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.
Natuashish, NL
Mushuau Innu
Age 14
Tottenham, ON
Chippewas of Georgina Island
Age 16
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 22
North Vancouver, BC
Squamish Nation
Age 17
Winnipeg, MB
Cree and Gitxsan Nations
Age 28
Copper Cliff, ON
M’Chigeeng First Nation
Age 15
Odanak, QC
Odanak
Age 27
Vancouver, BC
Cree, Metis
Age 29
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlet First Nations
Age 27
Edenwold, SK
Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation
Age 17
Telkwa, BC
Wet'suwet'en
Age 15
Kamloops, BC
Brokenhead Ojibway Nation, MB
Age 29
Port Williams, NS
Eskasoni First Nation
Age 22
Ottawa, ON
Lac des Mille Lac First Nation
Age 28
Thunder Bay, ON
Couchiching First Nation
Age 18
Regina, SK
Age 15
Maskwacis, Alberta, AB
Maskwacis
Age 17
Edmonton, AB
Kitigan Zibi Algonquin First Nation
Age 15
Langley, BC
Eabametoong First Nation
Age 21
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 18
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlett First Nations
Age 25
Saskatoon, SK
Thunderchild First Nation
Age 17
Ottawa, ON
Akwesasne, ON
Age 21
Thunder Bay, ON
Lac Seul, First Nation
Age 29