Indigenous Journalists Association

Indigenous Journalists Association IJA recognizes Indigenous peoples as distinct peoples based on tradition and culture.

The Native American Journalists Association, based in Norman, Oklahoma on the campus of the University of Oklahoma, has a unique and challenging mission. Its primary goal is to improve communications among Native people and between Native Americans and the general public. While we encourage discussion among those visiting our page, we require that commenters be respectful of others' opinions. We w

ill not tolerate attacks against other users, or comments that are vulgar and incite hate or violence. We maintain the right to ban comments or users from our page that do not comply with our policy. Page administrators will remove comments and posts that do not meet the standards of our viewing community.

07/09/2025

It’s time to “Earn Your Press Pass” or refresh your skills through free online training that covers the basics of community journalism and/or advertising sales.

Many community newspapers are short staffed these days and reporters are wearing multiple hats to produce the paper on time. The Earn Your Press Pass training course is not just for new reporters, but it’s also a great refresher course for even the most seasoned journalists who are now doing more than just reporting.

🎉 Congratulations to Dana Hedgpeth! 🎉 The Indigenous Journalists Association has selected Dana Hedgpeth (Haliwa-Saponi T...
07/03/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Dana Hedgpeth! 🎉

The Indigenous Journalists Association has selected Dana Hedgpeth (Haliwa-Saponi Tribe of North Carolina) as the recipient of the 2025 IJA-Medill Milestone Achievement Award!

Please join us in celebrating her outstanding contributions to journalism! - https://tinyurl.com/yc8j3wj7

Indigenous Journalists Association is proud to announce Denise Titian (Nuu-chah-nulth) of Ha-Shilth-Sa Newspaper as the ...
06/26/2025

Indigenous Journalists Association is proud to announce Denise Titian (Nuu-chah-nulth) of Ha-Shilth-Sa Newspaper as the recipient of the 2025 IJA-IWMF Minnie Two Shoes Award for Excellence in Tribal Media.

The IJA Special Awards committee selected Titian for her work at Ha-Shilth-Sa Newspaper, demonstrating her tenacity in pursuing stories that matter to the people they serve. - https://tinyurl.com/ayumdvyy

The Indigenous Journalists Association proudly names Troy Littledeer (United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians) as the ...
06/26/2025

The Indigenous Journalists Association proudly names Troy Littledeer (United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians) as the 2025 Tim Giago Free Press Award recipient.

Littledeer was selected by the committee for his struggle with United Keetoowah Band officials regarding censorship of the Giduwa Cherokee News. The challenge of upholding press freedom came at an extraordinarily high personal cost to Littledeer and IJA recognizes these tremendous efforts. - https://tinyurl.com/ayumdvyy

📣 Congratulations to O'odham Action News, recipient of the 2025 Elias Boudinot Free Press Award! 📰 The award recognizes ...
06/26/2025

📣 Congratulations to O'odham Action News, recipient of the 2025 Elias Boudinot Free Press Award! 📰 The award recognizes a publication or media outlet that has shown dedication and commitment to upholding freedom of the press, information and transparency on Turtle Island.

O’odham Action News was selected for their dedication to uncovering impactful new stories from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. - https://tinyurl.com/ayumdvyy

Looking for a way to give back to the Indigenous journalism community? Join the IJA Board!Board members help guide progr...
06/24/2025

Looking for a way to give back to the Indigenous journalism community? Join the IJA Board!
Board members help guide programs, support fellow journalists, and uplift our mission.

📅 Declarations due July 3, 2025
🗳 Online voting: Aug. 1–13
📬 Email IJA Board President Christine Trudeau at trudeau[at]naja.com to run!

Q&A with IJA board on June 30. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/3hp9bps7

Looking for a way to give back to the Indigenous journalism community? Join the IJA Board! Board members help guide prog...
06/24/2025

Looking for a way to give back to the Indigenous journalism community? Join the IJA Board!

Board members help guide programs, support fellow journalists, and uplift our mission.
📅 Deadline to declare: July 3
📩 [email protected]

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Do you have questions about board duties? Drop-in to the Q&A on June 30 at 5pm CT. 💻

🏆 IJA announces 2025 Indigenous Media Awards winners 🏆 You can find the full list here, with some links to award-winning...
06/20/2025

🏆 IJA announces 2025 Indigenous Media Awards winners 🏆 You can find the full list here, with some links to award-winning stories included! 👏👏👏🎉

Award pick-up / shipping information Winners may pick up their awards in-person at the banquet on Friday, Aug. 15. Those who are unable to attend in-person may request to have their awards shipped directly at cost. To request the direct shipping option, winners must complete the 2025 Indigenous Medi...

🏆 IJA announces 2025 Indigenous Media Awards winners 🏆The Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA) will present 250 awar...
06/12/2025

🏆 IJA announces 2025 Indigenous Media Awards winners 🏆

The Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA) will present 250 awards recognizing outstanding coverage of Indigenous communities during the Indigenous Media Awards Banquet on Friday, Aug. 15 as part of the 2025 Indigenous Media Conference at the Isleta Resort and Casino in Albuquerque, New Mexico. - https://tinyurl.com/yc22ndn2

🌟 IJA Welcomes New Fund Development Director! 🌟IJA is proud to announce Shirley LaCourse Jaramillo (Oglala Lakota / Onei...
06/11/2025

🌟 IJA Welcomes New Fund Development Director! 🌟

IJA is proud to announce Shirley LaCourse Jaramillo (Oglala Lakota / Oneida / Yakama / Umatilla) as IJA’s first Fund Development Director!

With 35 years of experience—25 of those dedicated to strengthening nonprofits through program administration, organizational management, and grant development—Shirley brings a powerful blend of skill, vision, and deep dedication to Indian Country. - https://tinyurl.com/46xydfm6

📣 IMC25 Early Bird Registration Deadline Extended! 📣Join us at the 2025 Indigenous Media Conference (IMC25) at Isleta Re...
05/29/2025

📣 IMC25 Early Bird Registration Deadline Extended! 📣

Join us at the 2025 Indigenous Media Conference (IMC25) at Isleta Resort & Casino from Aug. 13-15!

🔹 Early-bird rates available through June 22
🔹 Access to workshops, keynotes, film screenings & more
🔹 Opening Night Reception at Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
🔹 On-demand access to sessions post-event

Register now & save! Pricing details + tickets: https://tinyurl.com/ynjxuv3u

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Native American Journalists Association

The Native American Journalists Association has a unique and challenging mission. Its primary goal is to improve communications among Native people and between Native Americans and the general public. While we encourage discussion among those visiting our page, we require that commenters be respectful of others' opinions. We will not tolerate attacks against other users, or comments that are vulgar and incite hate or violence. We maintain the right to ban comments or users from our page that do not comply with our policy. Page administrators will remove comments and posts that do not meet the standards of our viewing community.