Thousands of years of history are in the blood of the people who make up the 229 federally recognized tribes in Alaska. The power of social media is allowing the Indigenous community to expand their storytelling further than their ancestors could.
From artists to “the face of a new generation of models,” here’s a list of Alaska Native creators who are proudly sharing their culture and heritage on Instagram:
• Maka Monture Paki and Aorere Paki, @moon.ture
• Alyssa Yáx̱ Ádi Yádi London, @alyssaklondon
• Rico Worl, @ricoworl
• Amanda Mitchell, @athabascan.adventures
• Marjorie Tahbone, @kunaq
• Brian Adams, @brianadamsphotography
• Quannah Chasinghorse, @quannah.rose