As with Tik Tok, I asked the younger generation surrounding me to see if they could find accounts that had adapted this western app for the benefit of their indigenous culture. This did not take long. Again, like Tik Tok, the messages posted on these accounts are powerful and are reaching more people globally than was thought possible a mere ten years ago. Here are three examples:
@Xhopakelxhit
“Coast Salish, Nuu-Chah-Nulth, and Snuneymuxw Matriarch, medicine maker, water protector and traditional midwife.”
@indigenouspeoplesmovement
(Community Organization) “A global coalition bringing awareness on issues affecting indigenous people from North & South America, Oceania, Asia, Africa & the Caribbean.”
@hijodequetzalcoatl
Rafael Luna: “Nahua indigenous dancer, lifting, yoga, runner.”
A big thank you to Abby and Zalan!!