Applications open through June 28 The Indigenous Journalists Association and the Asian American Journalists Association are accepting applications for the IJA-AAJA Pacific Islander Journalism Scholarship through June 28. The purpose of the scholarship is to improve news media representation…
All conference sessions will take place at the Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront hotel, unless otherwise noted. View the Agenda-at-a-Glance here. Wednesday, July 22 – Day 1 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Registration | Salon Foyer 11 a.m. – 4…
IJA will host a member Q&A to review amended bylaws on June 30 followed by a candidate forum on July 6. Board of directors elections will be held online July 8-22 and in person July 22-23 at the Indigenous…
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…
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.