Five TikTokers to follow for National Indigenous History Month

To celebrate National Indigenous History Month, TikTok unveiled a list of Indigenous “Visionary Voices” at the start of June.

On the list was Taalrumiq – Christina King – an Inuvialuit and Gwich’in fashion designer, artist, speaker, and cultural educator who grew up in Tuktoyaktuk.

Taalrumiq’s content focuses on sharing her culture with the world through art, fashion, advocacy, and Indigenizing trends.

Cabin Radio asked Taalrumiq to help curate a list of Indigenous TikTokers who northerners should follow.

Here’s Taalrumiq’s list of voices to follow.

Itivimmiut

Follow on TikTok: @itivimmiut

@itivimmiut

#inuktitut ♬ original sound – Itivimmiut

Itivimmiut is an Inuk Elder from Nunavik who shares short videos of Inuktitut words, breaking down the word’s meaning with root words, prefixes and suffixes.

Gwich’ya Gwich’in Ginjik

Follow on TikTok: @gwichyagwichinginjik

@gwichyagwichinginjik

#dinjiizhuh (may) the month when dogs bark) explaining why they bark. #learnontiktok ♬ original sound – Gwich’ya Gwich’in Ginjik

A Gwich’in Elder who shares short videos of Gwich’in-language words and phrases.

Owen Unruh

Follow on TikTok: @owen.unruh

@owen.unruh

#indigenous #nativetiktok #fypシ #ClearlyTransform ♬ A-O-K – Tai Verdes

Unruh is an Indigenous two-spirit model, activist and performer.

Unruh shares raw and honest insight on addiction and recovery, as well as uplifting and fun lifestyle content.

Jocelyn Joe-Strack  

Follow on TikTok: @auntyjocey

@auntyjocey

#education #mentalhealth #indigenous #nativetiktok

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♬ original sound – Jocelyn Joe-Strack

Joe-Strack is a Yukon Indigenous scientist, artist and visionary.

She offers thought-provoking and educational points of view about Indigenizing education, working with youth and Indigenous ways of being.

Vanessa Brousseau

Follow on TikTok:  @resilientinuk

@resilientinuk

May 5th is red dress day. Please consider supporting. Bulk orders from organizations accepted. Be a part of change. No More Stolen Sisters! #reddress #reddressday #nomorestolensisters #resilientinukcreations ♬ original sound – Resilient Inuk

Brousseau is an Inuk and Ojibway advocate, content creator and artist. Through her meaningful and powerful digital content, artwork, presentation and workshops, she educates on issues that disproportionately affect Indigenous people including MMIW2S+.

She is known for creating sealskin red dress earrings and pins to spread awareness.

Those are some of Taalrumiq’s choices. You can also view TikTok’s own “Visionary Voices” list of Indigenous creators here.