As I look into other benefits or adversities of social media, I came across its power for activism. This article researched by Professor Bronwyn Carlson and written by Susan Skelly (2021), talks about the power of social media. It has the power to quickly spread a message to the masses and it allows Indigenous people to not only share their talent and art in curated spaces but also spread it to the masses regardless of location, age, social status, and many other things. This article tries to differentiate what different social media platforms are used for. For example, Facebook used to connect friends, families and communities, Twitter used for openness invitation and dialogue, and TikTok and instagram used for activism.
Due to social media’s ability to bridge distance and time, mobilize Indigenous people and build “coalitions” so that people can stand in solidarity with Indigenous stories and challenges. It has given Indigenous people and voices more hope and in numbers, help with change. These open platforms dares people to become emotional and feel for each other’s stories, drawing on similarities to Indigenous practices.
https://lighthouse.mq.edu.au/article/august-2021/Social-media-changed-the-game-for-Indigenous-activism-new-book