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.
Notre-Dame-du-Nord, QC
Timiskaming First Nation
Age 25
Tottenham, ON
Chippewas of Georgina Island
Age 16
Gift Lake, AB
Gift Lake Métis Settlement
Age 17
Calgary, AB
Tahltan
Age 10
Attawapiskat, ON
Attawapiskat First Nations
Age 15
Prince Albert, SK
Muskoday
Age 19
Thunder Bay, ON
Lac Seul, First Nation
Age 29
Calgary, AB
Kainai Nation
Age 29
Prince Rupert, BC
Lax Kw'alaams
Age 20
Vancouver, BC
Wet'suwet'en Nation
Age 23
Odanak, QC
Odanak
Age 27
Kelowna, BC
Oji-Cree and Pueblo
Age 21
Gitxsan Hazelton Secondary, New Hazelton, BC
Age 16
Maliotenam, QC
Uashat Mak Mani-Utenam
Age 18
Vancouver, BC
Snuneymuxw (Nanaimo)
Age 14
Kuujjuaq, QC
Kuujjuaq Community
Age 26
Winnipeg, MB
Cree and Gitxsan Nations
Age 28
Vancouver, BC
Cree, Metis
Age 29
Oliver, BC
Osoyoos Indian Band/Penticton Indian Band
Age 12
Massey, ON
Sagamok
Age 27
Bassano, AB
Age 16
Langley, BC
Tsimshian (Metlakatla Band in Prince Rupert)
Age 9
Fort Nelson, BC
Age 27
Edmonton, AB
Non-Status Mi'kmaq and Algonquin
Age 27