Indigenous Journalists Association
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Apply to Become a Report for America Journalist! Info Session tonight, Wed Jan 28, 2026 5pm - 6pm (MST) Register here: #/registrationistration" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hT67WhyVQuy_RklIByr1IQ#/registration
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Apply to Become a Report for America Journalist!. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Apply to Become a Report for America Journalist!. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
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January 28, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Applications are open for the 2026 Indigenous Journalism Fellowship! Fellows and mentors are invited to apply for this opportunity supporting Indigenous journalists, mentorship, and professional growth. Deadline: Feb. 13, 2026. https://tinyurl.com/2aamtz9x #IndigenousJournalism #IJA
January 28, 2026 at 8:48 PM
IJA members, Arizona journalists & students: join a FREE legal workshop Feb. 5 at ASU Law. Learn about recording rights, protest coverage & access issues from journalists and legal experts.
📧 RSVP: [email protected]
#PressFreedom #IJA
January 23, 2026 at 7:33 PM
🌱 First story from IJA x SJN Indigenous Climate Solutions Cohort is live! Chickasaw Nation tree planting highlights culture, community & climate action. Read or Listen here: https://tinyurl.com/4x8nbjd7
January 21, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Applications open: 2026 IJA–Oklahoman Native American Journalism Summer Internships. Paid newsroom experience for Indigenous college students. https://tinyurl.com/32m6397y
January 20, 2026 at 10:29 PM
🌟Program proposals for the 2026 Indigenous Media Conference are open through Feb. 20, 2026 - We want to hear your ideas! ✨ Submit proposals https://tinyurl.com/IMC26RFP

#IJA2026 #IndigenousMedia #IndigenousJournalists #PortlandEvents #IJACommunity
January 16, 2026 at 4:45 PM
IJA has developed its 2026–2029 strategic plan, guided by member feedback. A full report will be shared at IMC 2026 in Portland.
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/58tb3ers
January 16, 2026 at 1:16 AM
📣 Now hiring: Program Manager! Join IJA to support Indigenous journalists & media workers. Full-time, remote, Apply https://tinyurl.com/3c4z99jx #jobs
January 13, 2026 at 10:58 PM
The IJA Freelancer Database is live—connecting Indigenous & allied media freelancers with vetted outlets. Link in bio. #ContractWork
January 13, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Want to get involved? Join an IJA committee and help shape our work. Email [email protected] and note your interest.
January 9, 2026 at 7:05 PM
IJA has developed its 2026–2029 strategic plan, guided by member feedback. A full report will be shared at IMC 2026 in Portland.
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/58tb3ers
January 9, 2026 at 5:05 PM
The Revenue Accelerator (Cohort 4) with @solutionsjournalism + @blueenginecollab is a 9-month program (March–Dec 2026) focused on major gifts + grants for solutions journalism. Apply by Jan. 6.
Application link: https://www.tfaforms.com/5204377
#NewsroomSustainability #MediaFunding #NonprofitNews

December 22, 2025 at 8:45 PM
🌟 Portland, OR is the host city for the 2026 Indigenous Media Conference, July 22–24!

Program proposals open through Feb. 20, 2026 tinyurl.com/IMC26RFP. ✨

#IJA2026 #IndigenousMedia #IndigenousJournalists #PortlandEvents #IJACommunity
December 19, 2025 at 7:16 PM
We joined journalism organizations nationwide to urge regulators to protect local voices, newsroom diversity, and editorial independence as media-ownership rules are reconsidered.
https://bit.ly/4j0XQNP
December 18, 2025 at 6:01 PM
We joined journalism organizations nationwide to urge regulators to protect local voices, newsroom diversity, and editorial independence as media-ownership rules are reconsidered.
https://bit.ly/4j0XQNP
December 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM
How has the media covered the Land Back movement? Hear about it from journalism instructor Trevor Green, a member of the Cowichan Nation 👉 tinyurl.com/2uea7jtj
December 12, 2025 at 8:57 PM
✨ Announcing the 2025–2026 IJA Board of Directors! ✨
Thank you to our members for electing the leaders who will guide IJA into its next chapter. Congrats to all newly elected and returning board members! 🎉
#IJA #IndigenousJournalists #IndigenousMedia #IMC25
December 11, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Register for this free training now!REGISTRATION LINK: tinyurl.com/mry9uzkf
December 10, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Excited to welcome Melissa Greene-Blye (Miami Tribe of Oklahoma) to IJA Board of Directors! With 20+ years in journalism & a passion for mentoring Indigenous journalists, she brings incredible leadership to the board. ✨ https://tinyurl.com/mr2wcnsa
#IndigenousJournalists #Native #IndigenousMedia
December 9, 2025 at 12:05 AM
What is the media's role in advancing the Truth and Reconciliation
Commission of Canada’s calls to action? Hear about this with Kaila
Johnston at the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.

To join this
#GrowingIndigenousStorytellersFellowship training. Register: tinyurl.com/mry9uzkf
December 8, 2025 at 9:16 PM
🚨 Deadline extended: Jan. 30!
Indigenous students — apply for the Student Investigative Journalism Workshop in OKC, Feb. 12–13. Hands-on training, mentorship & fellowships available. Apply Here: https://tinyurl.com/yvaxah2t
#IndigenousJournalism #StudentOpportunity #InvestigativeJournalism #Data
Applications Open for 2026 IJA–IRE Investigative Journalism Workshop for Indigenous Students – IJA
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December 5, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Widening the Pipeline Fellowship 2026 a year-long Fellowship for U.S.-Based Journalists of Color APPLY by Dec. 14: National Press Foundation
Learn more here:https://tinyurl.com/2hfxx8jx
December 3, 2025 at 5:50 PM
How do you develop a freelance career? Learn about this and more from Michelle Cyca, the bureau chief of conservation and fellowships at The Narwhal.

This is part of our #GrowingIndigenousStorytellersFellowship trainings, open to all. Sign up: tinyurl.com/236ddz8u
December 2, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Support Future Storytellers ✨“It is self-evident that we need factual, accurate & equitable stories… Indigenous journalists remain that beacon.” Ronnie Washines (Yakama) GOAL $2,500 by 12/31. Gifts $100+ get a limited-edition IJA tee: https://naja.wildapricot.org Ahéhee' •Mvto•Wopila Tanka•Miigwech
December 2, 2025 at 8:14 PM
A Call to Support Future Storytellers ✨ This #GivingTuesday, help empower Indigenous journalists! Goal: $2,500 by Dec. 31. Donate $100+ and get a limited-edition IJA t-shirt. https://naja.wildapricot.org
Ahéhee' • Mvto • Wopila Tanka • Miigwech
December 2, 2025 at 8:09 PM