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Press Freedom

Media access, transparency and the role of Indigenous journalism in Native communities.
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Media journey

Dispatch from the IJA conference: As event winds down, president reflects on ‘full-circle’ moment

Christine Trudeau remembers early journalistic beginnings in Albuquerque
By Brian Bull
Events and Announcements
Buffalo’s Fire, IMFA head to NCAI Mid Year Convention
Policy talk, hallway buzz and speaker highlights — delivered live through The Daily Spark and our social channels
By Teresa Trumbly Lamsam, Ph.D.
UNESCO Media Forum
Spotted Bear Moderates UNESCO Panel on Amplifying Indigenous Voices in Media
The Indigenous Media Freedom Alliance founder leads a discussion with international media leaders on empowering Indigenous communities in media
By Buffalo's Fire
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Teresa Lamsam: Bismarck Native news organization welcomes journalism expert as new staff member
By Castle Fox
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Opinion
Native peoples must be part of an emergent media collective power
By Jodi Rave Spotted Bear
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‘Bad Press’ chronicles Muscogee journalism victory
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Opinion
Press freedom laws should be on deck as NCAI perennially sets the stage for good tribal governance standards
Indigenous Media Freedom Alliance talks with tribal leaders about freedom of information
By Jodi Rave Spotted Bear and Jodi Rave Spotted Bear
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Opinion
Buffalo’s Fire publisher honored with Tim Giago Free Press Award
By Jodi Rave Spotted Bear
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Report for America corps member will cover ‘Indian Education’ and local news for Buffalo’s Fire in North Dakota
By Jodi Rave Spotted Bear
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NAJA selects Jodi Rave Spotted Bear as 2023 Tim Giago Free Press Award recipient
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Brewer appoints Spotted Bear to NAJA Board of Directors
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Opinion
'Bad Press' documentary roundtable shines light on transparency needs within tribal governments
By Jodi Rave Spotted Bear
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Opinion
Sunshine Week should be celebrated in Indian Country, but we have no freedom of information laws
By Jodi Rave Spotted Bear
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Opinion
Tim Giago's legacy as champion of press freedom inspires brilliant path to follow
By Jodi Rave Spotted Bear
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Opinion
Dark Ages: Freedom of Information Act needed in tribal communities
By Jodi Rave Spotted Bear
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Opinion
Tribal news deserts thrive when citizens, media lack access to public records
By Jodi Rave Spotted Bear
The National Native Media Award and Telly Award received by Buffalo's Fire.
Indigenous news outlets, nonprofits drive deeper coverage
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Ten newsrooms dig into potential solutions for American democracy
Applications for Indigenous-centered digital workshop NAJA-NextGen Radio Project accepted through Feb. 21
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Survey finds few tribal governments allow press freedom
Tribal affairs survey finds few tribal governments allow press freedom