Fabricated Inuit, First Nations and Dene reporters are identity theft layered on content theft TURTLE ISLAND, September 29, 2026: The Indigenous Media Association of Canada (IMAC) and the Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA) jointly condemn We-News.com and its owner, Hong…
Current Indigenous Journalists Association members may complete the survey for a chance to win a weekly swag pack and a one-year IJA membership The Indigenous Journalists Association’s (IJA) 2026 membership survey is open through Nov. 6. Current members can…
Joseph Lee will participate in opening plenary panel The Indigenous Journalists Association’s (IJA’s) treasurer, Joseph Lee (Aquinnah Wampanoag), will represent IJA and its members at the Local News Policy Summit and Coalition for Equitable Journalism Policy Gathering, Oct. 7,…
As the midterms approach, it’s crucial for journalists to understand the persistent pressure points in the elections process that can affect Native American voters. Register for our upcoming event focused on obstacles to voting in Indian Country. Join us…
IJA brings annual conference back to Minnesota for a 4th time The Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA) announces Minneapolis, Minnesota as the host city for the 2027 Indigenous Media Conference (IMC), to be held July 29-31, 2027 at the Marriott…
Indigenous Journalists Association President Sunnie R. Clahchischiligi (Diné) appointed Luella Brien to fill the vacancy left by Angel Moore (Cree) who stepped down from the board of directors in June 2026. The board voted to confirm Brien during the…
The Indigenous Journalists Association, in partnership with the Asian American Journalists Association, is pleased to announce the 2026 recipients of the IJA-AAJA Pacific Islander Scholarship, which awards up to $5,000 annually to emerging and early career journalists who are…
Clahchischiligi elected to second term as president; Ellis as vice president The Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA) held elections for the board of directors online July 8-22 and in person July 22-23 at the Indigenous Media Conference (IMC26) in Portland,…
A webinar to equip journalists with insights and tools to cover tribal issues responsibly and effectively Watch the Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA) and Berkeley Law’s Center for Indigenous Law & Justice (CILJ) webinar Reporting on Indian Country: Tools to…
Outstanding coverage of Indigenous people across the globe will be recognized during IMC26 The Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA) will present 128 awards recognizing outstanding coverage of Indigenous communities on Friday, July 24, as part of the 2026 Indigenous Media…
