The Indigenous Journalists Association is excited to share that applications are now open for the IJA-NYU Graduate Scholarship, offered in partnership with the New York University Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute. This scholarship provides full-tuition support to an IJA…
The Indigenous Journalists Association, in partnership with The Oklahoman and the Kirkpatrick Foundation, is excited to open applications for the 2026 IJA–Oklahoman Native American Journalism Summer Internships – a paid newsroom experience for Indigenous students passionate about journalism and…
Dear IJA Members, It was just a few weeks after the Indigenous Media Conference when I sat down at my desk, ready to start the first board meeting with our 2025-2026 board of directors. I shifted in my chair…
Call for 2026 Indigenous Media Conference program proposals open through Feb. 20 The Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront will be the venue for the Indigenous Journalists Association’s 2026 Indigenous Media Conference, July 22-24 in Portland, Ore., on the traditional lands…
Indigenous Journalists Association President Sunnie Clahchischiligi (Diné) appointed Melissa Greene-Blye (Miami Tribe of Oklahoma) to fill the board vacancy left by Jourdan Bennett-Begaye (Diné), who stepped down last month. The board voted to approve Greene-Blye during the Dec. 4…
As part of an ongoing partnership between the Indigenous Journalists Association and the Solutions Journalism Network, we’re offering a free training opportunity open to all IJA members in January 2026. Limited spots are available. SJN’s Train-the-Trainers (ToT) program is for journalism…
Our Mission
NAJA serves and empowers Native journalists through programs and actions designed to enrich journalism and promote Native cultures. NAJA recognizes Native Americans as distinct peoples based on tradition and culture. In this spirit, NAJA educates and unifies its membership through journalism programs that promote diversity and defend challenges to free press, speech and expression. NAJA is committed to increasing the representation of Native journalists in mainstream media. NAJA encourages both mainstream and tribal media to attain the highest standards of professionalism, ethics and responsibility.