Deadline: January 23, 2026
Applications are open for the CJF-CBC Indigenous Journalism Fellowship 2026. The CJF-CBC Indigenous Journalism Fellowship is offered to a First Nation, Inuit or Métis journalist with one to ten years of experience to explore an issue of interest, while being hosted for four months at a CBC location. The award aims to foster better comprehension of Indigenous issues in Canada’s major media and community outlets.
Founded in 1990, The Canadian Journalism Foundation promotes, celebrates and facilitates excellence in journalism. The foundation runs a prestigious awards and fellowships program featuring an industry gala where news leaders, journalists and corporate Canada gather to celebrate outstanding journalistic achievement and the value of professional journalism.
Benefits
The successful applicant will:
- Spend four months with CBC Indigenous.
- Have a stipend of $30,000 provided by The Canadian Journalism Foundation.
- Write or produce a piece or series upon completion of their fellowship opportunity, which will be considered for publication or broadcast by CBC News.
Eligibility
- Open to First Nation, Inuit or Métis journalist;
- Have one to ten years of experience.
Application
The deadline for submissions is January 23, 2026, 11:59 pm ET.
For more information, visit CJF-CBC Indigenous Journalism Fellowship.