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
Peguis First Nation
Age 25
Toronto, ON
Tsimshian and Gitxsan
Age 27
Kuujjuaq, QC
Kuujjuaq Community
Age 26
Thunder Bay, ON
Couchiching First Nation
Age 18
Strathmore, AB
Siksika Nation
Age 18
Fort Qu'Appelle, SK
Cowessess First Nation
Age 28
Ohsweken, ON
Mohawk
Age 25
Fort Smith, NT
Fort Smith
Age 24
Fort Nelson, BC
Age 27
Camperville, MB
Pine Creek First Nation
Age 17
Winnipeg, MB
Sagkeeng First Nation
Age 27
Winnipeg, MB
Cree and Gitxsan Nations
Age 28
Thompson, MB
Swampy Cree
Age 13
Burnaby, BC
Saugeen First Nation
Age 28
Tottenham, ON
Chippewas of Georgina Island
Age 16
Orangeville, ON
Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation
Age 29
Gitxsan Hazelton Secondary, New Hazelton, BC
Age 16
Rama First Nation, ON
Rama and Georgina Island First Nation
Age 28
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlet First Nations
Age 27
North Vancouver, BC
Gitwangak Aboriginal Community
Age 14
Edson, AB
Telegraph Creek
Age 18
Telkwa, BC
Wet'suwet'en
Age 15
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 18
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 23