Sams to deliver keynote address during Opening Night Reception July 23NORMAN, Okla. – The Indigenous Journalists Association’s Indigenous Media Conference (IMC) Planning Committee has selected Chuck Sams, a Council Member on Oregon’s Northwest Power and Conservation Council. Sams is…
Declarations due May 25, election set for July 8-23 The Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA) board of directors will host a live Q&A info session on Monday, May 18, at 5:30 p.m. MST. There are three vacancies for three-year terms…
Shape Excellence in Indigenous Media IJA is seeking judges for the 2026 Indigenous Media Awards. Your expertise ensures the best storytelling in Indian Country gets the recognition it deserves. Commitment: 6-8 hours of remote judging. Perks: Choose from a…
The Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA) is pleased to welcome Mary Hudetz, Apsaalooke (Crow Tribe), as director of education and training. In this contract role, Hudetz will help guide the next phase of IJA’s student and professional development efforts as…
IJA continues to advocate for Indigenous journalists’ rights at an international level This week, three Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA) members represented IJA at the 25th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) in New York,…
Board candidacy declarations due May 25 The Indigenous Journalists Association elections will be held online July 8-22 and in-person July 22-23 in Portland, Ore. Voting IJA members in good standing will elect four members to the board of directors.…
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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.