Top 100 Indigenous Influencers in 2026
The September 2026 snapshot of top 100 indigenous influencers in 2026 covers 100 public Instagram profiles with 17M combined followers. Median audience size is 66.8K (mean 169K), which tells you the typical creator on this list is smaller than the headline names — a few large accounts pull the average up.
Average engagement across the ranking is 3% (median 3%). That is 0.8pp below the 3.8% indigenous industry midpoint we use for 2026 Instagram, and 1.5pp above the ~1.55% all-niche Instagram average. Followers are relatively spread out — the top three hold 33.1% of combined reach, which is healthier if you want a diversified creator mix.
On this mix, a single organic feed post typically budgets $926–$4,475 and a Reel $1,705–$7,135 before usage rights (public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.95× indigenous premium). A five-creator test usually lands around $4,630–$22,375.
Key takeaways for indigenous in September 2026
- Ashley Callingbull, Shina Novalinga, James Jones currently sit at the top of this indigenous ranking.
- Follower mix: 64% micro, 27% mid. Dominant tier: micro.
- Geography: 0 countries on the list, led by a mix of countries.
- 100 profiles link out to a live or curated Instagram handle; 100 are verified public figures with self-hosted photos.
- Highest engagement on the list is Laura Grizzlypaws at 4.7%, which is not the largest audience (Ashley Callingbull at 2.2M). That gap is the usual “don’t sort only by followers” lesson.
- Do not brief a hobby account like a lifestyle page. If they teach quilting, the product has to live in a quilting workflow.
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Indigenous Influencers ranked
1.
Ashley Callingbull Mega
@ashleycallingbullPlains Cree 🪶Actress • Model • TV Host • Miss Universe Canada 24’
2.2M Followers 21.2K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 7,210 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
2.
Shina Novalinga Mega
@shinanovaShina Novalinga is a country music influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
2.1M Followers 12.4K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 4,790 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
3.
James Jones Mega
@notoriouscreeCree ( Nehiyaw ) ✨Booking Inquiries✨
1.3M Followers 14.8K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 5,147 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
4.
Coyotl Raphael Macro
@___coyotl___Creative-Model-Actor-EducatorReconnecting Indigenous adopteeSon of the land🌵Raíces Indígena de Mexico NorteInquiries:
801K Followers 8.1K Avg. Likes 1.5% Engagement 666 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
5.
Che Jim Macro
@che_jim⚡️Indigenous⚡️🏜️Diné 🇲🇽 MexicanManager of Thunder Canyon Media PHILO TV:
667K Followers 7.4K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 6,981 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
6.
Shannon Baker Macro
@shannonbakerActor 🎬 Model. 📸 Producer 🎥 Indigenous (Yinka Dune)
638K Followers 6.5K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 8,707 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
7.
Quannah ChasingHorse Macro
@quannah.roseTr’ondëk Hwëch’in|Gwich’in|Sičangu-Oglala Lakota🪶
575K Followers 5.1K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 7,168 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
8.
Tia Wood Macro
@tiamiscihk⭐️26, nehiyaw, salish💌Booking Inquiries: mgmt:
537K Followers 8.7K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 2,101 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
9.
Eagle Blackbird Macro
@itzeaglee✊🏽 Indigenous | Storyteller | Youth Advocate📣 Healing through humour + culture & truth📩 Bookings: 👇🏽 About Me
529K Followers 8.7K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 3,961 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
10.
Marika Sila Mid
@marikasilaINDIGENOUS • INUK 🦅+Actress / Entrepreneur +Founder of and CULTURE • LIFESTYLE • MOVEMENT ~spam acct: 💕
492K Followers 7.2K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 4,191 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
11.
Wab Kinew Mid
@wabberDad. Premier of Manitoba.
382K Followers 5.2K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 8,387 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
12.
Michelle Chubb Mid
@indigenous_baddiebe proud of who you are 💫 ✨swampy cree✨mom, model, activist, public speaker, dancer tiktok youtube fb
266K Followers 3.9K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 9,104 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
13.
