The IJA Indigiqueer Committee welcomes you to Portland – please join us for a happy hour hang on Thursday, July 23 at the Proof Reader Bar, located on the first floor of the Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront hotel from…
Gonzales will serve as the Indigenous Media Conference event emcee; Brian Bull will join as co-emcee for the 2026 Indigenous Media Awards Norman, Okla. — The Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA) announced Antonia Gonzales (Navajo Nation) as the event emcee…
Sams to deliver keynote address during Opening Night Reception July 23NORMAN, Okla. – The Indigenous Journalists Association’s Indigenous Media Conference (IMC) Planning Committee has selected Chuck Sams, a Council Member on Oregon’s Northwest Power and Conservation Council. Sams is…
Declarations due May 25, election set for July 8-23 The Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA) board of directors will host a live Q&A info session on Monday, May 18, at 5:30 p.m. MST. There are three vacancies for three-year terms…
Shape Excellence in Indigenous Media IJA is seeking judges for the 2026 Indigenous Media Awards. Your expertise ensures the best storytelling in Indian Country gets the recognition it deserves. Commitment: 6-8 hours of remote judging. Perks: Choose from a…
The Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA) is pleased to welcome Mary Hudetz, Apsaalooke (Crow Tribe), as director of education and training. In this contract role, Hudetz will help guide the next phase of IJA’s student and professional development efforts as…
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.