Urban Indian Health Institute (UIHI) and TONL—an agency that creates libraries of stock photos showing diverse people and their stories around the world—partnered to create the first ever stock image library of urban American Indians and Alaska Natives called We Exist. This project was designed to show the resilience, strength, and diversity of Native peoples, while bringing attention to the lack of accurate representation in stock imagery of Native peoples in urban settings.
We Exist consists of a variety of photos with families, individuals, elders, youth, and more.
This project centered on showing urban American Indian and Alaska Native people and families participating in everyday activities to break down stereotypes that have consumed mainstream media and culture for too long.
How to use the photos
These photos can be used for websites, publications, newsletters, blogs, and any number of avenues where you want to show photos of urban Natives and help us break down stereotypes.
UIHI has used these photos on their website, in email newsletters, in various print and online publications, and more.
Check out how others are using these photos.
Where to purchase photos
All the photos are available for purchase on TONL’s website.