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.
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlet First Nations
Age 27
Calgary, AB
Poundmaker Cree Nation
Age 18
Port Williams, NS
Eskasoni First Nation
Age 22
Fort Qu'Appelle, SK
Cowessess First Nation
Age 28
Camperville, MB
Pine Creek First Nation
Age 17
Orangeville, ON
Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation
Age 29
Toronto, ON
Tsimshian and Gitxsan
Age 27
Québec, QC
Uashat mak Maliotenam
Age 22
Edson, AB
Telegraph Creek
Age 18
Fort Nelson, BC
Age 27
North Vancouver, BC
Gitwangak Aboriginal Community
Age 14
Kuujjuaq, QC
Kuujjuaq Community
Age 26
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 19
Strathmore, AB
Siksika Nation
Age 18
Thompson, MB
Swampy Cree
Age 13
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Natio
Age 28
Attawapiskat, ON
Attawapiskat First Nations
Age 15
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 18
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 23
Calgary, AB
Kainai Nation
Age 29
Fort Smith, NT
Fort Smith
Age 24
Burnaby, BC
Saugeen First Nation
Age 28
Rama First Nation, ON
Rama and Georgina Island First Nation
Age 28
Telkwa, BC
Wet'suwet'en
Age 15