Attention IJA Members! Your voice shapes the future of our organization! Make sure to register for the June 30 Q&A to ask your questions directly before voting opens. Tuesday, June 30 at 5:30 PM CT Zoom (Reg. required) Register here: https://tinyurl.com/58yfjwdh #IndigenousJournalists

IJA has announced the 2026 Board of Directors candidates! Make sure your membership is active & dues are paid by July 8 to receive your ballot. Don't miss the virtual Candidate Q&A on July 6 (6pmPDT). Voting runs online July 8–22 & in person at #IMC26 Portland. Details: https://tinyurl.com/97y3nsyj#IMC26

The full 2026 Indigenous Media Conference agenda is LIVE! Join us July 22-24 in Portland for 40+ sessions & film screenings. Registration includes the Opening Night Reception sponsored by CTUIR! Book hotel discounts ($216/mo) by June 29. Details & registration: tinyurl.com/8hm66h83 #IMC26

Applications are open for the 2026 IJA-AAJA Pacific Islander Journalism Scholarship! Two $5,000 awards are available to boost news representation of Polynesians, Micronesians, & Melanesians. Funds are flexible (tuition, internships, debt). Apply by June 28: https://tinyurl.com/24nrxaev #scholarship

🗳️ IJA Members: Shape our future! Join the Live Bylaws Q&A to learn about the amended 2026 governance documents before voting begins this July. Get your questions answered. Tuesday, June 30 at 5:30 PM CT Zoom (Reg. required) Register here: https://tinyurl.com/58yfjwdh #IndigenousJournalists

Excited for #IMC26! IJA names Antonia Gonzales (Navajo Nation) as emcee for the 2026 conference in Portland (July 22-24). Brian Bull (Nez Perce Tribe) will co-emcee the awards banquet. Perfect networking for young media pros! Register: https://tinyurl.com/4dvy8eu8#IMC26

IJA is thrilled to announce Charles "Chuck" Sams as the #IMC26 keynote speaker! Hear him speak on tribal sovereignty & climate change July 23 in Portland. Register, book your hotel, or volunteer today: https://tinyurl.com/4dvy8eu8

IJA Members: Teach the next generation of Indigenous storytellers! The 5th annual KU Native Storytelling Workshop (July 5-10, KS) is hiring 2 instructors: Photojournalism & Social Media Perks: Travel, lodging, meals + $2,500 stipend. Apply by June 15! 🔗 Details & apply: https://tinyurl.com/54zj94xd

🚨 EARLY-BIRD ENDS TONIGHT! 🚨 Save up to $100 on the 2026 Indigenous Media Conference (IMC26) in Portland, OR (July 22-24). Today, June 1, is the final day for discounted rates! Don't miss the premier event for Indigenous storytelling. Secure your spot now! 👇 🔗 https://na.eventscloud.com/imc2026

🚨 FINAL HOUR: DEADLINE TODAY! 🚨 Shape the future of Indigenous media on the IJA Board. Voting members: email your candidacy declaration to [email protected] by 5 PM CDT TODAY (May 25). The clock is ticking! ✊🏽 Guidelines: tinyurl.com/bdckswa8 #IJA2026

🚨 DEADLINE TOMORROW! 🚨 Shape the future of Indigenous media by joining the IJA Board. Voting members: submit your candidacy declaration to [email protected] by May 25 at 5 PM CDT. Take the lead! ✊🏽 Check eligibility & guidelines:https://tinyurl.com/bdznffpv #IJA2026

🚨 Deadline Monday! 🚨 Shape the future of Indigenous media by joining the IJA Board. Voting members: submit your candidacy declaration by May 25 at 5 PM CDT. Take the lead and make an impact! ✊🏽 Check eligibility and apply now: https://tinyurl.com/bdckswa8 #IJA2026

🚨 TONIGHT at 5:30 PM MST: Shape the future of Indigenous media! Join the IJA Board of Directors Live Q&A to learn about open seats, eligibility, and how to drive strategic growth for our communities. Register now via the link in our bio! Candidate declarations due May 25. #IJA2026

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

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

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

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