Here are 7 Instagram accounts to follow to understand the Aboriginal issues

Instagram is full of Indigenous content creators who shine a light on their culture and help their followers better understand the issues affecting their communities.

Here are a few that we advise you to follow without delay!

Educational overview

@projet_mikana

The Mikana Project Instagram page is great for a good educational overview of Indigenous issues. For example, it offers ways to celebrate National Indigenous History Month, presents Indigenous women who have marked history or demystifies the Indian Act.

A spokesperson for youth

@natutunan_ecouteznous

This account is defined as a “safe space” for indigenous youth. He broadcasts short testimonials: here is an extract, signed simply by “Shawn”. “Overnight, You were shown the safest way. And to think that we shared our earnings with you, all our property, when we should have said: “Go on your way.” Because here we have elders, values ​​to take care of.”

Items designed by indigenous people

@proudlyindigenouscrafts

How to Make a Wooden Cabinet with Dovetail Joints: Cutting dovetails by hand is certainly a skill worth practising... http://t.co/HXp7vo6qXs

— Phil Beale Fri Nov 01 16:12:46 +0000 2013

The Proudlyindigenouscrafts page is interesting if you are looking to buy items such as clothing, jewelry or decorative elements made by indigenous people. The account also publishes informative carousels on Indigenous manufacturing methods and issues surrounding the seal hunt.

Inuit activist Shina Nova

@shinanova

Young Inuit activist Shina Nova uses her popular social media accounts to explain different facets of her culture. She was particularly known for the throat singing videos she made with her mother. No less than 2.4 million people follow her on TikTok and 517,000 on Instagram.

• Also read: TikTok star Shina Nova launches indigenous jewelry and jackets brand

The popular Notoriouscree

@notoriouscree

Notoriouscree, aka James Jones, is one of Canada's most popular Indigenous content creators. His TikTok videos where he is seen performing “hoop dances”, a traditional Aboriginal dance that is done using several hoops, are particularly attracting attention. He is followed by 3.1 million people on TikTok and 918,000 on Instagram.

Cree activist Michelle Chubb

@indigenous_baddie

On social networks, Michelle Chubb, 23, promotes Cree culture (especially through dance and by highlighting traditional outfits). Like Shina Nova and Notoriouscree, it 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

@wapikonimobile

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 find out on the territory of which nation you are

The Messenger Land Acknowledgment robot, just like the text line of the same name (which can be reached at 855-917-5263) , allows you to know on the territory of which indigenous nation you are by simply sending the name of the city, the village, or the postal code where you are located. A robot will answer you automatically!

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