Last Updated on May 20, 2019
The Intercontinental Cry Indigenous Reporting Award (ICIRA) is now accepting pitches for urgent and under-reported stories that center on indigenous rights in the United States.
Two reporters who submit a winning pitch will receive a $750 CAD grant to cover their expenses.
Anyone in the United States can apply; however, pitches will only be accepted until May 31, 2019.
Submission Guidelines
Please send an email to Intercontinentalcry@gmail.com with the following information:
In order for a story to be published it must:
The ICIRA grant program provides financial support to help reporters cover powerful stories that need international exposure. It is made possible through a partnership with the US-based Center for World Indigenous Studies and the Swiss-based human rights organization Incomindios.
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From extractive industries pushing deeper into ancestral territories, to governments rolling back hard-won protections,
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