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.
Langley, BC
Eabametoong First Nation
Age 21
Bassano, AB
Age 16
Waldheim, SK
Lac La Ronge
Age 20
Akwesasne, ON
Akwesasne
Age 22
Edmonton, AB
Maskwacis, Alberta
Age 9
Fort Qu'Appelle, SK
Cowessess First Nation
Age 28
Prince Rupert, BC
Lax Kw'alaams
Age 20
London, ON
Beausoleil First Nation
Age 16
Listuguj, QC
Listuguj
Age 15
Kuujjuaq, QC
Kuujjuaq Community
Age 26
Richmond, BC
Métis
Age 18
Gitxsan Hazelton Secondary, New Hazelton, BC
Age 16
Ohsweken, ON
Mohawk
Age 25
Regina, SK
Misipawistik Cree Nation
Age 23
Surrey , BC
Haisla
Age 16
Montreal, ON
Aamjiwnaang (Ojibwe)
Age 29
Nanaimo, BC
Cree First Nations
Age 21
Mississauga, ON
Nipissing First Nation
Age 17
Saskatoon, SK
Age 27
Merritt, BC
Zoht Reserve, Lower Nicola Indian Band, Nlaka'pamux Nation
Age 14
Surrey, BC
Metis/Cree
Age 17
Telkwa, BC
Wet'suwet'en
Age 15
Camperville, MB
Pine Creek First Nation
Age 17
Spectrum Community School, Victoria, BC
Haida
Age 16