Paulina Alexis Mid
@paulinaalexisofficialPaulina Alexis is a indigenous creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
244K Followers 5.2K Avg. Likes 2.4% Engagement 2,415 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
14.
Tonia Jo Hall Mid
@toniajohallComedian | Auntie Beachress | Auntie Coach | Native American🪶 | Powwow Dancer | Wife & Mom | Spreading joy & Native humor
234K Followers 5.9K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 4,136 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
15.
Lauren Good Day Mid
@laurengoodday🪶Native American Artist & Fashion Designer🤎The Lodge Collection, New Drop!🔥📍MHA Nation, NDShop Exclusive Limited Fashion, Collabs, Original Art ⬇️
222K Followers 3K Avg. Likes 1.5% Engagement 892 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
16.
Giiwedin Mid
@giiwedinindizhinikaaz2spirit | anishinaabe (ojibwe) | indigenous & environmental rights | queer rights or dm for inquires
222K Followers 3.2K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 9,049 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
17.
Lance Tsosie Mid
@modern_warrior__Native News | Politics | Advocacy MA Higher Education 📚Education is the ladder 🪶Venmo: Lance-Tsosie
215K Followers 4.2K Avg. Likes 2.5% Engagement 8,512 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
18.
Bethany Yellowtail Mid
@byellowtailBethany YellowtailFounder + Designer at byellowtail.com✨ INDIGENOUSLY DESIGNED FOR ALL 🪶📍 Northern Cheyenne & Crow Nations, MT
214K Followers 4.9K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 7,806 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
19.
Tony Duncan Mid
@tonyduncan⭕️Hoop Dancer + 🎶Flute Player 🪶Apache + MHA PURCHASE MY MUSIC, INQUIRE ABOUT BOOKINGS & MORE CLICK BELOW
201K Followers 2.9K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 5,317 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
20.
Kayuula Nova Mid
@kayuulanovᑲᔫᓚ ᓄᕙᓕᖕᖓᖅInuk ❄️ indigenous Throat singer
180K Followers 2.5K Avg. Likes 2.2% Engagement 1,723 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
21.
Naiomi Glasses Mid
@naiomiglassesDiné (Navajo). Cleft proud. Weaver. Designer. Sometimes, I model. Sometimes, I skate. 💃🏽🛹
159K Followers 4K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 1,445 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
22.
Nikki Apostolou Mid
@recycledstardust💜 Native American 🌃 NYC Lifestyle 📸Plus Model 💄 Beauty + Skincare 🍴Foodie Seen in
154K Followers 2.2K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 1,611 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
23.
Kinsale Drake Mid
@kinsalehueseducator + programs director 🌟 BEYOND THE GLITTERING WORLD (YA)🌙 The Sky Was Once a Dark Blanket ( )
152K Followers 2.5K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 1,898 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
24.
Txai Suruí Mid
@txaisuruiGuerreira Indígena do povo Paiter Suruí. ❤️👩🏻❤️👨🏽
142K Followers 2.3K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 6,465 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
25.
Charlie Amáyá Scott Mid
@dineaestheticsinspiring joy & justice 30 Ph.D in Higher Education
135K Followers 1.5K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 1,456 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
26.
Zhaawnong Webb Mid
@zhaawnongAaniin, Zhaawnong here 👋🏾🪶 Ojibwe • Algonquin 💌
128K Followers 2.8K Avg. Likes 2.3% Engagement 406 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
27.
Christopher Masuskapoe Mid
@christopher_masuskapoe● Mr Christopher ●Just A Chill Dude with a sense of humor.. follow ee• Tiktok - MrChristopher • Snap - mr.christ0pherr
121K Followers 2.8K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 6,306 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
28.
Brett Mooswa Mid
@brettstoiseLaughter Is Good Medicine.Actor/Content Creator/Model. Thee Indigenously Indigenous man. brettyboym for the snap 🤌🏽
116K Followers 1.7K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 753 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
29.
