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Press Freedom

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

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

Christine Trudeau remembers early journalistic beginnings in Albuquerque

Events and Announcements

Buffalo’s Fire, IMFA head to NCAI Mid Year Convention

Teresa Trumbly Lamsam, Ph.D.

UNESCO Media Forum

Spotted Bear Moderates UNESCO Panel on Amplifying Indigenous Voices in Media

Teresa Lamsam: Bismarck Native news organization welcomes journalism expert as new staff member

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

Teresa Lamsam: Bismarck Native news organization welcomes journalism expert as new staff member

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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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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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

NAJA selects Jodi Rave Spotted Bear as 2023 Tim Giago Free Press Award recipient

Brewer appoints Spotted Bear to NAJA Board of Directors

'Bad Press' documentary roundtable shines light on transparency needs within tribal governments

By Jodi Rave Spotted Bear

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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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Tim Giago's legacy as champion of press freedom inspires brilliant path to follow

By Jodi Rave Spotted Bear

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Dark Ages: Freedom of Information Act needed in tribal communities

By Jodi Rave Spotted Bear

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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

Katie Oyan, Associated Press

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

Senate candidate is all Trump when it comes to a border wall

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NAJA calls on the Muscogee Creek National Council to protect press freedom