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Social media is giving a new generation of indigenous influencers a platform to educate and advocate. They each bring a unique perspective to the social sphere. From an Indigenous model to clean water advocates, these influencers can elevate everyone’s knowledge about Indigenous heritage, challenges, and spirit.

21 inspiring Indigenous influencers to follow

Txai Surui

Born of the Surui people in Rondonia, Brazil, Txai studied law and now works with a legal team to protect the rights and lands of indigenous people. She’s grown her following to 139K followers on Instagram. Txai recently climbed to social fame after giving a passionate speech to the U.N. on the effects of climate change on the Amazon. Her famous line from the speech: “The earth is speaking. She tells us that we have no more time.”

Kiliii Yuyan

Kiliii is a National Geographic photographer who shares photos on Instagram with his 221K followers. The photos are all about Arctic, Indigenous and underwater stories, and he’s had a cover story about Native Sovereignty on National Geographic. He is personally of Nanai/Hezhe and Chinese descent.

Quannah Chasinghorse

Twenty-year-old fashion model Quannah proudly supports her Native heritage. She is of Han Gwich’in and Oglala Lakota heritage and walks the runways flawlessly, proudly showing her Indigenous face tattoos on her chin and near her eyes. Her Instagram contains photo shoots, magazine covers, and rallies to speak out against injustice. She has 572K followers.

Elisapie

Elisapie is an Inuk singer-songwriter from Salluit, Nunavik who shares her life and music with almost 49K Instagram followers. You can see her tour dates and performances and spending time behind-the-scenes between shows. 

James Jones

James has taken TikTok and Instagram by storm. Known to his friends as Notorious Cree, James fuses modern breakdancing and hip-hop with traditional Native dances. He gives his 1.2 million Instagram followers and 4.5 million TikTok followers PowWow dance tutorials, shows them war dances, and demonstrates hoop dances.

Phillip Bread

Phillip is a micro-influencer who loves sharing his modeling career on Instagram. He’s walked the runway for multiple fashion designers and shares his travels.

Autumn Peltier

A global water activist and a member of the Wiikwemikoong First Nation, Autumn has spoken to the U.N. about undrinkable water on Indigenous lands. In Instagram videos, she talks about different grassroots efforts she’s doing or helping with for her 124K followers. She also shares snaps of her speaking engagements and family.

Indigenous Motherhood

The Indigenous Motherhood Instagram is a place for all to learn about motherhood. With almost 52K followers, this account focuses on destroying colonialism by teaching tenderness, wildness and Indigenous love.

Felicia Fox

An “aboriginal enchantress” and drag queen, Felicia grew up in a Kamilaroi and Dunghutti family, where he struggled to fit in. In his teens, he found his niche in drag and is now participating in the First Nations Fashion and Design show in Australia. He shares snaps of his fashion shoots and outfits and encourages everyone to embrace their true selves.

Michelle Chubb

Michelle is an Indigenous influencer with just under 260K followers on Instagram and 667K on TikTok. She is a mom, model, activist and public speaker, all of which are featured on her page, indigenous_baddie. She explains important remembrances and culture for her followers to understand.

@indigenous_baddie

Affecting families today, learning how to cope with their traumas & finding who they are. #trending #indigenous #history #indianact #fyp #fypツ

♬ enjoy the silence - ☆

Sean Snyder

With Navajo and Southern Ute heritage, Sean is a grass dancer working to educate the public about the lives of Two Spirits; a term used to describe an Indigenous person who embraces both the male and female spirit. Sean’s 28.2K Instagram followers see his national dance competitions and competitive couples dances, which he does with his partner. The Las Vegas resident also creates and sells Native jewelry.

Eagle Blackbird

Eagle’s TikTok hit the 1 million mark due to his hilarious personality. He teaches real, Native issues but also plays around with his own culture and even tries to teach his fiance how to be “native.”

Sarain Fox

An Anishinaabe from Batchawana First Nation, Sarain hosts “RISE” on Viceland and earned a Canadian Screen Award nomination for her work on a 2020 documentary, “Inendi.” Sarain uses her Instagram channel to advocate for Indigenous people, for example, when she spoke with lawmakers about improving water quality. She also gives her 62K followers glimpses of her life as a mom.

Shina Nova

Shina is an Inuk throat singer with over 4M followers on TikTok. She shares content with her family, information about her culture’s facial markings and a few funny, relatable videos about her culture.

@shinanova

After 10+ hours, I finished making my first pair of seal skin slippers 🙌🏼 @Kayuula Nova #handmade #slippers #TikTokforGood #TikTok_Partner

♬ original sound - Shina Nova

Dr. Charlie Amaya Scott

Charlie promotes herself as an Indigenous trans-femme with great hair. She advocates for self-care and being yourself, all while showing her 130K Instagram followers a glimpse of her life. She talks about climate change, educates people on pronoun usage, and even offers Native recipes

Ian Teller

Ian is a Navajo actor and advocate using TikTok to share advocacy for his culture, politics, and so much more. He’s gained over 27K followers doing just that. He’s very outspoken about his beliefs and the beliefs of others in his culture over the 2024 election.

Naiomi Glasses

If you’re searching for rugs that wow, seventh-generation weaver Naiomi has what you want. She sells intricate designs on her website and at her family ranch in Northern Arizona in the Navajo Nation. She promotes her floor rugs on Instagram to her 156K followers and talks about her extensive turquoise jewelry collection, which Vogue interviewed about. Naiomi is also “cleft proud” as she was born with a cleft palate.  

Nipin Desjarlais

Nipin, better known as sloanwarrior on TikTok, is Nehiyaw iskwew and Saulteaux. She shares cultural issues but also shares her life as a content creator.

Tia Wood

Tia is a musician and artist who has grown her TikTok following to over 2M followers. Although she is Plains Cree and Salish, her music speaks to everyone.

@tiamiscihk

Eeee I can finally share my newest single “Sky High”….anyone feel like dancing?! 💃🏼 🕺🏼

♬ original sound - Tia Wood

Wagon Burner

With 358K followers on TikTok, Wagon Burner shares about his Tohono/hia cc’ed O’odham culture. He also talks a lot about climate change and other things happening in the world.

Santee Siouxx

Santee shares her Dakȟóta and Odawa culture with 113.5K followers on TikTok. She speaks about Native culture and remembrance days and shares cultural dress and dance.

@santeesiouxx

🎉 Get ready to celebrate National Indigenous History Month in the heart of Toronto! 🌟 Dive into a vibrant itinerary full of culture, fun, and adventure! 🎨 First stop: the Indigenous Arts Festival at Fort York. Immerse yourself in traditional and contemporary music, dance, and art. Don’t miss out on meeting local artisans and experiencing their incredible performances! 🎶 Next up, the Na-Me-Res Pow Wow! Experience the power of culture with dancing, drumming, and vibrant regalia. It’s a celebration of resilience and community you won’t want to miss! 🛍️ Explore local markets and shops for unique Indigenous crafts and delicious foods. Support Indigenous businesses and bring a piece of Toronto’s rich culture home with you! 🧘‍♀️ Paddle into relaxation with Oceah Oceah SUP X YOGA! Owned by the amazing sisters Jenifer and Lana, this Indigenous-owned experience connects people of all nations with the water. Paddle boarding around the islands is not only a blast but also a fantastic way to enjoy Toronto’s natural beauty. Let’s honor the past and embrace the present together this National Indigenous History Month in Toronto. See you out there! 🌊💫 @Destination Toronto #IndigenousToronto #ExploreTO #VisitToronto

♬ original sound - Santee Siouxx

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