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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
Catch up on #IMC2026 news through our Indigenous Journalism Fellows! They’re bringing you direct coverage from the conference via video and digital formats. 📲 Follow us on IG for video updates! 📰 Read the fellows' stories: https://www.ijastudents.org/news #IJF #IndigenousMedia
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 🗞️ #IMC2026 #IndigenousMedia #IndigenousJournalists #IMCPDX
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! #IndigenousMedia #IMCPDX #IndigenousJournalists
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 #IndigenousMedia #IndigenousJournalists #IMCPDX
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. #IMC2026 #IndigenousMedia #IndigenousJournalists #IMCPDX #IndigenousMediaConference
As inaugural Wampum Title Sponsor of #IMC2026,The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) proudly welcomes IJA to Portland for the 2026 Indigenous Media Conference. 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/msrphev5 #IndigenousMedia
Celebrate Indigenous Northwest storytelling with OPB! Watch “Guardian of the Land” to see Bigfoot as a revered relative, and “First Descent” to follow Indigenous youth kayaking 300 miles of a newly freed Klamath River. 🛶 Watch these powerful films on OPB: https://tinyurl.com/nccpffh8
Huge thank you to our #IMC26 sponsors! July 22-24 in Portland on the traditional lands of the Multnomah, Wasco, Grande Ronde, Siletz, Cowlitz & more. We are incredibly grateful for your partnership & shared commitment to elevating Indigenous voices. See you all in Portland! #IMC26 #Journalism
Huge thank you to our #IMC26 sponsors! July 22-24 in Portland on the traditional lands of the Multnomah, Wasco, Grande Ronde, Siletz, Cowlitz & more. We are incredibly grateful for your partnership & shared commitment to elevating Indigenous voices. See you all in Portland! #IMC26 #Journalism
🏆 The 2026 Indigenous Media Awards winners are announced! IJA is celebrating 128 awards for outstanding global coverage of Indigenous communities. Winners: Pick up at #IMC26 on July 24 or request shipping by Oct 30. Full list, shipping forms & plaque orders here: https://tinyurl.com/3pjfhsfe
Huge congratulations to Diné journalist Chelsea Curtis on winning the 2026 IJA Richard LaCourse Award! Curtis single-handedly built Arizona's first interactive #MMIP 🔴 database at Arizona Luminaria, using data and storytelling to change state law. https://tinyurl.com/p7ae6uer
History made! Osage News Editor Shannon Shaw Duty is the first in IJA history to win two Distinguished Awards in one year: the IJA-Medill Milestone & Minnie Two Shoes Awards. A legendary leader for press freedom and independent tribal media. Congrats, Shannon! 🦅✨ 👉 https://tinyurl.com/58tw24dc
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 #IndigenousJournalists
IJA has announced the 2026 Board of Directors candidates! Make sure your membership is active & dues are paid by July 8 to receive your ballot. Don't miss the virtual Candidate Q&A on July 6 (6pmPDT). Voting runs online July 8–22 & in person at #IMC26 Portland. Details: https://tinyurl.com/97y3nsyj
The full 2026 Indigenous Media Conference agenda is LIVE! Join us July 22-24 in Portland for 40+ sessions & film screenings. Registration includes the Opening Night Reception sponsored by CTUIR! Book hotel discounts ($216/mo) by June 29. Details & registration: tinyurl.com/8hm66h83 #IMC26
Applications are open for the 2026 IJA-AAJA Pacific Islander Journalism Scholarship! Two $5,000 awards are available to boost news representation of Polynesians, Micronesians, & Melanesians. Funds are flexible (tuition, internships, debt). Apply by June 28: https://tinyurl.com/24nrxaev #scholarship
🗳️ 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 #IndigenousJournalists
Excited for #IMC26! IJA names Antonia Gonzales (Navajo Nation) as emcee for the 2026 conference in Portland (July 22-24). Brian Bull (Nez Perce Tribe) will co-emcee the awards banquet. Perfect networking for young media pros! Register: https://tinyurl.com/4dvy8eu8
IJA is thrilled to announce Charles "Chuck" Sams as the #IMC26 keynote speaker! Hear him speak on tribal sovereignty & climate change July 23 in Portland. Register, book your hotel, or volunteer today: https://tinyurl.com/4dvy8eu8
IJA Members: Teach the next generation of Indigenous storytellers! The 5th annual KU Native Storytelling Workshop (July 5-10, KS) is hiring 2 instructors: Photojournalism & Social Media Perks: Travel, lodging, meals + $2,500 stipend. Apply by June 15! 🔗 Details & apply: https://tinyurl.com/54zj94xd
🚨 EARLY-BIRD ENDS TONIGHT! 🚨 Save up to $100 on the 2026 Indigenous Media Conference (IMC26) in Portland, OR (July 22-24). Today, June 1, is the final day for discounted rates! Don't miss the premier event for Indigenous storytelling. Secure your spot now! 👇 🔗 https://na.eventscloud.com/imc2026
🚨 FINAL HOUR: DEADLINE TODAY! 🚨 Shape the future of Indigenous media on the IJA Board. Voting members: email your candidacy declaration to committees@indigenousjournalists.org by 5 PM CDT TODAY (May 25). The clock is ticking! ✊🏽 Guidelines: tinyurl.com/bdckswa8 #IJA2026
🚨 DEADLINE TOMORROW! 🚨 Shape the future of Indigenous media by joining the IJA Board. Voting members: submit your candidacy declaration to committees@indigenousjournalists.org by May 25 at 5 PM CDT. Take the lead! ✊🏽 Check eligibility & guidelines:https://tinyurl.com/bdznffpv #IJA2026
🚨 Deadline Monday! 🚨 Shape the future of Indigenous media by joining the IJA Board. Voting members: submit your candidacy declaration by May 25 at 5 PM CDT. Take the lead and make an impact! ✊🏽 Check eligibility and apply now: https://tinyurl.com/bdckswa8 #IJA2026
🚨 TONIGHT at 5:30 PM MST: Shape the future of Indigenous media! Join the IJA Board of Directors Live Q&A to learn about open seats, eligibility, and how to drive strategic growth for our communities. Register now via the link in our bio! Candidate declarations due May 25. #IJA2026
Ready to lead? IJA is calling for board candidates! Join our live Q&A to learn about board service on May 18 at 5:30 PM MST. Register for the Q&A or check eligibility https://tinyurl.com/bdckswa8 📝Declarations Due: May 25 🗳️Elections: July 8–23 ✊🏽 Shape the future of Indigenous media! #IJA2026
