First Nations Freaks

You’re invited to “The Demise of Indian Time”, a virtual webinar event with Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF) on Tuesday, July 22, about the closure of an independent Indigenous newspaper, and what it means for its community.

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FPF’s Director of Advocacy Seth Stern will moderate and be joined by:

Isaac White, Mohawk journalist and former reporter for Indian Time

Marjorie Skidders, writer, photographer, editor, and former editor of Indian Time

Stephanie Sugars, senior reporter for the U.S. Press Freedom Tracker



📅 Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025

⏰ Time: 12 p.m. EDT | 9 a.m. PDT

📍 Location: Zoom (freedom.press/end-of-indian-time)


We’ll discuss the history of Indian Time, the reasons behind its closure, and the challenges Indigenous journalists face reporting on and within their own communities, from political pressure to assaults and arrests. The panel will also explore how the absence of independent local media harms public access to information and press freedom across Indian Country.