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🌟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

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January 16, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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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
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May 5, 2026 at 8:15 PM
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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
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March 10, 2026 at 10:05 PM
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✨ 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! 🎉
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December 11, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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🌟 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. ✨

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December 19, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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Join us for On the Front Lines: Investigative Indigenous Journalists in Action webinar!

Hear directly from #IndigenousJournalists documenting the realities of mining, militarization, environmental injustice, and #CommunityResistance across the globe.

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May 22, 2026 at 12:30 AM
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From Saipan to NY, 9 Indigenous journalism fellows are in Portland for IJA’s Indigenous Media Conference! Read more about Joseph Morales (Tohono O’odham Nation), Tsinnie & the cohort at ijastudents.org 🗞️
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July 22, 2026 at 8:08 PM
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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
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December 9, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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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
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February 25, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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Indigenous journalists at #IMC2026 are confronting the rise of AI—from ethical questions of cultural theft to the heavy environmental toll data centers take on tribal lands and water.
Read: https://tinyurl.com/3ffr53e2 #IJF #IndigenousMedia #IndigenousJournalists #IMCPDX #IndigneousMediaConference
A photo taken from the back of a conference room showing an audience seated in rows facing a speaker at a podium and a large projection screen displaying a digital AI tool webpage. The image has a purple-tinted graphic overlay featuring circuit board lines, a microchip icon with the letters "AI" in the center, and large white and light-blue text that reads, "Indigenous Journalists discuss AI with skepticism, interest" above smaller text reading, "By Joseph Morales and Trina Tsinnie."
July 24, 2026 at 8:20 PM
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Welcome to #IMC2026! 🌲 IJA kicks off IMC with opening remarks from Gerald D. Skelton Jr. (Klamath Tribes), Portland’s Tribal Government Relations Manager. Honored to also feature the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians Color Guard. #IMC2026
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Promotional graphic for the Indigenous Media Conference (IMC), scheduled for July 22-24, 2026, in Portland, Oregon. On the left is a portrait of Gerald D. Skelton Jr., a man with a mustache and goatee, wearing a dark suit jacket, white shirt, and red patterned tie. On the right, bold text on a light blue background reads: "Opening Ceremony Breakfast Remarks by Gerald Skelton Jr., City of Portland’s Tribal Government Relations Manager." The background features the IMC logo at the top and a scenic view of Portland’s Willamette River and bridges.
July 17, 2026 at 8:10 PM
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🗳️ 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
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A medium shot of a voting station for the Indigenous Journalists Association. In the left foreground, a prominent white sign on a tripod easel says "IJA MEMBERS VOTE HERE" in bold red and black text, featuring the "Indigenous Journalists Association" logo. In the background, two women are seated behind a table draped in a black cloth; one is writing on a document while the other looks towards a laptop. On the right, a woman with braided hair, large earrings, and a cream-colored cardigan stands at the table holding a white tote bag over her shoulder. The image is an announcement graphic for the Indigenous Journalists Association. The top half is a photograph from an event where a large white sign on an easel to the left reads "IJA MEMBERS VOTE HERE" in blue and red text. Below that on the sign is the IJA logo, a stylized 'IJ' with four colored symbols around it. Behind a table covered in a black cloth are two IJA staff members, one in a black blazer and glasses on the left is typing on a laptop, and the other with long dark hair is on the right, also seated at the table with some papers. A third person, a woman in a light-colored top carrying a large shoulder bag, stands facing the table, talking with the person on the right. The bottom half of the image is a solid teal background with white text and an orange logo on the left. The top-left corner features the white IJA logo with stylized four-direction points and the text "INDIGENOUS Journalists Association." Below this, in large orange capital letters, is the word "JOIN." To the right, in white text, it reads "The IJA Governance & Elections Committee Live Bylaws Q&A" on multiple lines. Below this, aligned to the left, are three icons with corresponding text. Next to a calendar icon is "Tuesday, June 30." Below this, a clock icon is "5:30 p.m. CT," and below this, a map pin icon is "Zoom (Registration required)."
