Society of Professional Journalists Region 9
Best Radio Feature - 2013
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Laid To Rest: A Proper Burial For The Poor
On a blisteringly hot summer afternoon, about 40 people gather at the Evangelico Cemetery in southwestern Albuquerque. Deacon Pablo Lefebre leads the service and begins with a prayer... FULL STORY
Native American Journalists Association​
Best Online Feature - 2015
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Sherman Alexie Schools A New Wave of Writers - Native Peoples Magazine
Sherman Alexie’s writing class is one of five being conducted by a roster of experienced Native authors as part of the Institute of American Indian Arts' new masters of fine arts (MFA) in creative writing. But this program is more than just another degree option. This MFA was designed with a renaissance in mind. FULL STORY
Native American Journalists Association​
Best Online Feature - 2016
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Native American Super Heroes Take Comic Books By Storm - Al Jazeera America
Jay Odjick, who is from the Kitigan Zibi Anishnabeg Algonquin First Nation in Quebec, is one of a growing number of indigenous writers and artists who are jumping into the billion-dollar comics industry. Many bring their own life experiences and cultural traditions to their stories. And critics say their work is starting to reshape the way indigenous people are portrayed in this popular medium. FULL STORY