Larry Yazzie Mid
@larryyazzieProducer and Only Official Verified Account 🪶 Founder of Venmo:
114K Followers 2.3K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 7,028 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
30.
Chante Reddest Mid
@lakotalightningBe You | Be Real Content Creator | Artist Oglala/Sičangu Lakota | Italian
112K Followers 1.2K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 672 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
31.
Nahanni Fontaine Mid
@nahannifontaineMom | Matriarch | Unapologetic Feminist Minister of Families |Minister for Accessibility |Minister for Women & Gender Equity
112K Followers 1.3K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 6,208 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
32.
Santee Siouxx Mid
@santeesiouxxEducator | Fashion | Lifestyle & TravelDakȟóta 🏹 + Odawa 🍓 Tkaronto 📍TorontoBusiness Inquiries →
112K Followers 1.5K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 2,621 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
33.
Jamie Okuma Mid
@j.okumaJamie OkumaNDN Artist/Designer CFDA Member
111K Followers 1.9K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 8,278 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
34.
Kai Potts Mid
@ohkairynhost founder 📍 îyethka nakotainquiries:
109K Followers 2.8K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 6,582 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
35.
Theland Kicknosway Mid
@the_landk📩 Booking Inquiries: 📲TikTok: the_landk (+430K) | 🤍C.A🤍💫LED Hoop Dancer | ✊🏽Anishinaabe + Cree🎤Keynote Speaker + Storyteller
108K Followers 1.7K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 8,918 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
36.
Ilona Verley Mid
@ilonaverleyBaby Blue B*tch 🩵🐩2 Spirit 🪶 - Nlaka’Pamux (IntSalish)All Inquiries: 💌✨
101K Followers 2.4K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 4,072 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
37.
Shayla Oulette Stonechild Micro
@shayla0h📍Canggu, BaliAuthor (2027) • Speaker • Indigenous Wellness Advocate • Founder & Host of • Ambassador🪶✨Latest Work ↓
99.3K Followers 2.9K Avg. Likes 3.9% Engagement 6,150 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
38.
Fawn Wood Micro
@fawnwoodCree/Salish 🎤 Booking: 🏆Juno award winner🏆 🎶 Singer-Recording Artist🎓Master of Arts Graduate
90.7K Followers 3.6K Avg. Likes 4.1% Engagement 5,877 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
39.
Nikita Kahpeaysewat Micro
@nikitaelyseιndιgenoυѕ • nêнιyaw 👣 Environmental Scientist✨ 𝔐𝔢𝔪𝔬𝔯𝔶 𝔤𝔞𝔯𝔡𝔢𝔫 ✨ 💌:
88.6K Followers 3.7K Avg. Likes 4.5% Engagement 4,884 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
40.
Thómas Lopez Jr Micro
@landbackbaddie𝕴𝖓𝖉𝖎𝖌𝖊𝖓𝖔𝖚𝖘 • 𝕼𝖚𝖊𝖊𝖗 • 𝕸𝖔𝖉𝖊𝖑 • 𝕬𝖈𝖙𝖔𝖗 • 𝕾𝖙𝖞𝖑𝖎𝖘𝖙Serving life through comedy, history & culture.✨ Email or DM for bookings✨
88.6K Followers 2.3K Avg. Likes 4.5% Engagement 5,489 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
41.
Kendra Jessie Micro
@kendrajessiehealth, wellness, movement & life Cree•Ukrainian ✉️
86.1K Followers 1.2K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 5,131 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
42.
Alanah Jewell Micro
@morning.star.designsMORNINGSTAR 💫 Haudenosaunee 💜🤍 Illustrator ⚡️ painter ⚡️ creator
85.9K Followers 1.6K Avg. Likes 3.4% Engagement 1,307 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
43.
Tatanka Means Micro
@tatankameansActor | Comedian | Sober AFDiné | Oglala Lakota | UmoŋHoN | Ihánktoŋwan Dakota
85.4K Followers 2.3K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 2,704 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
44.
