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.
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 18
Attawapiskat, ON
Attawapiskat First Nations
Age 15
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlet First Nations
Age 27
Rama First Nation, ON
Rama and Georgina Island First Nation
Age 28
Fort Nelson, BC
Age 27
Edson, AB
Telegraph Creek
Age 18
Surrey, BC
Metis/Cree
Age 17
Strathmore, AB
Siksika Nation
Age 18
Thompson, MB
Swampy Cree
Age 13
Saskatoon, SK
Beardy’s/Okemasis First Nations, Métis
Age 18
Camperville, MB
Pine Creek First Nation
Age 17
North Vancouver, BC
Gitwangak Aboriginal Community
Age 14
Telkwa, BC
Wet'suwet'en
Age 15
Prince Albert, SK
Métis
Age 22
Calgary, AB
Kainai Nation
Age 29
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Nation
Age 25
Québec, QC
Uashat mak Maliotenam
Age 22
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 19
Thunder Bay, ON
Couchiching First Nation
Age 18
Winnipeg, MB
Cree and Gitxsan Nations
Age 28
Burnaby, BC
Saugeen First Nation
Age 28
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 23
Fort Qu'Appelle, SK
Cowessess First Nation
Age 28
Tottenham, ON
Chippewas of Georgina Island
Age 16