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.
Ottawa, ON
Akwesasne, ON
Age 21
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 17
Copper Cliff, ON
M’Chigeeng First Nation
Age 15
Victoria, BC
Fort Nelson First Nation
Age 26
Kitchener, ON
Kitchener/Waterloo
Age 14
Vancouver, BC
Cree, Metis
Age 29
Edson, AB
Telegraph Creek
Age 18
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 19
Akulivik, QC
Inuit
Age 11
Gitxsan Hazelton Secondary, New Hazelton, BC
Age 16
Odanak, QC
Odanak
Age 27
Fort Macleod, AB
Piikani Nation
Age 15
Ohsweken, ON
Mohawk
Age 25
Caledonia, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 18
Port Hardy, BC
Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw
Age 25
Tottenham, ON
Chippewas of Georgina Island
Age 16
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlett First Nations
Age 25
Burnaby, BC
Moricetown
Age 18
Nanaimo, BC
Cree First Nations
Age 21
Waldheim, SK
Lac La Ronge
Age 20
Stephenville Crossing, NL
St. George's Indian Band (Miqmaq)
Age 17
Iqaluit, NU
Inuit
Age 21
Port Alberni, BC
Nuu-chah-nulth, from the Ahousaht First Nation
Age 27
Edmonton, AB
Metis Nation of Alberta
Age 13