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.
Thunder Bay, ON
Lac Seul, First Nation
Age 29
Waldheim, SK
Lac La Ronge
Age 20
Winnipeg, MB
Métis
Age 17
Prince Albert, SK
Patuanak
Age 28
Copper Cliff, ON
M'Chigeeng First Nation
Age 17
Nanaimo, BC
Snaw-Naw-As First Nation
Age 17
Winnipeg, MB
Bunibonibee Cree Nation
Age 18
Calgary, AB
Tahltan
Age 10
Notre-Dame-du-Nord, QC
Timiskaming First Nation
Age 25
Elginburg, ON
Anishinaabekwe
Age 8
Fort Qu'Appelle, SK
Cowessess First Nation
Age 28
Edenwold, SK
Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation
Age 17
Calgary, AB
Kainai Nation
Age 29
Gift Lake, AB
Gift Lake Métis Settlement
Age 17
Prince Albert, SK
North Sask River Metis Nation
Age 24
Attawapiskat, ON
Attawapiskat First Nations
Age 15
Fairford, MB
Pinaymootang (Fairford, Manitoba)
Age 12
Telkwa, BC
Wet'suwet'en
Age 15
Calgary, AB
Poundmaker Cree Nation
Age 18
Oliver, BC
Osoyoos Indian Band/Penticton Indian Band
Age 12
Ohsweken, ON
Mohawk/ Six Nations of the Grand River
Age 13
Massey , ON
Sagamok First Nation
Age 28
Winnipeg, MB
Pinaymootang
Age 16
Terrace, BC
Witset
Age 28