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.
Winnipeg, MB
Sagkeeng First Nation
Age 27
Attawapiskat, ON
Attawapiskat First Nations
Age 15
Orleans, ON
Qalipu Mi'kmaq
Age 18
Kelowna, BC
Mississaugas of the Credit
Age 16
Victoria, BC
Fort Nelson First Nation
Age 26
Port Hardy, BC
Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw
Age 25
Winnipeg, MB
Cree and Gitxsan Nations
Age 28
Regina, SK
White Bear
Age 18
Winnipeg, MB
Bunibonibee Cree Nation
Age 18
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 23
Ottawa, ON
Lac des Mille Lac First Nation
Age 28
Port Alberni, BC
Nuu-chah-nulth, from the Ahousaht First Nation
Age 27
Notre-Dame-du-Nord, QC
Timiskaming First Nation
Age 25
Waldheim, SK
Lac La Ronge
Age 20
Akulivik, QC
Inuit
Age 11
Brooks, AB
Deline, Northwest Territories
Age 17
Winnipeg, MB
St. Theresa Point First Nation
Age 16
Orangeville, ON
Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation
Age 29
Fort Smith, NT
Fort Smith
Age 24
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 17
Thompson, MB
Swampy Cree
Age 13
Listuguj, QC
Listuguj
Age 15
Edmonton, AB
Metis Nation of Alberta
Age 13
Langley, BC
Tsimshian (Metlakatla Band in Prince Rupert)
Age 9