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
Peguis First Nation
Age 18
Port Alberni, BC
Nuu-chah-nulth, from the Ahousaht First Nation
Age 27
Edmonton, AB
Metis Nation of Alberta
Age 13
Massey, ON
Sagamok
Age 27
Parry Sound, ON
Wasauksing First Nation
Age 25
Prince Albert, SK
Patuanak
Age 28
Thunder Bay, ON
Couchiching First Nation
Age 18
Port Hardy, BC
Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw
Age 25
Victoria, BC
Kwakwaka'wakw
Age 17
Oliver, BC
Osoyoos Indian Band
Age 10
Bassano, AB
Siksika First Nation
Age 16
Telkwa, BC
Moricetown, Wet'suwet'en Nation
Age 21
Christian Island, ON
Beausoleil First Nation
Age 18
Calgary, AB
Tahltan
Age 10
Nanaimo, BC
Cree First Nations
Age 21
New Westminster , BC
Timiskaming
Age 24
Winnipeg, MB
parent prefers not to indicate
Age 9
Thompson, MB
Swampy Cree
Age 13
Fort Qu'Appelle, SK
Cowessess First Nation
Age 28
Merritt, BC
Zoht Reserve, Lower Nicola Indian Band, Nlaka'pamux Nation
Age 16
Atikokan, ON
Metis - Atikokan
Age 11
Gift Lake, AB
Gift Lake Métis Settlement
Age 17
Montreal, ON
Aamjiwnaang (Ojibwe)
Age 29
Ohsweken, ON
Mohawk/ Six Nations of the Grand River
Age 13