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New Indigenous Media Awards Category + Extended Deadline

March 27, 2026 238Views 0Likes

IJA has added a new “Best Shortform/News Story” category to our 2026 Indigenous Media Awards contest

In response to member feedback, IJA has added an additional print/digital award category to the 2026 Indigenous Media Awards. This category, “Best Shortform/News Story,” is for written pieces with a word count of less than 2500 words, including breaking news, profiles and human interest stories. The new category is designed to recognize the best short written journalism and is open to Professional and Student entries. 

Additionally, we’ve also extended the entry deadline to 11:59 p.m. ET on Monday, April 6, 2026. If you were still putting the finishing touches on your entries, now’s your chance!

Learn More About the Indigenous Media Awards

Please email the Director of Membership, Sheena Roetman-Wynn, at sheena@indigenousjournalists.org with any questions or concerns.

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