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November 2018
#GivingTuesday
#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. Donate now! We encourage all of our sponsors, followers and colleagues to support NAJA this #GivingTuesday. NAJA exists to uplift Native voices in the media industry and improve coverage of Native people and communities. Our mission is critically important during these times of unwarranted hostility toward journalists and increased legal assaults against Indian Country. You…
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February 2019
Conference Call for Proposals due
The Native American Journalists Association (NAJA) is now accepting program proposals for the 2019 National Native Media Conference in association with the 2019 Native American Nutrition Conference in Prior Lake, Minnesota. The conference program will feature Indigenous media, journalism training, education and knowledge sharing, with a focus on food systems, nutrition and health in Indian Country. If you have an idea for a conference session and are interested in participating in the conference, review the information below, agree to the…
Find out more »ICWA reporting symposium
Suzette Brewer (Cherokee), an award-winning writer who has extensively covered the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), environmental issues on Indian reservations, the opioid crisis, and violence against Native women and children, will advise students and attendees about best practices when reporting on ICWA and other issues of sensitivity in Native communities. Her keynote address will be followed by a panel discussion of students, local journalists and other experts who will examine and discuss the issues and their importance to both…
Find out more »April 2019
Native Broadcast Summit
The 2019 Native Broadcast Summit will be held at the Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino in Chandler, AZ on April 24-25. The theme of the 2019 Summit is Native Voices · Native Media · Native Truths. The annual summit supports capacity building and professional development opportunities specifically for broadcasters and media makers serving Indian Country through skill building sessions, space for meaningful discussions, networking, and presentations on a variety of relevant topics.
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