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Reporting On Indigenous Issues - Kuuwehi Hiraishil

The 2024 Indigenous Media Conference, hosted by the Indigenous Journalists Association, was held from July 25 to 27 in Oklahoma City, United States. This significant event successfully united Indigenous journalists, media professionals, and experts from across the globe to address the critical challenges encountered by Indigenous media practitioners. Furthermore, the conference served as a platform to recognize and celebrate the impactful contributions and accomplishments of Indigenous media professionals.

Aimee Roberson Is Cultural Survival's New Executive Director!

Aimee Roberson, Executive Director, is a citizen of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and also of Chickasaw, Scottish, Irish, and English descent. Aimee is a lifelong student of Earth’s wisdom and holds a Bachelor's degree in Geology from Macalester College and a Master’s degree in Conservation Biology from the University of Minnesota.

Split Decision - Audio Story By Chad Valdez

Chad Valdez (Diné) is a writer currently residing in Denver, CO, and working as a bookseller. He holds a Master's degree in Fine Arts in Fiction with a minor in Native American studies from New Mexico State University where he was the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions. He has taught undergraduate courses in English and Creative Writing where he was able to share his love of Indigenous storytelling and understanding of epistemology. His writing has appeared in Windward Review, CBR.com among other outlets. This is Chads audio story called 'Split Decision'.

More Media Coverage Needed On Indigenous Issues -Tristan Ahtone

Indigenous issues such as land grabbing, and healthcare, in the US receive little to no media coverage. This is because reporters do not consider these stories important enough. Tristan Ahtone (Kiowa), editor at large at Grist, suggests that hiring Indigenous journalists to work in newsrooms is the easiest way to address this problem. If that's not feasible, news organizations can collaborate with Indigenous reporters at other outlets. There are various ways to ensure that journalism is safeguarded and that the best possible work is produced.
Producer : Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar)

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