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.
Surrey, BC
Metis/Cree
Age 17
Peawanuck, ON
Peawanuck...Winusk First Nations
Age 13
Gift Lake, AB
Gift Lake Métis Settlement
Age 17
Calgary, AB
Kainai Nation
Age 29
Parry Sound, ON
Wasauksing First Nation
Age 25
Thunder Bay, ON
Lac Seul, First Nation
Age 29
Winnipeg, MB
Cree and Gitxsan Nations
Age 28
North Vancouver, BC
Gitwangak Aboriginal Community
Age 14
Iqaluit, NU
Kugluktuk
Age 24
Iqaluit, NU
Inuit
Age 21
Telkwa, BC
Moricetown, Wet'suwet'en Nation
Age 21
Edmonton, AB
Maskwacis, Alberta
Age 9
Strathmore, AB
Siksika Nation
Age 18
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 19
Kuujjuaq, QC
Kuujjuaq Community
Age 26
Gitxsan Hazelton Secondary, New Hazelton, BC
Age 16
Vancouver, BC
Snuneymuxw (Nanaimo)
Age 14
Edson, AB
Telegraph Creek
Age 18
Hartley Bay , BC
Hartley Bay
Age 17
Maskwacis, Alberta, AB
Maskwacis
Age 17
Victoria, BC
Kwakwaka'wakw
Age 17
Nanaimo, BC
Snaw-Naw-As First Nation
Age 17
Edmonton , AB
Metis
Age 17
Saskatoon, SK
Age 27