The Indigenous Journalists Association brought together Indigenous journalists, media professionals, and experts from July 25 to 27 in Oklahoma City, United States to discuss and address pressing issues faced by Indigenous media practitioners. Cultural Survival was there, and we heard from Jim Compton, an Indigenous filmmaker, was present to share experiences, challenges, and successes in covering Indigenous communities and their efforts for Indigenous rights.
Interviewee: Jim Compton (Anishinaabe, Keeseekoose First Nation).
Producer : Dev Kumar Sunuwar
Music: "Remember Your Children", by Salidummay, is used with permission.
"Burn your village to the ground", by The Halluci Nation, used with permission.