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.
Maskwacis, Alberta, AB
Maskwacis
Age 17
Gift Lake, AB
Gift Lake Métis Settlement
Age 17
Vancouver, BC
Cree, Metis
Age 29
Victoria, BC
Kwakwaka'wakw
Age 17
Merritt, BC
Zoht Reserve, Lower Nicola Indian Band, Nlaka'pamux Nation
Age 16
Vancouver, BC
Snuneymuxw (Nanaimo)
Age 14
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlett First Nations
Age 25
Natuashish, NL
Mushuau Innu
Age 14
Calgary, AB
Peguis First Nation
Age 26
Surrey, BC
Metis/Cree
Age 17
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 23
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlet First Nations
Age 27
Gitxsan Hazelton Secondary, New Hazelton, BC
Age 16
Akwesasne, ON
Akwesasne
Age 22
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Natio
Age 28
Strathmore, AB
Siksika Nation
Age 18
Regina, SK
Misipawistik Cree Nation
Age 23
Waldheim, SK
Lac La Ronge
Age 20
Calgary, AB
Kainai Nation
Age 29
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Nation
Age 25
Winnipeg, MB
Anishinaabe/Ojibway/First Nations
Age 14
Akulivik, QC
Inuit
Age 11
Vancouver, BC
Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation
Age 21
Camperville, MB
Pine Creek First Nation
Age 17