Abstract
This study investigates the dynamic interplay between digital orality and Indigenous poetic identity, focusing on how Native American storytelling traditions are preserved and transformed through social media platforms. Oral traditions are fundamental to Indigenous cultures, serving as vital conduits for knowledge, history, and identity. However, these traditions face contemporary challenges from globalization and historical pressures. The advent of digital technologies, particularly social media, offers new avenues for cultural continuity and expression. Employing a qualitative research design, this study conducted thematic content analysis of social media narratives from selected Native American communities and semi-structured interviews with Indigenous storytellers and cultural practitioners. Findings reveal that social media acts as a powerful dual mechanism, simultaneously preserving traditional narratives and fostering the emergence of new poetic forms adapted for digital consumption. These platforms facilitate community building, intergenerational knowledge transfer, and the affirmation of Indigenous identities. The research highlights both the opportunities for cultural revitalization and the challenges, such as navigating cultural appropriation and the digital divide. The study concludes that digital orality is not merely an adaptation but a vibrant, evolving space where Indigenous poetic identities are actively renegotiated and strengthened, offering critical insights into contemporary cultural resilience.