11 Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Creators You Should Be Following — That Is, If You Aren't Already

    Broaden your worldview, your allyship and celebrate Blak excellence.

    Louise Gong
    by Louise Gong

    BuzzFeed Staff

    NAIDOC Week might only come around once a year, but it's an important week for Aussies to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples — and to rally for systemic change.

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    Make getting up, standing up and showing up for First Nations peoples an everyday practice by following and supporting the work of Blak creatives and creators long after NAIDOC Week ends.

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    There are so many different ways to get up, stand up and show up — and if you're already following content creators, including more Blak creators is something you can do instantaneously. 

    It's also a great way to listen and learn — after all, there are over 500 different nations that First Nations peoples represent within which there are countless stories and perspectives.

    Here are some First Nations creatives you should be following, if you aren't already:

    From writers to artists, digital creators and beyond, the talent in this list is unsurpassed. 

    1. Vika Mana

    2. Charlotte Allingham

    3. Nathan Lyons

    You might know Wiradjuri man and TikTok star Nathan Lyons better by his TikTok handle @kookingwithakoori. With almost 200k followers across his socials, the Western Sydney father-of-six creates recipes that don't break the bank — without any compromise on flavour — and uses ingredients that are commonly found in the pantries of First Nations peoples. 

    Follow him on TikTok and Instagram, and order his cookbook on Booktopia.

    4. Meissa Mason

    Wiradjuri, Gomeroi and Awabakal woman Meissa Mason has casually amassed over 156k followers on her combined socials — and it comes as little surprise. The 21-year-old creates endlessly entertaining, educational and extremely relevant content, which spans topics from First Nations history and knowledge to pride makeup looks and pop culture takes.

    Follow her on TikTok and Instagram.

    5. Tasman Keith

    6. Drmngnow

    7. Felicia Foxx

    8. Boe Spearim

    Boe ‘Gamilaraay 500’ Spearim @boeknow

    #NaidocWeek for me is about remembering our history, truth-telling and continuing our fight for Land and Justice. What's this week mean to you mob? @IndigenousX @LukeLPearson @drcwatego @JM_Field5 @ScottTrindall

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    Boe Spearim is a Gamilaraay and Kooma radio host and podcaster broadcasting from Brisbane, where they host the show Frontier War Stories. The podcast is dedicated to truth-telling about a side of Australia that has been left out of the history books — and is well-worth a listen this NAIDOC Week (and beyond).

    Follow them on Twitter and listen to their podcast on PodBean.

    9. Barkaa

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    Hip hop culture globally might be dominated by men, but Malyangapa, Barkindji woman Chloe Quayle — better known as Barkaa — is breaking boundaries. Her music is unapologetically grounded in truth-telling, with lyrics that are open, forthright and powerfully evocative. 

    Follow her on Instagram and TikTok, and listen to her music on Spotify.

    10. Kristy Dickinson

    11. Luke Currie-Richardson

    Lifting up, listening to and celebrating Blak creators doesn't end when NAIDOC Week is over. Get up, stand up and show up everyday to fight the systemic oppression of First Nations peoples.