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.
Edenwold, SK
Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation
Age 17
Calgary, AB
Tahltan
Age 10
Scotland, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River
Age 21
Saskatoon, SK
Beardy’s/Okemasis First Nations, Métis
Age 18
Caledonia, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 18
Maliotenam, QC
Uashat
Age 18
Notre-Dame-du-Nord, QC
Timiskaming First Nation
Age 25
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 18
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 19
Port Alberni, BC
Nuu-chah-nulth, from the Ahousaht First Nation
Age 27
Prince Albert, SK
Métis
Age 22
Vancouver, BC
Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation
Age 21
Port Hardy, BC
Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw
Age 25
Richmond, BC
Métis
Age 18
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 17
Calgary, AB
Poundmaker Cree Nation
Age 18
Birch Island, ON
Whitefish River First Nation
Age 17
Thunder Bay, ON
Couchiching First Nation
Age 18
Vancouver, BC
Wet'suwet'en Nation
Age 23
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 29
Ohsweken, ON
Mohawk
Age 25
Terrace, BC
Witset
Age 28
Rama First Nation, ON
Rama and Georgina Island First Nation
Age 28
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Natio
Age 28