Native American Journalists Association launches initiative to promote tribal freedom of the press - Entrepreneur Generations

The Native American Journalists Association has established a network of North American indigenous reporters and newsrooms meant to provide training, resources and support to Native American reporters covering tribal governments. The Indigenous Investigative Collective aims to promote transparency and accountability for tribal governments and protect whistleblowers by acting as a conduit for sensitive documents and news tips, according to a press release.

"NAJA believes that to safeguard tribal sovereignty and self-determination, tribal citizens must have access to information about their governments as well as their associated institutions and enterprises. This includes, but is not limited to, budgets, meeting minutes, records, business dealings, and deliberations. NAJA also believes that tribal sovereignty and self-determination are dependent on the transparency and accountability of tribal governments."

The announcement comes only months after the Muscogee (Creek) Nation's National Council passed a law repealing freedom of the press protections for its tribally funded media outlet.

from The Rural Blog http://bit.ly/2SNGytO Native American Journalists Association launches initiative to promote tribal freedom of the press - Entrepreneur Generations

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