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.
Prince Rupert, BC
Lax Kw'alaams
Age 20
Nanaimo, BC
Snaw-Naw-As First Nation
Age 17
Wikwemikong, ON
Wikwemikong
Age 18
Surrey, BC
Metis/Cree
Age 17
Port Alberni, BC
Nuu-chah-nulth, from the Ahousaht First Nation
Age 27
Cape Dorset, NU
Inuit
Age 15
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 29
Copper Cliff, ON
M’Chigeeng First Nation
Age 15
Ottawa, ON
Akwesasne, ON
Age 21
Christian Island, ON
Beausoleil First Nation
Age 18
Fairford, MB
Pinaymootang (Fairford, Manitoba)
Age 12
Maskwacis, Alberta, AB
Maskwacis
Age 17
Thompson, MB
Swampy Cree
Age 13
Stephenville Crossing, NL
St. George's Indian Band (Miqmaq)
Age 17
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlet First Nations
Age 27
Orleans, ON
Qalipu Mi'kmaq
Age 18
Merritt, BC
Zoht Reserve, Lower Nicola Indian Band, Nlaka'pamux Nation
Age 16
Telkwa, BC
Wet'suwet'en
Age 15
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 17
Regina, SK
Misipawistik Cree Nation
Age 23
Copper Cliff, ON
M'Chigeeng First Nation
Age 17
Ohsweken, ON
Mohawk
Age 25
Vancouver, BC
Snuneymuxw (Nanaimo)
Age 14
Calgary, AB
Peguis First Nation
Age 26