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.
Nanaimo, BC
Snaw-Naw-As First Nation
Age 17
Ohsweken, ON
Mohawk
Age 25
Calgary, AB
Poundmaker Cree Nation
Age 18
Fort Macleod, AB
Piikani Nation
Age 15
Vancouver, BC
Snuneymuxw (Nanaimo)
Age 14
Kamloops, BC
Brokenhead Ojibway Nation, MB
Age 29
Langley, BC
Tsimshian (Metlakatla Band in Prince Rupert)
Age 9
Mississauga, ON
Nipissing First Nation
Age 17
Prince Albert, SK
Métis
Age 22
Edmonton, AB
Kitigan Zibi Algonquin First Nation
Age 15
Bruce Mines, ON
East Algoma Metis and Non-Status Indian Association
Age 17
Winnipeg, MB
Sagkeeng First Nation
Age 27
Kitchener, ON
Kitchener/Waterloo
Age 14
Bassano, AB
Siksika First Nation
Age 16
Oliver, BC
Osoyoos Indian Band/Penticton Indian Band
Age 12
Winnipeg, MB
Pinaymootang
Age 16
Edmonton, AB
Métis Nation of Alberta
Age 24
Peawanuck, ON
Peawanuck...Winusk First Nations
Age 13
Thunder Bay, ON
Lac Seul, First Nation
Age 29
Fort Nelson, BC
Age 27
Iqaluit, NU
Kugluktuk
Age 24
Winnipeg, MB
Métis
Age 17
Merritt, BC
Zoht Reserve, Lower Nicola Indian Band, Nlaka'pamux Nation
Age 16
Christian Island, ON
Beausoleil First Nation
Age 18