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.
Burnaby, BC
Moricetown
Age 18
Ohsweken, ON
Age 18
Winnipeg, MB
Métis
Age 17
Caledonia, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 18
Winnipeg, MB
Sagkeeng First Nation
Age 27
Obedjiwan, QC
Atikamekw
Age 18
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 17
Orangeville, ON
Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation
Age 29
Elginburg, ON
Anishinaabekwe
Age 8
Stephenville Crossing, NL
St. George's Indian Band (Miqmaq)
Age 17
Bassano, AB
Siksika First Nation
Age 16
Saskatoon, SK
Metís
Age 23
Edson, AB
Telegraph Creek
Age 18
Edmonton, AB
Metis
Age 15
Birch Island, ON
Whitefish River First Nation
Age 17
Mount Currie, BC
Lil'wat First Nations
Age 28
Kelowna, BC
Peguis First Nation
Age 18
Vancouver, BC
Wet'suwet'en Nation
Age 23
Langley, BC
Tsimshian (Metlakatla Band in Prince Rupert)
Age 9
Maliotenam, QC
Uashat
Age 18
Camperville, MB
Pine Creek First Nation
Age 17
Copper Cliff, ON
M'Chigeeng First Nation
Age 17
Merritt, BC
Zoht Reserve, Lower Nicola Indian Band, Nlaka'pamux Nation
Age 14
Kelowna, BC
Mississaugas of the Credit
Age 16