June 9, 2026 at 12:23 AM
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Kick off Day 1 at #IMC2026 in Portland!
Don't miss:
🍳 8:30 AM: Opening Ceremony & Breakfast (Sp. NBCUniversal)
🛍️ Expo Floor open today!
🎉 5:30 PM: Opening Night Reception @ The Redd (Sp. CTUIR, shuttle provided)
See you there!
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Promotional schedule graphic for the Indigenous Media Conference (July 22–24, 2026, in Portland, Oregon). Indigenous Media Expo Hours: Wednesday, July 22: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Salon AB / Ballroom Foyer) Thursday, July 23: 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Salon AB / Ballroom Foyer) Friday, July 24: 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Salon AB / Ballroom Foyer) Wednesday, July 22 Schedule: 8:30 am – 10:00 am: Opening Ceremony and Breakfast (Sponsored by NBCUniversal) 10:00 am – 11:00 am: What Journalism Schools Need to Learn from Indigenous Newsrooms AI Reporting Tools for Journalists 11:00 am – 11:30 am: Break and Exhibits 11:30 am – 12:30 pm: Redrawing the Map: Repurposing Federal Climate Data for Indigenous Stories 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm: Lunch Break / IJA Sponsor Appreciation Lunch 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm: From Assignment to Exit Plan: Staying Safe While Reporting Screening and Q&A: HULA: A Special Preview The Psychedelic Story and Indigenous Communities 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm: Break and Exhibits 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: This Is Not Fine: Lessons From The Burnout Box Cultivating Indigiqueer Community within IJA The Reality of Freelance Journalism Today “Storytelling Sovereignty: Indigenous People and the Media” book launch 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm: Opening Night Reception at the Redd on Salmon (Sponsored by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation; transportation provided) 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm: IJA MEMBERS ONLY: In-person voting will take place at the IJA Table at The Redd. Only eligible IJA members in good standing may vote.
July 22, 2026 at 3:07 PM
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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
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A medium shot of a voting station for the Indigenous Journalists Association. In the left foreground, a prominent white sign on a tripod easel says "IJA MEMBERS VOTE HERE" in bold red and black text, featuring the "Indigenous Journalists Association" logo. In the background, two women are seated behind a table draped in a black cloth; one is writing on a document while the other looks towards a laptop. On the right, a woman with braided hair, large earrings, and a cream-colored cardigan stands at the table holding a white tote bag over her shoulder. The image is an announcement graphic for the Indigenous Journalists Association. The top half is a photograph from an event where a large white sign on an easel to the left reads "IJA MEMBERS VOTE HERE" in blue and red text. Below that on the sign is the IJA logo, a stylized 'IJ' with four colored symbols around it. Behind a table covered in a black cloth are two IJA staff members, one in a black blazer and glasses on the left is typing on a laptop, and the other with long dark hair is on the right, also seated at the table with some papers. A third person, a woman in a light-colored top carrying a large shoulder bag, stands facing the table, talking with the person on the right. The bottom half of the image is a solid teal background with white text and an orange logo on the left. The top-left corner features the white IJA logo with stylized four-direction points and the text "INDIGENOUS Journalists Association." Below this, in large orange capital letters, is the word "JOIN." To the right, in white text, it reads "The IJA Governance & Elections Committee Live Bylaws Q&A" on multiple lines. Below this, aligned to the left, are three icons with corresponding text. Next to a calendar icon is "Tuesday, June 30." Below this, a clock icon is "5:30 p.m. CT," and below this, a map pin icon is "Zoom (Registration required)."
June 29, 2026 at 4:25 PM
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Experience vibrant culture and mild coastal weather at the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians’ Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow, Aug. 7-9 in Siletz, OR! 🥁 All dancers, drummers & families welcome.
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Promotional flyer for the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians' Annual Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow, taking place August 7th, 8th, and 9th, 2026. The event is located at the Pauline Ricks Memorial Pow-Wow Grounds on Government Hill in Siletz, Oregon. On the right, a circular seal shows an Indigenous dancer in a red shawl and dress against a sunlit landscape, framed by the phrases "All Are Welcome to Attend!" and "Drug and Alcohol Free Event." Text below the location box reads, "All Dancers & Drummers Welcome! Drummers—please bring your own chairs." The bottom of the flyer lists the daily schedule: Thursday, August 6th: Royalty Pageant at 6 PM. Friday, August 7th: Memorial/Giveaways from Noon to 5 PM, Presentation of Crowns at 6 PM, and Grand Entry at 7 PM. Saturday, August 8th: Parade at 10 AM, Grand Entry at 1 PM and 7 PM. Sunday, August 9th: Grand Entry at 12 PM with a Salmon Dinner to follow.
July 16, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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Mary Polanco Dies, Co-Founder of Native Journalists Assn. bit.ly/4hnM4KR #indigenousJA #journalismsNEWS #indigenousjournalists #journalism
March 13, 2025 at 8:42 PM