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24/01/2024

The Indigenous Journalists Association supports journalist Brandi Morin and condemns charges against her. Morin arrested by Edmonton police while covering Indigenous encampment - http://tinyurl.com/f8wf8vec

22/01/2024

Join us for our next webinar!

The Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA) and The Commonwealth Fund, a nonprofit health care research foundation, will co-host “How Indigenous journalists can utilize data from the Health Equity Scorecard” via Zoom on Thursday, Feb. 15 at 12 p.m. CT.

IJA board member and Arizona Mirror Indigenous Communities Reporter Shondiin Silversmith (Diné) and David C. Radley, Ph.D., M.P.H., senior scientist for the Commonwealth Fund’s Tracking Health System Performance initiative and director of data and analytics at the Center for Evidence-Based Policy at Oregon Health and Sciences University will be panelists for the discussion. IJA Education Manager, Sheena Roetman (Lakota) will moderate the discussion and Q&A.

Register here: http://tinyurl.com/4bdewyck

20/01/2024

19/01/2024

The Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA) is deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Gary Fife (Muscogee Nation), Radio Specialist, Mvskoke Media, on Jan. 14. IJA extends its condolences to Fife’s family, friends and colleagues.

Seventy three-year-old Fife was a mentor to many Indigenous journalists and IJA shares in grieving of this great loss in our industry. Those that had the honor of working with him at Mvskoke Media will remember how special it was to have him there. He was known to have serious grit, the type that young journalists aspired to. He also had great style, taste and a witty humor. Fife will always be remembered as a legend. - http://tinyurl.com/4y48bj98

Photo credit: Mvskoke Media

08/01/2024

🏆 IJA accepting Indigenous Media Awards through March 8. IJA will recognize outstanding coverage of Indigenous communities through the IMAs during the 2024 Indigenous Media Conference at the Omni Hotel in downtown Oklahoma City July. 25-27 - http://tinyurl.com/55jzv32m

04/01/2024

Beginning in January, The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and the Indigenous Journalists Association will lead a series of virtual training sessions for IJA members.

The first training — a meet and greet with the Reporters Committee — will take place via Zoom on Jan. 18 from 12-1 p.m. CT. IJA Treasurer Angel Ellis, director of Mvskoke Media, will moderate a discussion and Q&A with Denver Nicks, the Reporters Committee’s Local Legal Initiative attorney in Oklahoma, and Mayeesha Galiba, the Reporters Committee’s NBCU News Group Race Equity in Journalism Legal Fellow.

Nicks and Galiba will discuss the Reporters Committee’s free legal support available to journalists, such as online resources addressing common legal questions and challenges, and a Legal Hotline that can assist with a wide variety of newsgathering and press freedom issues. They will also share examples of the Reporters Committee’s pro bono work in Indigenous communities on behalf of IJA members.

Register for the free webinar here: https://tinyurl.com/mtw285e6

Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/37khxbba

04/01/2024

🎓 Indigenous Journalists Association and NYU Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute partner for the fourth year to offer a full tuition scholarship worth greater than $70,000. IJA members can choose from ten journalism graduate programs for fall 2024. The deadline is Jan. 4, 2024!

Learn how to apply: https://tinyurl.com/33zy3cj2

04/01/2024

Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Indigenous Journalists Association and Indian Country Today is excited to announce our 2024 graduate fellowship. The fellowship will support an outstanding IJA member to pursue a master’s degree and produce content for the national ICT audience. Applications are due 2/15. - http://tinyurl.com/22m64k3c

16/12/2023

📣The Indigenous Journalists Association calls for renewals, new members and encourages gifting memberships for the holidays. ❄️ Celebrate the name change to IJA and help join the drive back to 1,000 members! - http://tinyurl.com/y9cjp6vv

28/11/2023

It’s and we want to share how you can donate to IJA.

While you're shopping online this holiday season, consider donating directly to IJA or as a gift for someone to support our many programs:

✨The Indigenous Voice Fund supporting professional development and training

✨The Indigenous Media Initiative, formerly the Red Press Initiative, supporting free press in Indian Country and Indigenous communities

✨The Indigenous Journalism Fellowship advancing the careers of Indigenous students and increasing representation in mainstream newsrooms

✨IJA Reporting Guides shaping ethical coverage of Indigenous communities in mainstream media

Learn more about these programs at: www.indigenousjournalists.org.

Donate to IJA: https://naja.wildapricot.org/Donate

05/10/2023

The Mvskoke Creative division will have limited services starting next week, Oct. 9-13 due to staff training.

21/09/2023

Mvskoke Media is conducting it's first ever strategic plan and we need your help. Your answers to the following questions will help us form strategies and goals that will enhance our services. All participants will be entered into a drawing for a free Mvskoke Media t-shirts.

