June 18, 2024

Thursday, July 25

9:00 am – 10:30 am

• Opening Ceremony and Breakfast (open to all registered attendees)

10:30 am – 12:00 pm

• Media for Indigenous Peoples: Toward a Global Response for the Implementation of Article 16 Media of UNDRIP
• From Classroom to Community: Practicing Journalism Education in First Nations
• ABC News Storytellers Summit

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

• Lunch Break (on own)

12:45 pm – 2:45 pm

• Screening of BAD PRESS with Filmmaker and Participant Q&A at First Americans Museum (transportation will be provided to the theater) 

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

• How to Survive and Thrive Away from Mainstream Media
• Behind the Scenes of Building Digital Media Content
• Indigenous Climate Solutions Journalism: Exploring the Nuances of Covering Traditional Knowledge in Climate Stories

2:00 pm – 2:30 pm

• Break

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

• Get to Know Tribal Historic Preservation Officers
• Navigating Federal Courts
• Environmental Reporting Grants: How to Submit the Best Application

3:00 pm – 5:15 pm

• Screening of SUGARCANE with Filmmaker Q&A at First Americans Museum (transportation will be provided to the theater) 

3:30 pm – 4:00 pm

• Break

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

• How Not to Partner on Indigenous Coverage
• How to Report on AI Across Every Beat
• The Importance of In-Person Events

5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

• Welcome Reception at First Americans Museum (open to all registered attendees)

Friday, July 26

8:00 – 9:30 am 

• Reporting on Indigenous Freedmen and McGirt 
• Accessing Records for Reporting on Tribal Government 
• Press Freedom and Reporting on Indigenous Frontlines Across Turtle Island 

9:30 am – 10:00 am  

• Break 

10:00 am – 11:00 am 

• Elections and Disenfranchisement 
• Trust Indicators in Indian Country: Building Trust and Press Freedom 
• Sustainability: Growing & Maintaining a News Business 

11:00 am – 12:30 pm

• IJA Membership Luncheon (ticket required) 

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm 

• Tools to Fight Election Misinformation 
• Funding 101: How to Get Grants, Fellowships and Support for Your Work 
• Covering Tribal Businesses and Economies 

1:30 pm – 2:00 pm  

• Break 

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm 

• Navigating Academic Red Tape 
• Matriarchs in Media 

2:00 pm – 6:00 pm 

• Investigative Methods for Reporting in Indigenous Communities 

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm  

• Break 

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm 

• Covering Green Colonialism  

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm 

• NBC Sponsored Session 

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm 

• Digging for Elusive Truths in Archives  

5:15 pm – 6:15 pm 

• IndigiQueer Coverage in Indian Country 

Saturday, July 27

8:00 am – 9:30 am 

• The Power and Promise of Global Indigenous Collaborations 

8:00 am – 10:00 am 

• Health Equity in Indian Country: What’s Working 
• Thriving as a Freelancer 

10:00 am – 11:00 am

• Tribal TV…It’s ALL That. 

10:30 am – 11:30 am 

• Mental Health and Well-being in the Workplace: The Role of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion 

10:30 am – 2:00 pm  

• q’sapi Trauma-Informed Journalism Training 

11:30 am – 12:30 pm  

• Thunderbird Rising / UNDRIP in Canada and USA: Upholding Indigenous Press Freedom 

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm 

• Backgrounding like a Boss Using Online, Offline and FOIA Resources 

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm 

• IJA President’s Reception and Silent Auction (open to all registered attendees) 

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm  

• Indigenous Media Awards Banquet (ticket required)