Montreal Inuk creator named one of TikTok Canada’s 2026 Indigenous Voices to Watch

Montreal student and TikTok creator Émily Fleming-Dubuc has been named one of TikTok Canada’s 2026 Indigenous Voices to Watch, recognizing Indigenous creators and business owners who are making a positive impact through their content.

Fleming-Dubuc, who is Inuk, began creating TikTok videos in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. She said what started as posting trends evolved into educational content after she encountered stereotypes and prejudices about Indigenous people in the comments section of her videos.

“It was by responding to people’s comments on my videos that I started making educational content,” she said.

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Sharing Indigenous realities

Today, Fleming-Dubuc uses her platform to raise awareness about Indigenous realities while sharing aspects of her life and culture.

“I’m Inuk, and I felt I had to raise awareness about our realities among Indigenous people, and I’m currently doing a lot of outreach on the ground. That’s how I’m able to share our struggle through social media,” she said.

TikTok describes Fleming-Dubuc as a creator who shares timely information on local issues and Indigenous affairs while offering a glimpse into her family life and everyday experiences. Her content includes sharing phrases in the Inuktitut language and preparing Arctic char, creating conversations around identity, representation and personal growth.

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Recognition for Indigenous storytelling

TikTok Canada says the annual Indigenous Voices to Watch recognition celebrates 10 Indigenous creators and business owners who are making a positive impact.

The company says the creators express their culture and experiences, build businesses, pass down memories and recipes, and celebrate and showcase their communities in unique and inspiring ways.

Fleming-Dubuc said seeing people connect with her content has been meaningful.

“I’m really happy that there are people who are receptive to the content I share on my platforms. It really warms my heart because it was through social media that I reconnected with my identity. And knowing that so many people appreciate my content is really fun.”

She said being named one of TikTok Canada’s Indigenous Voices to Watch came as a surprise.

“I don’t believe it. Sometimes you don’t realize just how much of an impact you can have on people. I create most of my content at home. I’m all alone with my phone. But knowing that there are lots of people who follow me and appreciate the work I do—I do it because I love my culture and my homeland. It really feels good to hear and know that there are people who support me.”

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Connecting beyond borders

TikTok says it is focused on amplifying First Nations, Inuit and Métis voices year-round, serving as a launchpad for creators to reclaim their identities, celebrate their culture and build meaningful careers.

The company says there have been more than four million posts worldwide using #NativeTikTok and #IndigenousTikTok, where Indigenous people celebrate their identities and share their stories.

For Fleming-Dubuc, the platform has also expanded the reach of those stories.

“The fun thing about this platform is that I can reach a variety of audiences, including older people. Plus, this platform lets me cross borders. Like, sometimes I end up in Europe. Or I might end up in English-speaking Canada. It’s really fun. It’s one of the platforms where my videos have gotten the most views.”