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.
Québec, QC
Uashat mak Maliotenam
Age 22
Prince Albert, SK
Patuanak
Age 28
Edson, AB
Telegraph Creek
Age 18
Fort Qu'Appelle, SK
Cowessess First Nation
Age 28
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Nation
Age 25
Rama First Nation, ON
Rama and Georgina Island First Nation
Age 28
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 19
Orangeville, ON
Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation
Age 29
Telkwa, BC
Wet'suwet'en
Age 15
Winnipeg, MB
Cree and Gitxsan Nations
Age 28
Gitxsan Hazelton Secondary, New Hazelton, BC
Age 16
Calgary, AB
Poundmaker Cree Nation
Age 18
Fort Nelson, BC
Age 27
Fort Smith, NT
Fort Smith
Age 24
Calgary, AB
Kainai Nation
Age 29
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 18
Toronto, ON
Tsimshian and Gitxsan
Age 27
Port Williams, NS
Eskasoni First Nation
Age 22
Surrey, BC
Metis/Cree
Age 17
Thunder Bay, ON
Couchiching First Nation
Age 18
Tottenham, ON
Chippewas of Georgina Island
Age 16
Attawapiskat, ON
Attawapiskat First Nations
Age 15
Saskatoon, SK
Beardy’s/Okemasis First Nations, Métis
Age 18
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlet First Nations
Age 27