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.
Rama First Nation, ON
Rama and Georgina Island First Nation
Age 28
Iqaluit, NU
Kugluktuk
Age 24
Ohsweken, ON
Mohawk
Age 25
Winnipeg, MB
Cree and Gitxsan Nations
Age 28
Montreal, ON
Aamjiwnaang (Ojibwe)
Age 29
Nanaimo, BC
Snaw-Naw-As First Nation
Age 17
Ohsweken, ON
Age 18
Prince Rupert, BC
Lax Kw'alaams
Age 20
Brantford, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River
Age 27
Ottawa, ON
Lac des Mille Lac First Nation
Age 28
Maskwacis, Alberta, AB
Maskwacis
Age 17
Saskatoon, SK
Thunderchild First Nation
Age 17
Notre-Dame-du-Nord, QC
Timiskaming First Nation
Age 25
Saskatoon, SK
Metís
Age 23
Prince Albert, SK
Métis
Age 22
Vancouver, BC
Vancouver
Age 23
Telkwa, BC
Moricetown, Wet'suwet'en Nation
Age 21
Orleans, ON
Qalipu Mi'kmaq
Age 18
Kelowna, BC
Peguis First Nation
Age 18
Bruce Mines, ON
East Algoma Metis and Non-Status Indian Association
Age 17
Fort Qu'Appelle, SK
Cowessess First Nation
Age 28
Prince Albert, SK
Muskoday
Age 19
New Westminster , BC
Timiskaming
Age 24
Stephenville Crossing, NL
St. George's Indian Band (Miqmaq)
Age 17