Lakeeysha Micro
@lakeeyshahmarieBallad Poet | Artist | dancing | nehiyaw | hearing impaired🔇Business inquiries-
82.3K Followers 2.3K Avg. Likes 3.2% Engagement 1,186 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
45.
Jessica Matten Micro
@jessicamatten𝚃𝚘 𝚔𝚗𝚘𝚠 𝚕𝚒𝚏𝚎 𝚒𝚗 𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚢 𝚋𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚝𝚑 x҉ 🦅Dark Winds Avatar the Last AirbenderRez Ball, Frontier
77.2K Followers 2.1K Avg. Likes 4.3% Engagement 6,166 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
46.
Sarain Fox Micro
@sarainfoxSarain Fox is a indigenous influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
75.2K Followers 2.7K Avg. Likes 4.3% Engagement 8,248 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
47.
Secretary Deb Haaland Micro
@secdebhaaland54th Secretary of , proud member - Pueblo of Laguna, 35th generation New Mexican. This is an archived account and will not be updated.
74.7K Followers 2.1K Avg. Likes 3.8% Engagement 697 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
48.
Fallon Farinacci Micro
@fallonfarinacci📍Toronto Red River Métis 🍓MMIWG2S+ Speaker | Survivor | Advocate | LifestyleMama of 3 • Married to My Lover
74.4K Followers 1.9K Avg. Likes 4.5% Engagement 6,133 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
49.
Osamuskwasis Roan Micro
@osamuskwasisCree/Dene Artist, Designer.Treaty no. 6 based 📍
70.6K Followers 1.3K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 6,703 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
50.
Juan Ivan Guerrero Micro
@juan.the.mochileroGTO/Mich🌀 RAISED IN MX 📍Irapuato GTO🌵 Mexico🇲🇽 🔥Tiktok (407k) Traveler 🇬🇷🇫🇷🇯🇵🇲🇽🇵🇭🇰🇷🇹🇼🇹🇭🇪🇬 🇵🇹 🇮🇹 🇲🇦🇻🇦🇨🇴🇯🇲🇪🇸🇭🇷🇧🇦🇹🇷🇷🇴🇺🇸🇬🇹🇵🇷
70.4K Followers 3.1K Avg. Likes 4.5% Engagement 5,381 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
51.
Jayroy Makokis Micro
@jayroymakokis• Father 👨👧👦• nehiyaw • onihcikiskwapiwin • Hunter • Language learner • amiskwaciy-wâskahikan niwîkin mêkwâc
63.2K Followers 1.7K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 6,097 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
52.
Zaya Micro
@thezaya__Zaya is a indigenous public figure with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
62.3K Followers 929 Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 1,378 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
53.
Chief Lady Bird Micro
@chiefladybirdChippewa | Potawatomi | Eagle clan | Artist | Illustrator | Councillor for Rama First Nation Inquiries:
62.2K Followers 1.9K Avg. Likes 3.5% Engagement 5,101 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
54.
Lesley Hampton Micro
@lesley_hamptonIndigenous Designer&Inclusivity AdvocateDesigning a world that includes us all “The Trailblazer”- :
60.1K Followers 2.5K Avg. Likes 4.3% Engagement 450 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
55.
Jessica R. Metcalfe Micro
@beyondbuckskinTurtle Mountain ChippewaPromoting Native American FashionCulture x Power x Inspiration x Education
55.6K Followers 957 Avg. Likes 2.9% Engagement 8,486 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
56.
Shelly Samuels Micro
@yasakw_designsAuthentic Handcrafted Haida (Indigenous) Art ✨My Kwakiutl name is Yasakw. I am Haida/Kwakwaka’wakw. I’m from Yakgujanaas Raven Clan on Haida Gwaii.
53.2K Followers 910 Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 1,160 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
57.
Emily Kewageshig Micro
@emilykewageshigAnishinaabe Kwe 🪶 Saugeen Ojibwe Nation / Toronto Visual Storyteller ➵ Painter / Illustrator / Muralist / Designer
48.8K Followers 1.8K Avg. Likes 4.3% Engagement 4,632 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
58.