13/08/2023

Thank you to everyone that joined us this year!! 🎉

Safe travels home & see you next year!

21/07/2023

NAJA is now accepting donations for the Silent Auction scheduled on Aug. 12 during the annual National Native Media Awards Banquet. Proceeds from the auction support scholarships for Indigenous students.

Donate here: https://tinyurl.com/536wmteb

18/07/2023

🗳 Online voting open from July 31-Aug. 10 to determine three incoming board members. Members may vote in-person during the 2023 National Native Media Conference Opening Night Reception at the Delta Hotel Winnipeg from 5:30-8 PM CT.

NAJA Town Hall will feature board leadership and candidate Q&A on July 24 at 6 PM CT to discuss the name change.

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/48tu7j7f

18/07/2023

The 2023 National Native Media Conference is just a few weeks away and the final agenda is now available!

The program covers best practices in Indigenous media, training & workshops to support & enhance the knowledge & skills of journalists covering Indigenous communities.

What sessions do you plan on attending? 🤔

View full agenda here: https://tinyurl.com/4srzmhnw

03/07/2023

🏆 NAJA announces 2023 National Native Media Awards winners. Outstanding Indigenous journalism to be recognized during National Native Media Conference Aug. 10-12 at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg - https://tinyurl.com/ym9wfu9u

23/06/2023

🏆 NAJA selects APTN National News as 2023 Elias Boudinot Free Press Award recipient. Staff to be recognized during 2023 National Native Media Awards Banquet Aug. 12 as part of the National Native Media Conference - https://tinyurl.com/ak33n3ed

23/06/2023

🏆 NAJA selects Graham Lee Brewer as 2023 Richard LaCourse Award for Investigative Journalism recipient. NBC News national investigative reporter to be recognized during the 2023 National Native Media Awards Banquet Aug. 12 - https://tinyurl.com/4twa3ekj

23/06/2023

🏆 NAJA selects Duncan McCue as 2023 NAJA-Medill - Northwestern University Milestone Achievement Award recipient. Former CBC News journalist and new Carleton University (Official) School of Journalism and Communication professor to be recognized during 2023 NAJA Membership Meeting Aug. 11 as part of the National Native Media Conference - https://tinyurl.com/35dwy5jn

23/06/2023

🏆 NAJA selects Jodi Rave Spotted Bear as inaugural Tim Giago Free Press Award recipient. Indigenous Media Freedom Alliance founder and executive director to be recognized during the 2023 National Native Media Awards Banquet Aug. 12 - https://tinyurl.com/28rxw85u

14/06/2023

The Native American Journalists Association is celebrating its milestone 40th year anniversary with a live performance by songwriter William Prince at the 2023 National Native Media Conference After-Awards show Aug. 12.

William Prince, known for his baritone voice, was taught to play music by his father. He grew up on Peguis First Nation, but now lives in Winnipeg. He had his Grand Ole Opry debut in February and released his latest album ‘Stand in the Joy' in April.

Discounted conference registration rates for NAJA members and general attendees are available through June 30, 2023.

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/9hw9prmu

01/06/2023

📣Early-bird registration deadline extended to 6/30 for the 2023 National Native Media Conference 8/10-8/12 in !

Special bundle available for Membership Luncheon & banquet tickets.

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/e4r776hm

24/05/2023

Christopher Lomahquahu has been selected to participate in the second annual graduate partnership between Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Native American Journalists Association and Indian Country Today. The fellowship will provide support for Lomahquahu to complete a Cronkite master’s degree while producing journalism with colleagues at ICT. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/yyjakjyh

23/05/2023

The Native American Journalists Association Conference Planning Committee has selected award-winning CBC broadcaster Duncan McCue as the keynote speaker of the 2023 National Native Media Conference.

McCue is Anishinaabe, a member of the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation in southern Ontario. McCue was selected for his leadership in advocating for fostering the connection between journalism and Indigenous communities, including his latest work Decolonizing Journalism: A Guide to Reporting in Indigenous Communities.

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/mmcwvus

10/05/2023

The Native American Journalists Association extends congratulations to Connie Walker (Cree from Okanese First Nation) and Gimlet Media on being awarded the 2023 Pulitzer Prize in Audio Reporting.

Walker is a NAJA professional member and was the keynote speaker for the 2022 National Native Media Conference.

Her Spotify original podcast ‘Stolen’ also took home a Peabody Award in the podcast radio category this week, making it the first podcast series to win both prestigious awards in the same year.

Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/v3apuy8s

03/05/2023

As tribal govs grow, it's important that tribal media grow to inform citizens how changes affect them. Native American Journalists Association Essential Elements of a Tribal outlines what's needed for independent tribal media.

For more information visit: https://tinyurl.com/uk2y778z