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.
Fort Qu'Appelle, SK
Cowessess First Nation
Age 28
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 19
Thompson, MB
Swampy Cree
Age 13
Thunder Bay, ON
Couchiching First Nation
Age 18
Fort Smith, NT
Fort Smith
Age 24
Kuujjuaq, QC
Kuujjuaq Community
Age 26
Calgary, AB
Poundmaker Cree Nation
Age 18
Telkwa, BC
Wet'suwet'en
Age 15
Camperville, MB
Pine Creek First Nation
Age 17
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 17
Tottenham, ON
Chippewas of Georgina Island
Age 16
Rama First Nation, ON
Rama and Georgina Island First Nation
Age 28
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Natio
Age 28
Edson, AB
Telegraph Creek
Age 18
Winnipeg, MB
Cree and Gitxsan Nations
Age 28
Gitxsan Hazelton Secondary, New Hazelton, BC
Age 16
Strathmore, AB
Siksika Nation
Age 18
Port Williams, NS
Eskasoni First Nation
Age 22
Orangeville, ON
Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation
Age 29
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlet First Nations
Age 27
Winnipeg, MB
Sagkeeng First Nation
Age 27
Surrey, BC
Metis/Cree
Age 17
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Nation
Age 25
Québec, QC
Uashat mak Maliotenam
Age 22