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.
Ohsweken, ON
Mohawk
Age 25
Prince Albert, SK
Patuanak
Age 28
Telkwa, BC
Wet'suwet'en
Age 15
Saskatoon, SK
Beardy’s/Okemasis First Nations, Métis
Age 18
Edson, AB
Telegraph Creek
Age 18
Port Williams, NS
Eskasoni First Nation
Age 22
Calgary, AB
Kainai Nation
Age 29
Rama First Nation, ON
Rama and Georgina Island First Nation
Age 28
Surrey, BC
Metis/Cree
Age 17
Camperville, MB
Pine Creek First Nation
Age 17
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlet First Nations
Age 27
Burnaby, BC
Saugeen First Nation
Age 28
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 23
Winnipeg, MB
Sagkeeng First Nation
Age 27
Attawapiskat, ON
Attawapiskat First Nations
Age 15
Toronto, ON
Tsimshian and Gitxsan
Age 27
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Natio
Age 28
Thompson, MB
Swampy Cree
Age 13
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 19
Winnipeg, MB
Cree and Gitxsan Nations
Age 28
Strathmore, AB
Siksika Nation
Age 18
North Vancouver, BC
Gitwangak Aboriginal Community
Age 14
Orangeville, ON
Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation
Age 29
Québec, QC
Uashat mak Maliotenam
Age 22