Tag: Free Press

NAJA announces three new National Native Media Award categories for 2023

March 3, 2023

Tim Giago Free Press award will honor NAJA member upholding transparency within their Indigenous community NORMAN, Okla. — The Native American Journalists Association has launched three new categories for the 2023 National Native Media Awards, including: Best International Indigenous Coverage, Best Two-Spirit Coverage and a new special award, the Tim Giago Free Press Award. Best … More NAJA announces three new National Native Media Award categories for 2023

NAJA selects Navajo Times as 2022 Elias Boudinot Free Press Award recipient

July 13, 2022

Staff to be recognized during 2022 National Native Media Awards Banquet Aug. 27 NORMAN, Oklahoma — The Native American Journalists Association (NAJA) has selected the Navajo Times as the recipient of the 2022 NAJA Elias Boudinot Free Press Award, which recognizes a publication or media outlet that has shown dedication and commitment to upholding freedom … More NAJA selects Navajo Times as 2022 Elias Boudinot Free Press Award recipient

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

MCN restores free press with Independent Muscogee (Creek) Press Act

July 24, 2020

The Native American Journalists Association honors Mvskoke Media with second Elias Boudinot Award for Free Press in 2020 The Native American Journalists Association commends the Muscogee (Creek) Nation for enactment of the “Independent Muscogee (Creek) Press Act,” for Mvskoke Media, the tribe’s news and information outlet. The bill ensures free press protections at the legislative … More MCN restores free press with Independent Muscogee (Creek) Press Act

NAJA condemns Muscogee (Creek) Nation Council denial of citizen free press vote

October 15, 2019

New proposed free press bill shows promise, but still raises concerns The Native American Journalists Association condemns the Muscogee (Creek) Nation National Council’s failure to pass strengthened free press protections for the tribe during the regular session, Sept. 28.  The proposed legislation, NCA 19-121, would have allowed tribal citizens to vote for free press protections … More NAJA condemns Muscogee (Creek) Nation Council denial of citizen free press vote

NAJA urges full reinstatement of Muscogee (Creek) free press provisions

December 17, 2018

The Native American Journalists Association (NAJA) supports the Muscogee (Creek) National Council’s passage of NCA 18-184 — a bill that would reinstate free press protections for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. NAJA encourages Principal Chief James Floyd to sign NCA 18-184, which was passed with a majority 9-6 vote during the regular session on Saturday, Dec. … More NAJA urges full reinstatement of Muscogee (Creek) free press provisions