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.
Québec, QC
Uashat mak Maliotenam
Age 22
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 17
Fort Nelson, BC
Age 27
Ohsweken, ON
Mohawk
Age 25
Calgary, AB
Kainai Nation
Age 29
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 23
Attawapiskat, ON
Attawapiskat First Nations
Age 15
Thompson, MB
Swampy Cree
Age 13
North Vancouver, BC
Gitwangak Aboriginal Community
Age 14
Orangeville, ON
Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation
Age 29
Saskatoon, SK
Beardy’s/Okemasis First Nations, Métis
Age 18
Fort Qu'Appelle, SK
Cowessess First Nation
Age 28
Rama First Nation, ON
Rama and Georgina Island First Nation
Age 28
Toronto, ON
Tsimshian and Gitxsan
Age 27
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Natio
Age 28
Kuujjuaq, QC
Kuujjuaq Community
Age 26
Winnipeg, MB
Cree and Gitxsan Nations
Age 28
Telkwa, BC
Wet'suwet'en
Age 15
Calgary, AB
Poundmaker Cree Nation
Age 18
Burnaby, BC
Saugeen First Nation
Age 28
Winnipeg, MB
Sagkeeng First Nation
Age 27
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Nation
Age 25
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 18
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlet First Nations
Age 27