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.
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 19
Ohsweken, ON
Mohawk
Age 25
Calgary, AB
Kainai Nation
Age 29
Thunder Bay, ON
Couchiching First Nation
Age 18
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 17
Gitxsan Hazelton Secondary, New Hazelton, BC
Age 16
Winnipeg, MB
Cree and Gitxsan Nations
Age 28
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 18
Rama First Nation, ON
Rama and Georgina Island First Nation
Age 28
Strathmore, AB
Siksika Nation
Age 18
Burnaby, BC
Saugeen First Nation
Age 28
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Natio
Age 28
Prince Albert, SK
Métis
Age 22
Attawapiskat, ON
Attawapiskat First Nations
Age 15
Tottenham, ON
Chippewas of Georgina Island
Age 16
Port Williams, NS
Eskasoni First Nation
Age 22
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlet First Nations
Age 27
Saskatoon, SK
Beardy’s/Okemasis First Nations, Métis
Age 18
Orangeville, ON
Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation
Age 29
Surrey, BC
Metis/Cree
Age 17
Calgary, AB
Poundmaker Cree Nation
Age 18
Telkwa, BC
Wet'suwet'en
Age 15
North Vancouver, BC
Gitwangak Aboriginal Community
Age 14
Camperville, MB
Pine Creek First Nation
Age 17