Our partnerships in strategic locations allow us to hire journalists to report on issues important to Indigenous communities, resulting in news coverage with significant impact. IndiJ Public Media’s expansion into some of the largest Indigenous populations in the U.S. allows ICT to routinely cover topics often missed by mainstream news outlets. Our stories provide historical and regional context to major issues facing Native America, including health care, education, treaty rights, climate change, land rights, and language revitalization, in addition to celebrating our culture. This localized approach to reporting enables us to engage communities on the ground, deepening our connections and expanding the range of stories we report on. That’s impact!

There is no single news organization with the reach or depth of ICT’s digital and broadcast coverage on stories that impact these Indigenous communities, or the deep knowledge of our cultures, legal frameworks, and tribal sovereignty, that leads to a more accurate representation of who we are as Indigenous people. By serving as the voice for our communities, we highlight the unique challenges that impact readers, viewers, and listeners on a daily basis and connect them to tribes throughout the country facing similar circumstances. As a result, our reporting creates a more informed and engaged public and inspires increased civic participation through access to accurate, fact-based information.