Sharice Davids Micro
@repdavidsI proudly represent in the United States Congress.
47.5K Followers 1.9K Avg. Likes 4.3% Engagement 4,855 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
59.
Laura Grizzlypaws Micro
@l_grizzlypawsMotivational Speaker | Language Hero | Publisher | Grizz Guardian | FMG Pro Fitness Model Athlete | Mom | Wife✉️
46.4K Followers 1.8K Avg. Likes 4.7% Engagement 7,522 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
60.
Cheyenne Large Micro
@maskawitehew🌱Nehiyawe iskwew (Cree Woman) artist creating indigenous wearable art. 🌺ᒪᐢᑲᐃᐧᑌᐦᐁᐤ“You are someone’s good medicine” Drop 07.23.2025 at 12 PM MST
46.3K Followers 1.1K Avg. Likes 3.1% Engagement 5,764 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
61.
Chelsey Luger Micro
@chelsey.movesLakota. Anishinaabe. Author: “The Seven Circles: Indigenous Teachings for Living Well” (2022) + “Sacred Space” (2026)
44.5K Followers 995 Avg. Likes 4.2% Engagement 4,633 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
62.
Christi Belcourt Micro
@christi_belcourtPersonal AccountEarth. Ceremony. Art. DM’s I don’t look at my IG inbox Www.christibelcourt.ca
43.9K Followers 930 Avg. Likes 3.8% Engagement 550 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
63.
Korina Emmerich Micro
@korinaemmerich🌎 Art | Fashion | Justice 🍉✨co-founder 🪶 co-founder 📍 N̶Y̶C̶ Lenapehoking🤲🏽 spuyaləpabš čəd
42.6K Followers 1.2K Avg. Likes 3.7% Engagement 2,815 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
64.
Norma Baker Micro
@red_berry_womanHidatsa, Dakota Sioux, and Assiniboine Woman. Native Fashion designer, mother, & wife. Doing my best to live for my late daughterCameron Sarai.
42.2K Followers 1.7K Avg. Likes 4.2% Engagement 6,753 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
65.
Adrienne Keene Micro
@nativeappropsᏥᏣᎳᎩ. Cherokee Nation citizen. Native Appropriations blog. Co-creator NOTABLE NATIVE PEOPLE. 2025-2027 Tulsa Artist Fellow.
42K Followers 1.6K Avg. Likes 4.1% Engagement 7,554 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
66.
Kahara Hodges Micro
@kaharahodgesHi world, I'm Kahara 💗🌱Life Givr 🌱🌻Songbird🪶Diné + Chicana✨ Afro-Indigenous + 🏴 🧿🧿🧿
40.6K Followers 1.4K Avg. Likes 4% Engagement 6,832 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
67.
Brandi Morin Micro
@bmorinstoriesEdward R Murrow award recipient; Award-Winning Filmmaker Author:OUR VOICE OF FIRE Cree/Iroquois/French Journalist
39.4K Followers 1.4K Avg. Likes 4.3% Engagement 515 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
68.
Tiffany Black Micro
@tifffaydiné (navajo) beauty creatorbeauty, lifestyle + motherhood💌
36.9K Followers 927 Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 4,895 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
69.
Joel Wood Micro
@joelalexwoodPlains Cree📧 JUNO Award Winner ✨Sing. Pray. Love.
36.4K Followers 851 Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 6,845 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
70.
Cole Crane Micro
@indigenality_photography𝕴𝖓𝖉𝖎𝖌𝖊𝖓𝖔𝖚𝖘 𝕻𝖔𝖗𝖙𝖗𝖆𝖎𝖙 𝕬𝖗𝖙𝖎𝖘𝖙 📸 Sαυʅƚҽαυx & Cɾҽҽ 🪶• Treaty 6📍 First Nation, Treaty 4BA/BEd in Native Studies Student •ＵofＡ👨🏽🎓
33.5K Followers 858 Avg. Likes 3.5% Engagement 4,411 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
71.
