From across Canada, these amazing young artists and writers have explored everything from their own personal past to the stories of their ancestors and country. They are a testament to the great potential for creativity, engagement and respect in Indigenous communities across Canada.
Orangeville, ON
Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation
Age 29
Port Williams, NS
Eskasoni First Nation
Age 22
Prince Rupert, BC
Lax Kw'alaams
Age 20
Iqaluit, NU
Inuit
Age 21
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 29
Strathmore, AB
Siksika Nation
Age 18
Fairford, MB
Pinaymootang (Fairford, Manitoba)
Age 12
Ohsweken, ON
Mohawk
Age 25
Prince Albert, SK
Muskoday
Age 19
Calgary, AB
Poundmaker Cree Nation
Age 18
Winnipeg, MB
St. Theresa Point First Nation
Age 16
Scotland, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River
Age 21
Parry Sound, ON
Wasauksing First Nation
Age 25
Surrey, BC
Metis/Cree
Age 17
Surrey , BC
Haisla
Age 16
Port Alberni, BC
Nuu-chah-nulth, from the Ahousaht First Nation
Age 27
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 22
Peawanuck, ON
Peawanuck...Winusk First Nations
Age 13
Saskatoon, SK
Metís
Age 23
Vancouver, BC
Vancouver
Age 23
Summerland, BC
Ojibway
Age 13
Prince Albert, SK
North Sask River Metis Nation
Age 24
Oliver, BC
Osoyoos Indian Band/Penticton Indian Band
Age 12
Calgary, AB
Tahltan
Age 10