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.
Kelowna, BC
Oji-Cree and Pueblo
Age 21
North Vancouver, BC
Gitwangak Aboriginal Community
Age 14
North Vancouver, BC
Squamish Nation
Age 17
Victoria, BC
Kwakwaka'wakw
Age 17
Oliver, BC
Osoyoos Indian Band
Age 10
Saskatoon, SK
Thunderchild First Nation
Age 17
Fairford, MB
Pinaymootang (Fairford, Manitoba)
Age 12
Atikokan, ON
Metis - Atikokan
Age 11
Prince Albert, SK
Métis
Age 22
Winnipeg, MB
Anishinaabe/Ojibway/First Nations
Age 14
Toronto, ON
Tsimshian and Gitxsan
Age 27
Thunder Bay, ON
Couchiching First Nation
Age 18
Vancouver, BC
Wet'suwet'en Nation
Age 23
Saskatoon, SK
Beardy’s/Okemasis First Nations, Métis
Age 18
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 22
Fort Nelson, BC
Age 27
Massey, ON
Sagamok
Age 27
Calgary, AB
Peguis First Nation
Age 26
Montreal, ON
Aamjiwnaang (Ojibwe)
Age 29
Akulivik, QC
Inuit
Age 11
Winnipeg, MB
Age 24
Kenora, ON
Grassy Narrows
Age 13
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 29
Brantford, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River
Age 27