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.
Stephenville Crossing, NL
St. George's Indian Band (Miqmaq)
Age 17
Edenwold, SK
Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation
Age 17
Gift Lake, AB
Gift Lake Métis Settlement
Age 17
Brantford, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River
Age 27
Prince Albert, SK
Muskoday
Age 19
Port Alberni, BC
Nuu-chah-nulth, from the Ahousaht First Nation
Age 27
Orangeville, ON
Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation
Age 29
Winnipeg, MB
Age 24
Merritt, BC
Zoht Reserve, Lower Nicola Indian Band, Nlaka'pamux Nation
Age 14
New Westminster , BC
Timiskaming
Age 24
Prince Albert, SK
Patuanak
Age 28
North Vancouver, BC
Gitwangak Aboriginal Community
Age 14
Saskatoon, SK
Beardy’s/Okemasis First Nations, Métis
Age 18
Victoria, BC
Fort Nelson First Nation
Age 26
Edmonton , AB
Metis
Age 17
Iqaluit, NU
Kugluktuk
Age 24
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 22
Vancouver, BC
Wet'suwet'en Nation
Age 23
Ottawa, ON
Lac des Mille Lac First Nation
Age 28
Edmonton, AB
Metis Nation of Alberta
Age 13
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 17
Gitxsan Hazelton Secondary, New Hazelton, BC
Age 16
Maliotenam, QC
Uashat
Age 18
Calgary, AB
Poundmaker Cree Nation
Age 18