Indigenous journalists and journalism educators discussed and developed practices and strategies for teaching solutions journalism to Indigenous journalists and communities. As part of an ongoing partnership, the Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA) and the Solutions Journalism Network (SJN) offered SJN’s…
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)…
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.