IJA will host a member Q&A to review amended bylaws on June 30 followed by a candidate forum on July 6. Board of directors elections will be held online July 8-22 and in person July 22-23 at the Indigenous…
The IJA Indigiqueer Committee welcomes you to Portland – please join us for a happy hour hang on Thursday, July 23 at the Proof Reader Bar, located on the first floor of the Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront hotel from…
Gonzales will serve as the Indigenous Media Conference event emcee; Brian Bull will join as co-emcee for the 2026 Indigenous Media Awards Norman, Okla. — The Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA) announced Antonia Gonzales (Navajo Nation) as the event emcee…
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.…
The annual meeting of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) is one of the most globally significant conferences for Indigenous peoples worldwide. Every April, hundreds of Indigenous leaders from across the globe convene at the UN…