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.
Telkwa, BC
Wet'suwet'en
Age 15
Edmonton, AB
Non-Status Mi'kmaq and Algonquin
Age 27
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlett First Nations
Age 25
Terrace, BC
Witset
Age 28
Port Alberni, BC
Nuu-chah-nulth, from the Ahousaht First Nation
Age 27
Burnaby, BC
Saugeen First Nation
Age 28
Mississauga, ON
Nipissing First Nation
Age 17
Québec, QC
Uashat mak Maliotenam
Age 22
Atikokan, ON
Metis - Atikokan
Age 11
Iqaluit , NU
Inuit
Age 20
Tottenham, ON
Chippewas of Georgina Island
Age 16
Winnipeg, MB
Anishinaabe/Ojibway/First Nations
Age 14
Vancouver, BC
Wet'suwet'en Nation
Age 23
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 22
Akulivik, QC
Inuit
Age 11
Iqaluit, NU
Inuit
Age 21
Edmonton, AB
Kitigan Zibi Algonquin First Nation
Age 15
Lethbridge, AB
The Blood Tribe
Age 18
Edmonton, AB
Metis
Age 15
Fort Macleod, AB
Piikani Nation
Age 15
Bassano, AB
Siksika First Nation
Age 16
Edenwold, SK
Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation
Age 17
Langley, BC
Tsimshian (Metlakatla Band in Prince Rupert)
Age 9
Saskatoon, SK
Metís
Age 23