The Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA) will host the Indigenous Media Conference (IMC), formerly known as the National Native Media Conference, at the Omni Hotel in Oklahoma City, July 25-27, 2024.
IJA’s board of directors voted unanimously in favor of Oklahoma City as its 2024 conference location to bring further awareness to the free press challenges facing tribal nations across the US, where only five of 574 federally recognized tribes have adopted free press protections for their independent media outlets.
The annual three-day conference is returning to Oklahoma for the third time in its history, with past conferences held in Tulsa in 1989 and 2006.
IMC attendees can reserve rooms at the discounted room rates starting at $199 per night through July 21. Reservations on the IJA hotel block are only available online and can be made here.
It is highly recommended that attendees book hotel rooms early to guarantee availability for all nights at the host hotel and due to the Paycom Center arena being adjacent to the hotel.
PARKING: There is no self-parking at the Omni Hotel, valet is available for $34 overnight with in and out privileges. There is also a public parking garage adjacent to the hotel.
Deadline extended to Feb. 23
IJA extended the deadline for program proposals through Feb. 23. IJA will facilitate breakout sessions and workshops to support and enhance the knowledge and skills of journalists covering Indigenous communities. To submit a program proposal, members should review and complete the submission form.