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2025 Tribal Leaders Media Training & Communications Fellowship
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May 28, 2025 – May 30, 2025
2025 Tribal Leaders Media Training & Communications Fellowship

Strengthen Your Voice.
Amplify Your Impact.

Are you a tribal leader, aspiring leader, or communications professional looking to enhance your media presence and communication skills? Join us at the Walter Cronkite School of Mass Communications and Journalism at Arizona State University for an exclusive three-day fellowship from May 28-30 designed to elevate your storytelling, public speaking, and media strategy. This fellowship, which is part of NCAI's Empowering Leaders initiative is the perfect opportunity for you to hone your media and communication skills in a real-world setting.

As a communications director of a Native-led nonprofit, I see the NCAI training as more than skill building—it sparks a ripple effect. Leaders will learn to tell stories directly impacting their Tribal Nations or organizations, bring home tools to share with their communities, and build connections with other leaders across Indian Country. Trainings like this create lasting change by amplifying our voice, deepening our connections, and ensuring we can advocate for future generations.
Amory Zschach (Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes) | Communications Director National Indian Child Welfare Association

Why Apply?

  • ✅ Learn from experts who understand the unique media landscape of Indian Country
  • ✅ Master public speaking and storytelling techniques to mobilize your communities & advance policy
  • ✅ Gain hands-on experience in TV, radio, podcasting, and virtual interviews
  • ✅ Learn how to build relationships with news media and pitch stories that matter while navigating diverse interview environments
  • ✅ Take home professional headshots & digital recordings of your progress

Two indigenous leaders in a newsroom practicing an interview

Practice Like a Pro

Fellows will have the rare opportunity to sharpen their skills in the state-of-the-art Cronkite Television studio, ensuring they’re prepared for real-world interviews across all media platforms.

Program Details

  • 📅 Dates: May 28-30📍
  • Location: Walter Cronkite School of Mass Communications and Journalism, Arizona State University💰
  • Cost: $1,000 – includes four nights of lodging at the Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix Downtown, plus breakfast, lunch & snacks daily (excludes dinner & transportation)

Spots Are Limited – Apply by March 21!

This exclusive fellowship is limited to 45 participants, with priority given to elected tribal leaders. Don’t miss this opportunity to refine your voice and expand your media presence for the benefit of your community. Applicants will be notified on a rolling acceptance basis.

Apply Now & Take Your Leadership to the Next Level!

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Questions? Contact empoweringleaders@ncai.org

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