He wrote for tribal and nontribal publications. He founded two tribal newspapers and was news director of the American Indian Press Association in Washington, D.C., a job he held for more than four years. He started his career at the Seattle Post-Intelligencer in 1969. That list of accomplishments only skims the surface of what Mr. La Course meant to a generation of Indian journalists. Mr. La Course expected Indian newspapers to be as good as mainstream papers and Indian journalists to maintain the same standards as any other journalists, Trahant said.
Directors serve three year terms and are limited to serving two consecutive terms.
Determines and updates NAJA's mission, sets policies for the organization, and provides inspiration and leadership to NAJA staff. Works to enhance NAJA's public image, and represents NAJA within the news industry and the public at large. Serves in the best interest of NAJA and its members, and works to assure financial solvency of the organization. Offers expertise to staff and actively participates in committees and in organizing and developing NAJA activities. Attend regularly scheduled board meetings.