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.
Port Alberni, BC
Nuu-chah-nulth, from the Ahousaht First Nation
Age 27
Kelowna, BC
Metis
Age 16
Waldheim, SK
Lac La Ronge
Age 20
Ottawa, ON
Lac des Mille Lac First Nation
Age 28
Wikwemikong, ON
Wikwemikong
Age 18
New Westminster , BC
Timiskaming
Age 24
Stephenville Crossing, NL
St. George's Indian Band (Miqmaq)
Age 17
Nanaimo, BC
Snaw-Naw-As First Nation
Age 17
Ottawa, ON
Akwesasne, ON
Age 21
Kuujjuaraapik, QC
Inuit and Cree
Age 18
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 18
Fort Nelson, BC
Age 27
Edmonton , AB
Metis
Age 17
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Natio
Age 28
Surrey , BC
Haisla
Age 16
Radisson, SK
Métis Nation of Saskatchewan
Age 17
Thunder Bay, ON
Couchiching First Nation
Age 18
Gitxsan Hazelton Secondary, New Hazelton, BC
Age 16
Vancouver, BC
Vancouver
Age 23
Fort Smith, NT
Fort Smith
Age 24
London, ON
Beausoleil First Nation
Age 16
Iqaluit, NU
Inuit
Age 21
Kitchener, ON
Kitchener/Waterloo
Age 14
Toronto, ON
Age 14