Native American Journalist Association Convention
NAJA Convention Committee
Native American Journalist Association
[email protected]
555 Dakota Street
Vermillion
57069
Mission - The Native American Journalists Association serves and empowers Native journalists through programs and actions designed to enrich journalism and promote Native cultures. NAJA recognizes Native Americans as distinct peoples based on tradition and culture. In this spirit,
NAJA educates and unifies its membership through journalism programs that promote diversity and defends challenges to free press, speech and expression. NAJA is committed to increasing the representation of Native journalists in mainstream media. NAJA encourages both mainstream and tribal media to attain the highest standards of professionalism, ethics and responsibility.
Attendance - Between 400-600 Native journalists, journalism students, media professionals, corporate executives, and local community leaders are expected to attend. Scores of participating recruiters /employers are only part of the allure.
Date NAJAs 23rd annual convention will be held in the second week of August 2007.
