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.
Maskwacis, Alberta, AB
Maskwacis
Age 17
Québec, QC
Uashat mak Maliotenam
Age 22
Edenwold, SK
Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation
Age 17
Thunder Bay, ON
Lac Seul, First Nation
Age 29
North Vancouver, BC
Squamish Nation
Age 17
Ottawa, ON
Akwesasne, ON
Age 21
Langley, BC
Eabametoong First Nation
Age 21
Ohsweken, ON
Age 18
Tottenham, ON
Chippewas of Georgina Island
Age 16
Telkwa, BC
Wet'suwet'en
Age 15
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlett First Nations
Age 25
Burnaby, BC
Moricetown
Age 18
Vancouver, BC
Cree, Metis
Age 29
Kamloops, BC
Brokenhead Ojibway Nation, MB
Age 29
Edmonton, AB
Kitigan Zibi Algonquin First Nation
Age 15
Winnipeg, MB
Bunibonibee Cree Nation
Age 18
Port Williams, NS
Eskasoni First Nation
Age 22
Odanak, QC
Odanak
Age 27
Copper Cliff, ON
M’Chigeeng First Nation
Age 15
Saskatoon, SK
Thunderchild First Nation
Age 17
Calgary, AB
Poundmaker Cree Nation
Age 18
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 22
Winnipeg, MB
Cree and Gitxsan Nations
Age 28
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlet First Nations
Age 27