The 2025 Indigenous Media Conference Silent Auction will take place on the evening of Friday, August 15, during the Indigenous Media Awards Banquet.
This year we’re returning to a long-standing tradition: pen-and-paper bidding.
Donated items can be previewed here. Suggested donations include Indigenous art, clothing, jewelry and beaded items. Unique items are welcome, and all donations are tax-deductible.
Proceeds from the silent auction are used to support IJA’s scholarship programs.
Donors will need to complete the Silent Auction Donation Form and include a description of their donated items, estimated value and high-resolution image(s) as outlined on the form. All items must be received no later than 1 p.m. MT on Thursday, Aug. 14, to be included. Donors may bring auction items to the IJA registration desk during the conference. Donors may also ship items ahead of traveling to Albuquerque by shipping items to: Sheena Roetman-Wynn (hotel guest), c/o Isleta Resort & Casino, 11000 Broadway SE, Albuquerque, NM 87105.If you have any questions, please reach out to Sheena Roetman-Wynn at sroetman@naja.com.
