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.
Langley, BC
Tsimshian (Metlakatla Band in Prince Rupert)
Age 9
Edmonton , AB
Metis
Age 17
Atikokan, ON
Metis - Atikokan
Age 11
Caledonia, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 18
Ohsweken, ON
Mohawk/ Six Nations of the Grand River
Age 13
Bassano, AB
Siksika First Nation
Age 17
Telkwa, BC
Moricetown, Wet'suwet'en Nation
Age 21
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlet First Nations
Age 27
North Vancouver, BC
Gitwangak Aboriginal Community
Age 14
Québec, QC
Uashat mak Maliotenam
Age 22
Edmonton, AB
Maskwacis, Alberta
Age 9
Spectrum Community School, Victoria, BC
Haida
Age 16
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Nation
Age 25
Maliotenam, QC
Uashat
Age 18
Strathmore, AB
Siksika Nation
Age 18
Kelowna, BC
Metis
Age 16
Fort Nelson, BC
Age 27
New Westminster , BC
Timiskaming
Age 24
Obedjiwan, QC
Atikamekw
Age 18
Gift Lake, AB
Gift Lake Métis Settlement
Age 17
Edmonton, AB
Métis Nation of Alberta
Age 24
Merritt, BC
Zoht Reserve, Lower Nicola Indian Band, Nlaka'pamux Nation
Age 16
Fort Smith, NT
Fort Smith
Age 24
Fort Macleod, AB
Piikani Nation
Age 15