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.
North Vancouver, BC
Gitwangak Aboriginal Community
Age 14
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlet First Nations
Age 27
Prince Albert, SK
Métis
Age 22
Port Williams, NS
Eskasoni First Nation
Age 22
Gitxsan Hazelton Secondary, New Hazelton, BC
Age 16
Thunder Bay, ON
Couchiching First Nation
Age 18
Québec, QC
Uashat mak Maliotenam
Age 22
Telkwa, BC
Wet'suwet'en
Age 15
Toronto, ON
Tsimshian and Gitxsan
Age 27
Thompson, MB
Swampy Cree
Age 13
Fort Qu'Appelle, SK
Cowessess First Nation
Age 28
Calgary, AB
Kainai Nation
Age 29
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 23
Fort Smith, NT
Fort Smith
Age 24
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 19
Winnipeg, MB
Sagkeeng First Nation
Age 27
Winnipeg, MB
Cree and Gitxsan Nations
Age 28
Camperville, MB
Pine Creek First Nation
Age 17
Fort Nelson, BC
Age 27
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 17
Attawapiskat, ON
Attawapiskat First Nations
Age 15
Kuujjuaq, QC
Kuujjuaq Community
Age 26
Prince Albert, SK
Patuanak
Age 28
Surrey, BC
Metis/Cree
Age 17