Utoo Radio with Other News Sources - September 25, 2024 - Indigenous content creators, including Scott Wabano, James Jones, Kaniehtiio Horn, and Aïcha Bastien-N'Diaye, discussed their use of social media to connect with communities and the importance of storytelling through the Indigenous lens.

The One Young World summit, a global gathering of young leaders, brought 7,500 delegates together in Montreal.

Wabano, a two-spirit fashion designer and stylist, emphasized the importance of social media in telling Indigenous stories and addressing cultural appropriation and tokenism.

Horn, a Kanien'kehà:ka actress and filmmaker, emphasized the need for Indigenous representation in the movie industry.

Aïcha Bastien-N'Diaye, a Huron-Wendat and African, emphasized the importance of having a multi-racial Indigenous presence to expand representation and feel seen.

Jones, a dancer and content creator, shared his experiences of disconnect from his culture and the power of learning about his traditions.

While the panelists were proud to discuss the power of storytelling, there is still work to be done to achieve diverse representation.

Wabano emphasized the importance of social media as a tool for connecting and relating to one another, particularly from an Indigenous perspective.