2010 NAJA Convention Update

The 2010 NAJA convention will take place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in St. Paul, Minnesota from Wednesday, July 21st-Saturday, July 24th, 2010.

Please check back often as we update the site with more details about our next successful conference!

President's Message

Native Journalists:

I humbly accept the responsibility to keep the Native American Journalists Association on the path set in its mission statement.

We have commemorated a quarter century of existence during the latest successful convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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NAJA Student Chapters

Students are crucial to NAJA as youth make up nearly one half of our growing organization. Students also carry out NAJA's mission of s erving and empowering Native journalists through programs and actions designed to enrich journalism and promote Native cultures.

Students petitioning to a chapter on their campus need the following:

1. A letter to NAJA's headquarters addressed to the executive director outlining the desire to establish a chapter. This letter should include the goals and purpose of the group, and a charter.

2. A completed application.

3. Paid membership dues of a minimum of 8 students.

4. A membership roster that includes each student's name, college or university, major and signature to affirm their desire to be part of the chapter.

5. A letter of nomination from the student chapter adviser, who must be a NAJA member in good standing.

6. A letter of support from the local chapter, if there is one nearby.

7. A copy of student produced media, such as newspaper or newsletter, if one is available.

Send application and materials to:

If you have any questions about starting a NAJA chapter, please visit our Contact page to submit your inquiry.