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
Winnipeg, MB
Sagkeeng First Nation
Age 27
Prince Rupert, BC
Lax Kw'alaams
Age 20
Richmond, BC
Métis
Age 18
Toronto, ON
Tsimshian and Gitxsan
Age 27
Merritt, BC
Zoht Reserve, Lower Nicola Indian Band, Nlaka'pamux Nation
Age 16
Christian Island, ON
Beausoleil First Nation
Age 18
Spectrum Community School, Victoria, BC
Haida
Age 16
Odanak, QC
Odanak
Age 27
North Vancouver, BC
Gitwangak Aboriginal Community
Age 14
Birch Island, ON
Whitefish River First Nation
Age 17
Fort Macleod, AB
Piikani First Nation
Age 24
Caledonia, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 18
Elginburg, ON
Anishinaabekwe
Age 8
Port Williams, NS
Eskasoni First Nation
Age 22
Montreal, ON
Aamjiwnaang (Ojibwe)
Age 29
Natuashish, NL
Mushuau Innu
Age 14
Akulivik, QC
Inuit
Age 11
Ottawa, ON
Akwesasne, ON
Age 21
Regina, SK
White Bear
Age 18
Edenwold, SK
Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation
Age 17
Massey , ON
Sagamok First Nation
Age 28
New Westminster , BC
Timiskaming
Age 24
Vancouver, BC
Cree, Metis
Age 29