Indian Country Stylebook: Washington State Edition 2017-18
The Indian Country Stylebook is a comprehensive editorial guide designed for editors, writers, and journalists covering Indigenous America. This 2017-18 Washington State Edition provides essential definitions, proper usage guidelines, and critical briefings on American Indian law and news-gathering protocols in Indian Country.
Patterned after the Associated Press Stylebook for familiarity and ease of use, this resource addresses the specific challenges journalists face when reporting on tribal nations, indigenous communities, and Native American issues. The guide emerged from the 2013 Washington Newspaper Publishers Association convention, where critical questions revealed the need for specialized guidance in covering Indian Country.
Comprehensive Reference Content
Fully reviewed guide containing:
- More than 100 entries
- Briefing on American Indian Law
- Briefing on News-gathering in Indian Country
- Directory of indigenous nations and leaders in Washington State
- Directory of Indian Country Media in Washington State
The stylebook provides correct spellings, word usage, and legal references essential for accurate reporting. It addresses fundamental questions that media professionals encounter: Does the First Amendment apply to journalists covering stories on Indian reservations? What is "Indian country"? What authority do Tribal governments have on- and off-reservation? What are the proper terms for the articles of clothing someone wears at a gathering?
Expert Contributors
The following individuals participated in the creation of the stylebook: Richard Walker, Mexican/Yaqui, an editor for Sound Publishing Co. and correspondent for Indian Country Today; Jackie Jacobs, Lumbee, media relations coordinator for the Quileute Tribe and principal of JTalentgroup, a Seattle-based Public Relations and Marketing agency; and Gabriel Galanda, Round Valley Indian Tribes, and Amber Penn-Roco, Chehalis Tribe, Galanda Broadman, PLLC. The cover, "All Rights Reserved," was designed by the artist Louie Gong, Nooksack.
This Washington State Edition serves as an invaluable resource for anyone writing about Indigenous America, helping users understand Indian Country customs, cultures, and laws. The first edition of this stylebook was published as an ebook in 2014.
