Diversity

DEADLINE: IJNR Virtual Workshop on Traditional Ecological Knowledge [1]

The Institute for Journalism & Natural Resources invites journalists to apply by Nov 3 for this virtual workshop, Nov 13-14, 2023, exploring how Tribes and First Nations are joining discussions over environmental policy and resource management – and the challenges and opportunities TEK can bring to conservation and restoration efforts.

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International [8]

One Earth, Many Stories: Indigenous Storytelling, Knowledgeways and Ecology [9]

Indigenous storytellers from a wide range of backgrounds and traditions will discuss the preservation of Indigenous storytelling. Hosted by The Uproot Project. 7:00 p.m. ET.

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Uproot/IJA Webinar: How To Cover Indigenous Stories As a Non-Indigenous Journalist [11]

Join The Uproot Project and the Indigenous Journalists Association for a panel discussion on how reporters can best cover Indigenous communities and why having Indigenous reporters in newsrooms is essential. 7:00 p.m. ET.

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IJA/AARP Webinar: Preventing Fraud and Scams Targeted at Indigenous Communities [12]

The Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA) and AARP (formerly called the American Association of Retired Persons) will co-host this webinar via Zoom to discuss recent research, level of crisis in communities and opportunities for journalists to reframe reporting on victims. 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET.

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Three-Part Legal Training in Spanish for Journalists [13]

These free online courses in Spanish are part of the Reporters Committee's ProJourn collaboration with Microsoft and Davis Wright Tremaine. Register for one or all: Newsgathering rights (Oct 18); Pre-publication review of articles, podcasts, documentaries (Nov 1); and Access and transparency (Nov 15). 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET.

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DEADLINE: IWMF Gwen Ifill Mentorship Program [15]

The International Women's Media Foundation invites US-based women and nonbinary journalists from underrepresented backgrounds to apply for this 8-month virtual program, which is designed to address the lack of diversity in leadership positions across newsrooms in the U.S. Apply by Nov 7, 2024.

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National (U.S.) [7]

Disabilities and Disasters — What Questions Should You Be Asking Planners? [16]

As hurricane season ramps up, how are the disaster planners considering those with disabilities in your community? Texas-based journalist Greg Harman shares the story of one group that sued their city over claims it failed to properly prepare. And he extracts some rules of thumb to help determine if emergency planners are taking those with disabilities into consideration where you are.

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Features [17]

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Activism [18]

Climate Change [19]

Disasters [20]

Diversity [4]

Environmental Health [21]

Environmental Justice [22]

Environmental Politics [23]

Government [24]

Health [25]

Infrastructure [26]

Journalism & Media [5]

Laws & Regulations [14]

People & Population [6]

Policy [27]

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National (U.S.) [7]

Northeast (CT MA ME NH NJ NY RI VT) [28]

Southwest (AZ NM OK TX) [29]

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Public [3]

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NAHJ Workshop in Chicago: Breaking Boundaries for Media Equality [30]

The National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) invites midwest-area journalists to attend a free half-day, in-person training at DePaul University. Keynote is 'Fact-checking isn't just for fact-checkers,' with presenter Monique Curet, assistant editor at PolitiFact.

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Great Lakes (IL IN MI MN OH WI) [31]

To Cover Climate Equity Well, Journalists Must Maintain Mental Health [32]

When climate journalists — especially those confronting various forms of oppression in their own communities — witness environmental destruction and human suffering, the trauma can creep into our psyches. But sometimes our professional stance keeps us from seeing the harm to our mental health. In her new Voices of Environmental Justice column, Yessenia Funes looks at the question head-on, exploring resources and paths to better self-care.

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Voices of Environmental Justice [33]

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Climate Change [19]

Disasters [20]

Diversity [4]

Environmental Justice [22]

Health [25]

Journalism & Media [5]

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National (U.S.) [7]

Alaska and Hawaii [34]

International [8]

Asia [35]

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DEADLINE: East-West Center's Melvin M.S. Goo Writing Fellowship [36]

The East-West Center will award up to three US$10,000 grants to individual journalists, authors or writers from the United States or China for a project that will promote better understanding between the people of the two countries; focus on underreported feature topics; and reach a broad audience. Deadline: Nov 1, 2024.

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Asia [35]