Native Journalists prepare for 21st Century: An interview with NAJA's

From: Circle, The | Date: November 30, 1996| Author: Josie Rawson | Copyright information


Circle, The

11-30-1996

Native Journalists prepare for 21st Century: An interview with NAJA's new. executive director

Loren Omoto, the new executive director of the Native American Journalists Association (NAJA), is off to a running start.

Since taking the helm at the end of September, Omoto's been busy collaborating with NAJA's 11-member board in working out a blueprint for the organization's future - including an all-out membership drive, fundraising ...

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