Clahchischiligi elected to second term as president; Ellis as vice president The Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA) held elections for the board of directors online July 8-22 and in person July 22-23 at the Indigenous Media Conference (IMC26) in Portland,…
A webinar to equip journalists with insights and tools to cover tribal issues responsibly and effectively Watch the Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA) and Berkeley Law’s Center for Indigenous Law & Justice (CILJ) webinar Reporting on Indian Country: Tools to…
Outstanding coverage of Indigenous people across the globe will be recognized during IMC26 The Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA) will present 128 awards recognizing outstanding coverage of Indigenous communities on Friday, July 24, as part of the 2026 Indigenous Media…
Osage News Editor Shannon Shaw Duty will be honored during the 2026 Indigenous Media Conference with the IJA-Medill Milestone Achievement Award and Minnie Two Shoes Award for Excellence in Tribal Media The Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA) has selected Shannon…
Curtis will be honored during the 2026 Indigenous Media Awards banquet on July 24 The Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA) has selected Chelsea Curtis (Diné) as the recipient of the 2026 Richard LaCourse Award for Investigative Journalism for her groundbreaking…
Conference rate now available until July 6 The Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA) extended the conference hotel block reservation deadline for the 2026 Indigenous Media Conference (IMC) at the Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront. Guestroom reservations can now be made through…
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.