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Muscogee National Council approves constitutional amendment ballot question on free press

June 2, 2021

The Muscogee National Council passed legislation for a ballot question to amend the tribal constitution during September 18 election The Native American Journalists Association commends the Muscogee Nation for approving legislation to add a ballot question that would strengthen free press protections within the tribal constitution.  The Muscogee National Council passed NCA 21-053, sponsored by … More Muscogee National Council approves constitutional amendment ballot question on free press

NAJA to host Authentic Authorship: Understanding Indigenous Claims and Connections roundtable June 10

May 25, 2021

This episode of the NAJA “Covering Indian Country” Roundtable series will feature Indigenous experts who will discuss and examine the complexity of Indigenous identity, kinship, and community.  The Native American Journalists Association recognizes that media professionals are confronted with unique challenges when covering Indigenous people and communities. The NAJA Roundtable series aims to examine the … More NAJA to host Authentic Authorship: Understanding Indigenous Claims and Connections roundtable June 10

NAJA applauds CNN for cutting ties with Rick Santorum

May 24, 2021

OKLAHOMA CITY— The Native American Journalists Association applauds CNN for hearing our call to remove Rick Santorum from his commentator position. On April 26, NAJA released a statement cautioning Indigenous journalists against working with CNN and called for Santorum’s dismissal in light of his racist comments at the Young America Foundation’s conference. The call launched tremendous … More NAJA applauds CNN for cutting ties with Rick Santorum