Larissa Crawford Micro
@larissa_speaksBringing climate justice, disability, & anti-racist knowledge to spaces & stages for +16 years ́tis-Jamaican | YYC | Vegan | Bi | 🏔
32.8K Followers 580 Avg. Likes 3.1% Engagement 8,551 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
72.
Dakota Bear Micro
@dakotabearofficialIndigenous CreatorHeal | Hustle | Decolonize 🧠🔥Hip-Hop Artist • Entrepreneur • Father 🦅Outta Touch Freestyle 🔥Shop:
32.1K Followers 846 Avg. Likes 4.4% Engagement 2,569 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
73.
Aicha Micro
@mynameisaichaWendat + Djola Multidisciplinary artist 🎥💃🏾🗣️🫀🧊Mgmt ✨📧
30.5K Followers 1K Avg. Likes 3.4% Engagement 5,832 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
74.
Bozzy Micro
@boslen'A FLOATING AXE HEAD' OUT NOW
30.2K Followers 956 Avg. Likes 3.2% Engagement 3,183 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
75.
Sean Snyder Micro
@seanqsnyderTwo-Spirit Native American Artist 🏳️🌈🪶🏳️⚧️ Business: 💍 Navajo/Ute/Italiano
29.9K Followers 903 Avg. Likes 3.6% Engagement 1,162 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
76.
Sarah Ayaqi Whalen Micro
@inkstitcher“Inupiaq hand-poke tattooer | Traditional & contemporary work | Prints + bookings ↓
29.6K Followers 686 Avg. Likes 4.6% Engagement 9,170 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
77.
Lily Yeung Micro
@lily.yeungLily Yeung is a indigenous creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
26.7K Followers 661 Avg. Likes 3.6% Engagement 1,535 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
78.
Heather Dickson Micro
@dicksondesigns•Beadwork artist 🌸•Dry Meat& Indigenous fashion lover ♥️•Tlingit&Nuxalk&Tagish First Nations🏔️
26.4K Followers 443 Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 4,189 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
79.
Sherry Mckay Micro
@officialsherrymckay🤎Nish content creator🎤 stand up comedian📱tiktok 610k👇🏽✳️Speaking/standup gigs brand inquiries
25.7K Followers 675 Avg. Likes 3.6% Engagement 7,361 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
80.
Nakeisha McDonald Micro
@strongwaterfallwomanWeMatter National Ambassador of Hope • Swampy Cree | 26 | Powwow dancer | 2S 🌈| Pimicikamak | 📍WPG | Cree culture and language content ✨🪶♥️
25.3K Followers 914 Avg. Likes 4.3% Engagement 7,846 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
81.
Felicia Foxx Micro
@iam_deadly_feliciafoxxThe Realest Tidda 🖤25, Aboriginal Enchantress | ARTIVIST👑Entertainer | MC/HOST | Model | ❤️ Booking enquiries:
24.5K Followers 623 Avg. Likes 4% Engagement 6,156 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
82.
Kat Brown Akootchook Micro
@sweetgrass_and_sageHaud / Nish Oyota’a:kà blending contemporary & tradish with a wink & a smilevisual artist / educator
23.9K Followers 774 Avg. Likes 3.3% Engagement 8,802 Posts
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Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
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Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
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Emma Morrison Micro
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Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
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Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
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Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
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Kayla Smith Micro
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Estimated Instagram rates for this mix
Planning ranges from public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.95× indigenous adjustment. They are not quotes from the creators below. Usage rights and whitelisting typically add 30–50%.
| Deliverable | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Typical feed post on this list | $926 | $4,475 |
| Typical Reel on this list | $1,705 | $7,135 |
| Five-creator test campaign (feed) | $4,630 | $22,375 |
What this indigenous influencers ranking actually shows
How-to content with a named method. Tiny specialist audiences punch above their follower weight on conversion because every viewer is already in-market. On this specific list the median account has been posting since around 2010 (average age ~10.4 years; oldest 2011, newest 2020) with roughly 4,713 posts — enough history that you can actually audit a grid before you brief.
