10 Indigenous Canadian TikTok Stars You Should Be Following
30.09.2023 - 14:23
/ etcanada.com
In honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, ET Canada is highlighting Indigenous Canadian TikTok stars who are shining light on Indigenous culture, history, representation and more, ultimately making a difference in creating a better future for Indigenous youth.
James Jones a.k.a Notorious Cree
Traditional hoop dance artist, James Jones, also known as Notorious Cree, rose to fame on TikTik and uses his platform to shine a spotlight on Indigenous representation in the media, which he never saw growing up.
Jones, who is from the Tallcree First Nation in Alberta, has taught his 3.9 million followers everything from different styles of Indigenous dances and the importance of long, braided hair in Indigenous culture to Indigenous music recommendations and more. He also recently made a TikTok with Taboo from the Black Eyed Peas, a fellow Indigenous artist.
In June, Jones opened up to ET Canada about how TikTok opened his eyes to peoples’ ignorance about Indigenous culture.
Tia Wood
Musician, Tia Wood, has a following of 2.3 million on TikTok. The singer, who grew up on Saddle Lake Cree Nation in Alberta, recently told ET Canada that she has the social media platform to thank for playing a big role in sharing her Indigenous culture and educating others about their history and traditions online, oftentimes by doing Indigenous takes on viral TikTok trends. Wood said “bringing awareness and the beautiful opportunities” that have emerged from creating content have been the best parts about sharing her truth on the app.
Elsewhere in our interview with Wood, she shared how her Indigenous culture inspired her forthcoming debut album, noting “It’s not a perspective that people hear every day.”
Michelle Chubb
Michelle Chubb