IndiJ Public Media is reshaping the media landscape with an Indigenous approach to journalism. Grounded in Indigenous principles that align with the tenets of journalism, our nonprofit media company demonstrates how news coverage of diverse communities is not only in demand but is central to a healthy democracy.
Our primary service is news. IndiJ Public Media is a national 501 (c)(3) public charity and parent company of ICT, formerly Indian Country Today. ICT has been serving the Native American community with news and information since 1981 and has a strong reputation for fair and accurate reporting on Indigenous peoples and their issues.
In times of shrinking newsrooms with far fewer journalists covering important stories that people rely on to make informed decisions, ICT is growing. Under the ICT brand, IndiJ Public Media has multiple distribution vehicles: A digital mobile platform ictnews.org, public broadcasting ICT Newscast, e-newsletter The Weekly, and social media pages.
IndiJ Public Media impacts the journalism landscape by achieving broadcast excellence with compelling storytelling for the next generation. Additionally, ICT allows other media including commercial to use our content for free. We turn our broadcast into a radio format and upload this content onto SoundCloud. Tribal radio channels are then able to access the content, making our reporting accessible to all communities, including those left behind in the digital divide.
The future of media is Indigenous!
IndiJ Public Media Employees are Indigenous
IndiJ Public Media Employees are Minorities
IndiJ Public Media Employees are Female
IndiJ Public Media Employees are Interns
IndiJ Public Board Members are Indigenous
At ICT and IndiJ Public Media, we believe storytelling is a force for change. Our 2024 Impact Report highlights the power of Indigenous-led journalism—showcasing the growth of our newsroom, the expansion of our regional bureaus, and the stories that shaped the past year.
Inside the report, you’ll find:
A Letter from the CEO on our vision and growth
A Letter from the Editor reflecting on 2024’s most impactful stories
A Letter from the General Manager on our transformation into a fully integrated, multimedia newsroom
Regional Bureau Expansion: Our plan to grow from 5 to 10 bureaus to increase local Indigenous reporting
Top Indigenous Stories of 2024: From the boarding school apology to Indigenous athletes at the Olympics
Awards & Honors recognizing our commitment to excellence in Indigenous journalism
Our Supporters: The people and organizations making this work possible