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
Thunder Bay, ON
Couchiching First Nation
Age 18
Edmonton, AB
Kitigan Zibi Algonquin First Nation
Age 15
Odanak, QC
Odanak
Age 27
Québec, QC
Uashat mak Maliotenam
Age 22
Ottawa, ON
Lac des Mille Lac First Nation
Age 28
Christian Island, ON
Beausoleil First Nation
Age 18
Ohsweken, ON
Age 18
Burnaby, BC
Moricetown
Age 18
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlett First Nations
Age 25
Winnipeg, MB
Cree and Gitxsan Nations
Age 28
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 18
Vancouver, BC
Cree, Metis
Age 29
Edenwold, SK
Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation
Age 17
Regina, SK
Age 15
Calgary, AB
Poundmaker Cree Nation
Age 18
Tottenham, ON
Chippewas of Georgina Island
Age 16
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 22
Port Williams, NS
Eskasoni First Nation
Age 22
Thunder Bay, ON
Lac Seul, First Nation
Age 29
Copper Cliff, ON
M’Chigeeng First Nation
Age 15
Winnipeg, MB
Sagkeeng First Nation
Age 27
Winnipeg, MB
Bunibonibee Cree Nation
Age 18
Langley, BC
Eabametoong First Nation
Age 21