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.
Vancouver, BC
Vancouver
Age 23
Oliver, BC
Osoyoos Indian Band/Penticton Indian Band
Age 12
Toronto, ON
Tsimshian and Gitxsan
Age 27
Winnipeg, MB
Sagkeeng First Nation
Age 27
London, ON
Beausoleil First Nation
Age 16
Nanaimo, BC
Snaw-Naw-As First Nation
Age 17
Surrey, BC
Metis/Cree
Age 17
Telkwa, BC
Moricetown, Wet'suwet'en Nation
Age 21
Akulivik, QC
Inuit
Age 11
Kitchener, ON
Kitchener/Waterloo
Age 14
Calgary, AB
Peguis First Nation
Age 26
Brooks, AB
Deline, Northwest Territories
Age 17
Christian Island, ON
Beausoleil First Nation
Age 18
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 18
Ottawa, ON
Akwesasne, ON
Age 21
Ohsweken, ON
Age 18
Kelowna, BC
Peguis First Nation
Age 18
Notre-Dame-du-Nord, QC
Timiskaming First Nation
Age 25
Camperville, MB
Pine Creek First Nation
Age 17
Thunder Bay, ON
Lac Seul, First Nation
Age 29
Iqaluit, NU
Inuit
Age 21
Rama First Nation, ON
Rama and Georgina Island First Nation
Age 28
Telkwa, BC
Wet'suwet'en
Age 15
Toronto, ON
Age 14