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.
Richmond, BC
Métis
Age 18
Parry Sound, ON
Wasauksing First Nation
Age 25
Saskatoon, SK
Beardy’s/Okemasis First Nations, Métis
Age 18
Maliotenam, QC
Uashat
Age 18
Thunder Bay, ON
Lac Seul, First Nation
Age 29
Iqaluit , NU
Inuit
Age 20
Surrey , BC
Haisla
Age 16
Kenora, ON
Grassy Narrows
Age 13
Copper Cliff, ON
M’Chigeeng First Nation
Age 15
Copper Cliff, ON
M'Chigeeng First Nation
Age 17
Natuashish, NL
Mushuau Innu
Age 14
Mount Currie, BC
Lil'wat First Nations
Age 28
Notre-Dame-du-Nord, QC
Timiskaming First Nation
Age 25
Rama First Nation, ON
Rama and Georgina Island First Nation
Age 28
Langley, BC
Eabametoong First Nation
Age 21
Edmonton, AB
Maskwacis, Alberta
Age 9
Merritt, BC
Zoht Reserve, Lower Nicola Indian Band, Nlaka'pamux Nation
Age 14
Fort Macleod, AB
Piikani First Nation
Age 24
Lethbridge, AB
The Blood Tribe
Age 18
Calgary, AB
Poundmaker Cree Nation
Age 18
Maliotenam, QC
Uashat Mak Mani-Utenam
Age 18
Elginburg, ON
Anishinaabekwe
Age 8
Winnipeg, MB
Age 24
Edmonton, AB
Non-Status Mi'kmaq and Algonquin
Age 27