FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE11/12/2026Media contact — ija@indigenousjournalists.org The Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA) condemns the Albuquerque Journal’s decision to publish an editorial cartoon by John Trever that relies on racist stereotypes to depict New Mexico Governor-elect Deb Haaland, a citizen of…
Breaking through: A conversation about Native representation in TV News Join IJA for a special Native American Heritage Month event featuring Charly Edsitty and Colton Shone in conversation with Aliyah Chavez. Edsitty and Shone, both Navajo, made history last…
Fabricated Inuit, First Nations and Dene reporters are identity theft layered on content theft TURTLE ISLAND, September 29, 2026: The Indigenous Media Association of Canada (IMAC) and the Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA) jointly condemn We-News.com and its owner, Hong…
Current Indigenous Journalists Association members may complete the survey for a chance to win a weekly swag pack and a one-year IJA membership The Indigenous Journalists Association’s (IJA) 2026 membership survey is open through Nov. 6. Current members can…
Joseph Lee will participate in opening plenary panel The Indigenous Journalists Association’s (IJA’s) treasurer, Joseph Lee (Aquinnah Wampanoag), will represent IJA and its members at the Local News Policy Summit and Coalition for Equitable Journalism Policy Gathering, Oct. 7,…
As the midterms approach, it’s crucial for journalists to understand the persistent pressure points in the elections process that can affect Native American voters. Register for our upcoming event focused on obstacles to voting in Indian Country. Join us…