The 2024 Indigenous Media Conference, organized by the Indigenous Journalists Association, took place from July 25 to 27 in Oklahoma City, United States. The event brought together Indigenous journalists, media professionals, and experts from around the world to discuss and address the pressing issues faced by Indigenous media practitioners. The conference also provided an opportunity to celebrate their contributions and achievements. Cultural Survival was also present at this important event and interviewed Blake Ihimaera (Ngāpuhi, Te Rarawa, Ngāi Tahu), Director of News and Current Affairs at Whakaata Maori (New Zealand), an Indigenous journalist.
Interview: Blake Ihimaera (Ngāpuhi, Te Rarawa, Ngāi Tahu) Director of News and Current Affairs, Whakaata Maori (New Zealand)
Producer : Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar)
Music: "Remember Your Children", by Salidummay, is used with permission.
"Burn your village to the ground", by The Halluci Nation, used with permission.