IJA has added a new “Best Shortform/News Story” category to our 2026 Indigenous Media Awards contest In response to member feedback, IJA has added an additional print/digital award category to the 2026 Indigenous Media Awards. This category, “Best Shortform/News…
Share Your Story: Communicate Effectively with Journalists Webinar | Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 12–1:30 p.m. ET The annual meeting of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) is one of the most globally significant conferences for…
Berkeley Law’s Center for Indigenous Law & Justice and Indigenous Journalists Association Launch National Collaboration Berkeley, CA – March 26, 2026 – The Center for Indigenous Law & Justice (CILJ) at Berkeley Law and the Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA)…
The Indigenous Journalists Association selects nine students to the 2026 IJF cohort to receive training, mentorship and support The Indigenous Journalists Association announced nine fellows to the 2026 Indigenous Journalism Fellowship cohort, which comprises undergraduate and graduate students representing…
Indigenous Journalists Association President Sunnie Clahchischiligi (Diné) appointed Brian Bull (Nez Perce Tribe) to fill the vacancy left by Alyssa London (Tlingit) who stepped down from the board of directors last month. The board voted to affirm Bull during…
Jes Abeita is an Indigenous journalist (enrolled Isleta Pueblo, Laguna Pueblo descendant) who started her career in Native media, communications and audience development over two decades ago. She currently serves as Program Manager at the Indigenous Journalists Association, where…
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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.