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.
Bassano, AB
Siksika First Nation
Age 16
London, ON
Beausoleil First Nation
Age 16
Port Hardy, BC
Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw
Age 25
Winnipeg, MB
Sagkeeng First Nation
Age 27
Calgary, AB
Tahltan
Age 10
Ohsweken, ON
Mohawk/ Six Nations of the Grand River
Age 13
Winnipeg, MB
Anishinaabe/Ojibway/First Nations
Age 14
Atikokan, ON
Metis - Atikokan
Age 11
North Vancouver, BC
Gitwangak Aboriginal Community
Age 14
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlet First Nations
Age 27
Merritt, BC
Zoht Reserve, Lower Nicola Indian Band, Nlaka'pamux Nation
Age 14
Merritt, BC
Zoht Reserve, Lower Nicola Indian Band, Nlaka'pamux Nation
Age 16
Wikwemikong, ON
Wikwemikong
Age 18
New Westminster , BC
Timiskaming
Age 24
Surrey , BC
Haisla
Age 16
Ottawa, ON
Akwesasne, ON
Age 21
Winnipeg, MB
metis
Age 9
Maliotenam, QC
Uashat
Age 18
Stephenville Crossing, NL
St. George's Indian Band (Miqmaq)
Age 17
Edmonton, AB
Kitigan Zibi Algonquin First Nation
Age 15
Langley, BC
Tsimshian (Metlakatla Band in Prince Rupert)
Age 9
Nanaimo, BC
Cree First Nations
Age 21
Vancouver, BC
Wet'suwet'en Nation
Age 23
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlett First Nations
Age 25