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.
Thunder Bay, ON
Couchiching First Nation
Age 18
Prince Albert, SK
Métis
Age 22
Telkwa, BC
Wet'suwet'en
Age 15
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlet First Nations
Age 27
North Vancouver, BC
Gitwangak Aboriginal Community
Age 14
Ohsweken, ON
Mohawk
Age 25
Burnaby, BC
Saugeen First Nation
Age 28
Gitxsan Hazelton Secondary, New Hazelton, BC
Age 16
Toronto, ON
Tsimshian and Gitxsan
Age 27
Saskatoon, SK
Beardy’s/Okemasis First Nations, Métis
Age 18
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 17
Camperville, MB
Pine Creek First Nation
Age 17
Surrey, BC
Metis/Cree
Age 17
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 18
Calgary, AB
Poundmaker Cree Nation
Age 18
Tottenham, ON
Chippewas of Georgina Island
Age 16
Winnipeg, MB
Cree and Gitxsan Nations
Age 28
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 23
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 19
Prince Albert, SK
Patuanak
Age 28
Port Williams, NS
Eskasoni First Nation
Age 22
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Natio
Age 28
Fort Qu'Appelle, SK
Cowessess First Nation
Age 28
Winnipeg, MB
Sagkeeng First Nation
Age 27