Indigenous Student Investigative Journalism Workshop

Please note: This workshop is exclusively for students who receive a scholarship to attend. The deadline to apply is Nov. 17.

IRE is proud to partner with the Indigenous Journalists Association and the Oklahoma Media Center to host a day-and-a-half-long training workshop on Thursday, Feb. 12 and Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, in Oklahoma City.

This workshop is specifically designed to support Indigenous students and students of all backgrounds attending Tribal Colleges and Universities, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions, Alaska Native- and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions and Native American-Serving Nontribal Institutions nationwide.

Students will learn a variety of investigative skills, including techniques for conducting investigative interviews, accessing public information, and leveraging the power of data and AI.

This workshop is made possible by the Rick Gevers-Karen Burns Diversity Endowed Fund for College Journalists, established to support training at HBCUs, HSIs, and other campuses serving student journalists of color.

• On Thursday, Feb. 12, the workshop will run from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. with optional hands-on data training.
  • RSVP required. Save your seat by filling out this Google form.
• Following Thursday's afternoon sessions, the event will feature a networking mixer with local journalists. More details to come.
• On Friday, Feb. 13, the workshop will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The workshop will be held at the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits.

By attending this event, you will receive a one-year membership or membership renewal. Once you complete the scholarship application form below, we'll send you details on how to join IRE and register for the workshop. Please note that all attendees must meet IRE's membership terms. For more information, please visit the IRE Membership Terms page.

Attendance at this event is only possible by applying for a scholarship. Details below.

Attending the workshop

Thanks to generous support from the Rick Gevers-Karen Burns Diversity Endowed Fund for College Journalists, scholarships will be provided to attend the workshop. You must receive a scholarship to attend this workshop.

The scholarship includes:
- Workshop registration fees
- One-year IRE membership/renewal
- Travel stipend

The deadline to apply for funding is Monday, November 17, 11:59 p.m. CT.

Location

Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits
701 N. Lindsay Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73104

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be sent via email to logistics@ire.org. All cancellations must be in writing. There is a $25 processing fee for all cancellations after February 5. After that date, requests for refunds will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Membership fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Recording Notice

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Questions

For questions about registration or general event questions, please contact logistics@ire.org.

Reminder: Attendance at this event is only possible by applying for a scholarship. Details above.