The Indigenous Journalists Association will recognize outstanding coverage through the 2026 Indigenous Media Awards during the Indigenous Media Conference, July 22-24, 2026, at the Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront in Portland, Oregon. The deadline for entries is Monday, March 30,…
Hotel conference rate available until June 24 The Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA) opens conference hotel block reservations for the Indigenous Media Conference (IMC) at the Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront. IMC attendees can reserve rooms at a group rate starting…
The Indigenous Journalists Association is excited to open applications for the 2026 Indigenous Journalism Fellowship! This opportunity supports Indigenous student journalists and media professionals looking to grow their skills, deepen their storytelling and connect with Indigenous media leaders. Who…
Three-year plan addresses organizational sustainability and prioritizes membership needs The Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA) board of directors, staff and an invited guest created a new three-year strategic plan, guided by the 2025 membership survey, during a planning meeting on…
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…
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.