forum [37]

The annual WIGF program highlights women’s impact on the environmental industry. The 2020 event in Los Angeles will convene sustainability trailblazers who share insights about the newest and most cutting-edge environmental innovations.

Other Events [22]

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Public [6]

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Diversity [3]

Planning & Growth [23]

Technology [38]

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California [15]

DEADLINE: IWMF Reporting Grants for Women’s Stories [39]

Twice yearly, the International Women’s Media Foundation offers grants supporting journalism produced by and about women. The grants, averaging $5,000 USD, are open to professional journalists with three or more years' experience. Next deadline is April 21, 2019.

Awards and Grants [18]

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Public [6]

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Diversity [3]

Journalism & Media [5]