Programs

IJA Trainings

ONLINE & IN-PERSON

INDIGENOUS AND NON-INDIGENOUS

IJA offers many different types of trainings for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous professionals. Check back often because new trainings are continuously developed.

Indigenous Journalism Fellowship

INDIGENOUS STUDENTS

Indigenous Journalism Fellowship (IJF) is an opportunity for Indigenous students to learn from Indigenous journalists and professionals across the country.

Pacific Islander Journalism Scholarship

PACIFIC ISLANDER STUDENTS

IJA and the Asian American Journalists Association are welcoming applications for a scholarship to support Pacific Islander students and journalists.

Graduate Fellowship for Members

INDIGENOUS STUDENTS

The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, IJA and Indian Country Today are supporting an outstanding IJA member!

KU Journalism School

INDIGENOUS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Brings Indigenous high school students from across the country to the University of Kansas campus for a four day event on journalism.

College Student Chapters

INDIGENOUS COLLEGE STUDENTS

IJA encourages and supports the formation of IJA Student chapters at any accredited journalism or communications program.

NPR's Next Gen Radio

INDIGENOUS

The IJA and NPR’s Next Generation Radio Project is open to early-career professionals in tribal and mainstream newsrooms…

Red Press Initiative

INDIGENOUS

IJA launched the Red Press initiative to better understand the value of an Indigenous free press to the well-being of Indigenous people, communities and nations.

IJA Roundtables

INDIGENOUS AND NON-INDIGENOUS

IJA is hosting a series of roundtable discussions to enhance understanding and awareness of the unique challenges and opportunities when covering Indigenous communities.

Indigenous Voice Fund

INDIGENOUS JOURNALISTS

The Indigenous Voice Fund exists to ensure Indigenous journalists in all stages of their careers have a dedicated source of funding for professional training and development.

RCFP Local Legal Initiative

JOURNALIST AND NEWS OUTLETS

RCFP will place lawyers in total of 5 states to provide local news organizations with pro bono legal support.

Indigenous Investigative Collective

INDIGENOUS REPORTERS

Network of Indigenous reporters and newsrooms in North America who contribute expertise and resources to investigate stories important to the Indigenous communities.

The Indigenous Journalist Association Empowers Indigenous Voices in Journalism.
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