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.
Richmond, BC
Métis
Age 18
Kuujjuaraapik, QC
Inuit and Cree
Age 18
Winnipeg, MB
Anishinaabe/Ojibway/First Nations
Age 14
Spectrum Community School, Victoria, BC
Haida
Age 16
Toronto, ON
Age 14
Kelowna, BC
Peguis First Nation
Age 18
Mount Currie, BC
Lil'wat First Nations
Age 28
Thompson, MB
Swampy Cree
Age 13
Merritt, BC
Zoht Reserve, Lower Nicola Indian Band, Nlaka'pamux Nation
Age 16
Lethbridge, AB
The Blood Tribe
Age 18
Winnipeg, MB
Cree and Gitxsan Nations
Age 28
Port Alberni, BC
Nuu-chah-nulth, from the Ahousaht First Nation
Age 27
Thunder Bay, ON
Lac Seul, First Nation
Age 29
Port Hardy, BC
Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw
Age 25
Bassano, AB
Age 16
Nanaimo, BC
Snaw-Naw-As First Nation
Age 17
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 23
Calgary, AB
Kainai Nation
Age 29
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlet First Nations
Age 27
Toronto, ON
Tsimshian and Gitxsan
Age 27
Cape Dorset, NU
Inuit
Age 15
Maliotenam, QC
Uashat
Age 18
Kuujjuaq, QC
Kuujjuaq Community
Age 26
Tottenham, ON
Chippewas of Georgina Island
Age 16