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.
Strathmore, AB
Siksika Nation
Age 18
Fort Smith, NT
Fort Smith
Age 24
Rama First Nation, ON
Rama and Georgina Island First Nation
Age 28
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 17
Surrey, BC
Metis/Cree
Age 17
Gitxsan Hazelton Secondary, New Hazelton, BC
Age 16
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Natio
Age 28
Edson, AB
Telegraph Creek
Age 18
Thunder Bay, ON
Couchiching First Nation
Age 18
Prince Albert, SK
Métis
Age 22
Port Williams, NS
Eskasoni First Nation
Age 22
Québec, QC
Uashat mak Maliotenam
Age 22
Winnipeg, MB
Cree and Gitxsan Nations
Age 28
Prince Albert, SK
Patuanak
Age 28
Orangeville, ON
Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation
Age 29
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 19
Ohsweken, ON
Mohawk
Age 25
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 18
Kuujjuaq, QC
Kuujjuaq Community
Age 26
Fort Nelson, BC
Age 27
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Nation
Age 25
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 23
Burnaby, BC
Saugeen First Nation
Age 28
Camperville, MB
Pine Creek First Nation
Age 17