Primary language on the roster is English (100%). The list is relatively monolingual, which simplifies caption and landing-page language.
Where gender is labelled, the split is 79 female / 20 male (1 unlabelled). Use that as a casting hint, not a quota.
Follower-tier mix
| Tier | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nano (<10K) | 0 | 0% |
| Micro (10K–100K) | 64 | 64% |
| Mid (100K–500K) | 27 | 27% |
| Macro (500K–1M) | 6 | 6% |
| Mega (1M+) | 3 | 3% |
How to brief indigenous influencers
- The creator is an expert — let them reject a talking point that would embarrass them in their community.
- Send the actual tool/product, not just talking points.
- Saves and tutorial completions beat raw views.
Formats that usually work here: tutorial Reels, tool reviews, community AMAs, before/after carousels. Read the ranking methodology or the 2026 rate guide.
Indigenous Influencers vs related lists
Indigenous Influencers averages 0.2pp more engagement than AI Influencers and has a smaller median audience (66.8K vs 137K).
Indigenous Influencers averages 1.1pp more engagement than Cosplay Influencers and has a smaller median audience (66.8K vs 623K).
Indigenous Influencers averages 0.7pp less engagement than Watch Influencers and has a larger median audience (66.8K vs 27.6K).
| List | Creators | Median followers | Avg. ER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indigenous Influencers (this page) | 100 | 66.8K | 3% |
| AI Influencers | 70 | 137K | 2.8% |
| Cosplay Influencers | 100 | 623K | 1.9% |
| Watch Influencers | 100 | 27.6K | 3.7% |
Snapshot compiled September 2026 from 100 ranked profiles (100 verified public figures, 0 additional directory listings). Industry engagement midpoints and rate bands are public 2026 Instagram benchmarks, not private platform data. Full methodology.
Indigenous Influencers — frequently asked questions
Who are the top indigenous influencers in 2026?
Our September 2026 ranking of 100 indigenous influencers is led by Ashley Callingbull, Shina Novalinga, James Jones. Combined they represent 17M followers, with an average engagement of 3%. 100 entries are verified public figures. The order blends audience size with engagement so a quiet mega-account does not automatically beat a louder mid-tier creator.
How is this indigenous list ranked?
Creators are ordered by a blend of followers, engagement rate and posting consistency. Verified public figures with self-hosted photos surface first when we have them. The page also publishes the list’s own maths — median 66.8K followers, 3% average ER, 33.1% of reach in the top three — so you can see whether you are looking at a concentrated or diversified niche.
What engagement rate is good for indigenous Instagram accounts?
For indigenous we treat ~3.8% as the 2026 industry midpoint (specialist hobbies (how-to, pets, crafts, education) are Instagram’s engagement leaders in 2026 tables). This list averages 3%, which is 0.8pp below that midpoint. Nano and micro accounts should beat the midpoint; mega accounts can sit well below it and still be efficient on raw impressions.
How much do indigenous influencers charge in 2026?
Using public Instagram rate bands weighted by this list’s follower mix and a 0.95× niche adjustment, one organic feed post on a typical account here is $926–$4,475; a Reel is $1,705–$7,135. Usage rights, exclusivity and whitelisting usually add 30–50%. These are planning ranges, not quotes from the creators on this page.
Where are these indigenous influencers based?
The ranking spans 0 countries. The largest shares are not labelled. If you need a single market, filter the table by country before you export a shortlist.
How can I contact these indigenous influencers?
100 public figures on this page link through to Instagram. We do not publish private emails for real people. For a spreadsheet of campaign-ready contacts, request a targeted list — we only include adults who are publicly doing creator work.
How often is the indigenous list updated?
Figures on this page were compiled for September 2026. Rankings move as follower counts, engagement and newly surfaced public figures change. Treat it as a current snapshot, not a lifetime league table.
What campaign formats work best with indigenous?
The highest-performing briefs in this niche usually mix tutorial Reels, tool reviews and before/after carousels. Lead with one hero Reel, support it with a feed post or carousel, and keep Stories for time-sensitive offers or codes.