10 Indigenous accounts you should follow on Instagram

Listening to Indigenous voices is an important part of honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day. But an even better thing to do is listen to Indigenous Peoples all the time, and one of the ways you can do that is by diversifying your Instagram feed to include Indigenous organizations and creators.

Here is a list of 10 Indigenous Instagram accounts we suggest to get you started. Email us at hello@firstnamebasis.org with any others you’ve learned from that we can include on our list.

• Jalynne Geddes @nehiyanahk: Jalynne is a dear friend of mine and is Nehiyaw from the Beardy’s and Okemasis Cree Nation. She shares her work as an activist both through words and beadwork.

• Jana Schmieding @janaunplgd: Jana is Lakota and an actor, comedian and writer. She is known for her work on “Rutherford Falls” and “Rez Dogs.”

• Stacie Denetsosie-Mitchell @navajodarling: Stacie is Dine and shares her experience through social media (often with a touch of humor) and through writing.

• The Indigenous Foundation @theindigenousfoundation: Every month is Indigenous History Month with The Indigenous Foundation, ​​”a collective of Indigenous/POC women, 2S (two-spirit), and Non-Binary folk focused on bringing awareness to Indigenous groups and rights.”

• Charlie Amáyá Scott @dineaesthetics: Charlie is a Dine and transgender scholar and content creator who shares their perspective as part of the queer Indigenous community.

• Indigenous Educators @indigenouseducators: This account shares current events, information, memes, and details about virtual and in person events related to the Indigenous community.

• Shina Nova @shinanova: Shina is an Inuit throat singer, and her page is full of beautiful images, songs and messages explaining her culture, experiences and mental health journey.

• Indi City @indi_city: “Fashion is more than attire; it’s a narrative. With Indi City, let every adornment be an echo of ancestral wisdom, spun into contemporary designs, all handcrafted by Indigenous artisans.”

• Indigenous Peoples Movement @indigenouspeoplesmovement: According to the group’s Instagram bio, Indigenous Peoples Movement is “a global coalition bringing awareness on issues affecting Indigenous people from North & South America, Oceania, Asia, Africa & the Caribbean.” 

• All My Relations Podcast @amrpodcast: Two Indigenous women, Matika Wilbur and Adrienne Keene, discuss their experiences and encourage listeners to ”think critically about issues facing our communities and hear new perspectives.”