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Rebekka Schlichting is an enrolled member of the Ioway Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska, an Assistant Professor at the University of Kansas William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications, and an adjunct professor at Nebraska Indian Community College. She specializes in Indigenous storytelling, ethics, and multimedia journalism while leading cultural initiatives such as the KU Native Storytelling Workshop and the Ioway Tribe Annual Powwow.
- B.S. in Journalism, University of Kansas
- Professional Journalism, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Her research and practice focus on health and science communication, cultural preservation through digital media, and Indigenous narratives in journalism. She has received numerous awards, including the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights award and recognition as a '40 under 40' leader in Indigenous communities.
Notable scientific awards include:
- 40 under 40 award (2018)
- Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights award (2017)
- Outstanding Graduate Student (2016)
- Franco's List for Integrity (2015)
- NAJA awards (2014)
Schlichting has collaborated with organizations like Firelight Media and Vision Maker Media, contributing to films such as Seed Warriors and advocating for Indigenous representation in media.
