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.
Winnipeg, MB
Cree and Gitxsan Nations
Age 28
Kuujjuaq, QC
Kuujjuaq Community
Age 26
Port Williams, NS
Eskasoni First Nation
Age 22
Thunder Bay, ON
Couchiching First Nation
Age 18
Orangeville, ON
Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation
Age 29
Gitxsan Hazelton Secondary, New Hazelton, BC
Age 16
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 19
Saskatoon, SK
Beardy’s/Okemasis First Nations, Métis
Age 18
Tottenham, ON
Chippewas of Georgina Island
Age 16
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Nation
Age 25
Camperville, MB
Pine Creek First Nation
Age 17
Surrey, BC
Metis/Cree
Age 17
Winnipeg, MB
Sagkeeng First Nation
Age 27
Calgary, AB
Kainai Nation
Age 29
Ohsweken, ON
Mohawk
Age 25
Thompson, MB
Swampy Cree
Age 13
Fort Smith, NT
Fort Smith
Age 24
Calgary, AB
Poundmaker Cree Nation
Age 18
Rama First Nation, ON
Rama and Georgina Island First Nation
Age 28
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 17
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 18
Burnaby, BC
Saugeen First Nation
Age 28
North Vancouver, BC
Gitwangak Aboriginal Community
Age 14
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Natio
Age 28