Instagram is full of Indigenous content creators who shine a light on their culture and help their followers better understand the issues that affect their communities. Here are a few that we advise you to follow without delay!
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Educational overview
The Mikana Project Instagram page is excellent for getting a good educational overview on Indigenous issues. For example, it offers ways to celebrate National Indigenous History Month, features Indigenous women who have made history, or demystifies the Indian Act.
A megaphone for youth
This account is defined as a “safe spaceFor Aboriginal youth. He broadcasts short testimonies: here is an extract, signed simply by “Shawn”. “Overnight, We showed you the safest way. And to think that we shared our earnings with you, all our possessions, when we should have said: “Go your way.” Because here we have elders, values to take care of. ”
Articles designed by Indigenous people
The Proudlyindigenouscrafts page is great if you are looking to purchase items such as clothing, jewelry, or decorative items made by Indigenous people. The account also publishes informative carousels on Indigenous manufacturing methods and issues surrounding the seal hunt.
Inuit activist Shina Nova
Young Inuit activist Shina Nova uses her popular social media accounts to explain different sides of her culture. She was notably known for the throat singing videos she produced with her mother. No less than 2.4 million people follow her on TikTok and 517,000 on Instagram.
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The popular Notoriouscree
Notoriouscree, aka James Jones, is one of Canada’s most popular Indigenous content creators. His TikTok videos where we see him performing “hoop dances», A traditional Aboriginal dance performed using several hoops, attracts particular attention. It is followed by 3.1 million people on TikTok and 918,000 on Instagram.
Cree activist Michelle Chubb
On social media, Michelle Chubb, 23, promotes Cree culture (including dancing and highlighting traditional outfits). Like Shina Nova and Notoriouscree, she also tackles Indigenous issues in a militant way, dealing with their historical and political aspects. She reaches 403,000 people on TikTok and 152,000 on Instagram.
For lovers of short films
This is the page to follow for lovers of short films. This Instagram account promotes films made as part of the mission of Wapikoni Mobile, a studio that travels to Indigenous communities to carry out audiovisual and musical creation projects.
A tool to know on the territory of which nation you are
The Messenger robot Land Acknowledgement, just like the text message line of the same name (which can be reached at 855-917-5263), allows you to know on the territory of which Aboriginal nation you are located by simply sending the name of the town, village, or the postal code where you are located. A robot will answer you automatically!
