Ready to lead? IJA is calling for board candidates! Join our live Q&A to learn about board service on May 18 at 5:30 PM MST. Register for the Q&A or check eligibility https://tinyurl.com/bdckswa8 📝Declarations Due: May 25 🗳️Elections: July 8–23 ✊🏽 Shape the future of Indigenous media! #IJA2026

Feeling judgy? 🤓 Good! IJA needs you. Help judge the 2026 Indigenous Media Awards: 6–8 hrs remote judging, your pick of perks (conference reg, membership, or free entries). Deadline May 22 👉https://ow.ly/fzXR50YVcRI #IndigenousJournalists #NativeMedia #IndigenousMedia #IndianCountry

Exciting news! Mary Hudetz (Crow Tribe) joins IJA as Director of Education & Training. A former president and investigative pro, Mary will lead IJA Fellowship & support newsrooms through 2026-2029 Strategic Plan. Welcome, Mary! https://tinyurl.com/2u255puh #IndigenousJournalism #IJA #Media

IJA Freelancer Database is live—connecting Indigenous & allied media freelancers with vetted outlets. Learn more or get involved: contact IJA Director of Membership Sheena Roetman-Wynn at [email protected] #ContractWork

🗳️ Candidate declarations to run for the IJA board of directors are open until May 25. There are three full-term (3-year) vacancies and one vacancy for a 1-year term. All four terms will begin in July 2026. Read full release here: https://tinyurl.com/bdznffpv

🎥 Watch: Share Your Story by the Indigenous Journalists Association, Grist & Cultural Survival English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LHpM7FGoJs Watch in your preferred language: https://tinyurl.com/27hfkyyd

Meet Santana Dreaver, IJA and The Narwhal’s 2026 Indigenous Journalism Fellow—centering Indigenous youth, land, sovereignty and climate stories across B.C. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/5z7jv7x5 #IndigenousJournalism #TheNarwhal #ClimateReporting

13 Indigenous journalists joined the Train-the-Trainers program hosted by the Indigenous Journalists Association and Solutions Journalism Network—the first all-Indigenous cohort. https://tinyurl.com/3nsn5ubx #IndigenousJournalism #SolutionsJournalism

Early bird registration is open for IMC26! Join the Indigenous Journalists Association July 22–24 in Portland. Save your spot by June 1 for discounted rates. Workshops, keynotes & more await! 🔗 https://na.eventscloud.com/imc2026 #IMC26 #IndigenousMedia #IJA

IJA welcomes the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) as the inaugural Wampum Title Sponsor of #IMC26! Join us in Portland, OR, July 22–24. Registration opens March 31. Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/22tyjnjp#IMC26#IndigenousMedia #IJA #TribalMedia #NativeNews

You can relax 🧘‍♀️🍵 2026 Indigenous Media Awards extends the deadline to April 6, 2026. Submit your short written work today! https://tinyurl.com/yfdacnju #IJA #IndigenousMediaAwards #Journalism

IJA adds a new “Best Shortform/News Story” category to the 2026 Indigenous Media Awards & extends the deadline to April 6, 2026. Submit your short written work today! https://tinyurl.com/yfdacnju #IJA #IndigenousMediaAwards #Journalism

Share your story with the world. Join IJA, Grist & Cultural Survival for a FREE media training ahead of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. 🗓 April 8 🎟️ tinyurl.com/sharestory2026

The Indigenous Journalists Association and Center for Indigenous Law & Justice partner to strengthen reporting on Native Nations through legal education and cultural insight. Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/y7memu82 UC Berkeley Law #IndigenousJournalism #IndianCountry #MediaEquity

⏰ IMA 2026 deadline is near! Need help? Join Zoom office hours Fridays in March, 12–2 p.m. ET for live Q&A. https://ow.ly/k8Gt50Yycpz

IJA Freelancer Database is live—connecting Indigenous & allied media freelancers with vetted outlets. Learn more or get involved: contact IJA Director of Membership Sheena Roetman-Wynn at [email protected] #ContractWork

Excited to welcome Brian Bull (Nez Perce Tribe), to the Indigenous Journalists Association Board of Directors. Thank you Alyssa London (Tlingit) for your dedicated service! 🙏 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/mv23yb98 #IndigenousJournalists #NativeMedia #IJA #NativeVoices

Kaiya Little, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma & 2025 Indigenous Journalism Fellow, wrote about how Texas’ Native American studies class survived anti-DEI challenges → hechingerreport.org/inside-the-fight-to-save-texas-native-american-studies-course

IJA welcomes Jes Abeita (Isleta Pueblo/Laguna Pueblo) as our new Program Manager! With 20+ years in Native media, she’ll support Indigenous journalists nationwide. We’ve also updated staff email addresses. Learn more: https://ow.ly/fGGw50Ym6zp #IndigenousJournalists #NativeMedia

The 2026 Indigenous Media Awards are officially open! 🏆 New streamlined divisions, new Special Coverage categories, and more transparency in judging. Submit your best work: https://betternewspapercontest.com/login #IndigenousMediaAwards #IndigenousJournalism #IJA

The Indigenous Media Conference program proposal deadline has been extended to March 20, 2026. Share your expertise through a breakout session, workshop, or plenary opportunity. ➡️ Submit a session proposal: https://tinyurl.com/IMC26RFP #IndigenousMedia #Journalism #CallForProposals

IJA Freelancer Database is live—connecting Indigenous & allied media freelancers with vetted outlets. Learn more or get involved: contact IJA Director of Membership Sheena Roetman-Wynn at [email protected] #ContractWork

IndigiNews launched the new IndigiNews Refocus Photojournalism Fellowship: Mi’kma’ki! A chance for Indigenous photojournalists in Canada to learn from industry-leaders in an expenses-paid bootcamp, in Mi’kma’ki / Kjipuktuk (Halifax) May 17 - 23, 2026. More here: www.refocusfellowship.ca

IMC 2026 hotel block is open! Stay at the Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront at a discounted conference rate. Book by June 29 to save—rooms are limited. Reserve here: https://tinyurl.com/3wupwffv

Journalists covering immigration raids and protests have been pepper-sprayed and tear-gassed—even after identifying as press. We call on law enforcement to respect the First Amendment and protect journalists on the front lines. https://bit.ly/4k8oIMr #PressFreedom #FirstAmendment #ProtectJournalists

IJA’s 2025 year-end campaign exceeded its goal—raising $4,695 to support training, fellowships, and events for Indigenous journalists. Grateful for our members, donors, and community who make this work possible. Ahéhee’ • Kutâputunumuw • Mvto • Miigwech • Wopila Tanka • Kutâputunumuw

Apply to Become a Report for America Journalist! Info Session tonight, Wed Jan 28, 2026 5pm - 6pm (MST) Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hT67WhyVQuy_RklIByr1IQ#/registration#/registration

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

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

🌱 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

Applications open: 2026 IJA–Oklahoman Native American Journalism Summer Internships. Paid newsroom experience for Indigenous college students. https://tinyurl.com/32m6397y

🌟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

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

📣 Now hiring: Program Manager! Join IJA to support Indigenous journalists & media workers. Full-time, remote, Apply https://tinyurl.com/3c4z99jx #jobs

The IJA Freelancer Database is live—connecting Indigenous & allied media freelancers with vetted outlets. Link in bio. #ContractWork

Want to get involved? Join an IJA committee and help shape our work. Email [email protected] and note your interest.

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

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

🌟 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

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

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

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

✨ 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

Register for this free training now!REGISTRATION LINK: tinyurl.com/mry9uzkf

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

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

🚨 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

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

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

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