Indigenous Journalists Association elects 2023-2024 executive committee 

August 18, 2023

Trudeau elected to first term as president; Bennett-Begaye elected as vice president  The Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA) board of directors elected its first executive committee for 2023-2024 during a meeting on Aug. 17. Christine Trudeau, Jourdan Bennett-Begaye, Angel Ellis and Savannah Maher were elected to positions on the executive committee. Members voted to change the … More Indigenous Journalists Association elects 2023-2024 executive committee 

An apology to our 2SLGBTQIA+ NAJA members

July 27, 2023

The Native American Journalists Association forms Two-Spirit LGBTQIA+ Advisory Committee; will host member listening session during the 2023 National Native Media Conference Aug. 12 Last October the Native American Journalists Association launched the annual member survey, with the goal to better understand members’ views and to guide the process of considering a name change. NAJA … More An apology to our 2SLGBTQIA+ NAJA members

2023 National Native Media Conference Agenda

July 14, 2023

2023 National Native Media Conference Agenda Thursday, Aug. 10.   All events will take place at the RBC Convention Centre (located at 373 York Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3J3) in downtown unless otherwise noted.  7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Registration | East Concourse (South End) 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. NAJA Opening Ceremony + Breakfast | … More 2023 National Native Media Conference Agenda

NAJA to vote on name change and elect board members July 31-Aug. 10

July 10, 2023

Native American Journalists Association members to vote online July 31-Aug. 9 and in-person Aug. 10; Town Hall held July 24 to discuss “Indigenous Journalists Association” name change, meet board candidates The Native American Journalists Association will hold an election July 31-Aug. 10 to determine incoming board members. There are three board vacancies for 3-year terms, … More NAJA to vote on name change and elect board members July 31-Aug. 10

NAJA will participate in 16th session of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

July 7, 2023

The Native American Journalists Association will host communications training and contribute to the launch of a study on Indigenous Peoples and the Media The 16th Session of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP) will take place July 17-21 in Geneva, Switzerland. Indigenous peoples from around the world attend the EMRIP to … More NAJA will participate in 16th session of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Poynter and Google News Initiative Misinformation Student Fellowship Program

July 5, 2023

In 2023, given the ever present problem of misinformation and how quickly it can spread — especially on social media – the Google News Initiative and Poynter have partnered to launch a student fellowship program focused on combating mis- and disinformation in communities. Fellows will work in local newsrooms on projects aimed at curbing the … More Poynter and Google News Initiative Misinformation Student Fellowship Program