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
Beardy’s/Okemasis First Nations, Métis
Age 18
Telkwa, BC
Wet'suwet'en
Age 15
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 19
Gitxsan Hazelton Secondary, New Hazelton, BC
Age 16
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Natio
Age 28
Toronto, ON
Tsimshian and Gitxsan
Age 27
Ohsweken, ON
Mohawk
Age 25
Surrey, BC
Metis/Cree
Age 17
Edson, AB
Telegraph Creek
Age 18
Fort Qu'Appelle, SK
Cowessess First Nation
Age 28
Camperville, MB
Pine Creek First Nation
Age 17
North Vancouver, BC
Gitwangak Aboriginal Community
Age 14
Calgary, AB
Kainai Nation
Age 29
Kuujjuaq, QC
Kuujjuaq Community
Age 26
Rama First Nation, ON
Rama and Georgina Island First Nation
Age 28
Strathmore, AB
Siksika Nation
Age 18
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 23
Winnipeg, MB
Cree and Gitxsan Nations
Age 28
Burnaby, BC
Saugeen First Nation
Age 28
Tottenham, ON
Chippewas of Georgina Island
Age 16
Prince Albert, SK
Métis
Age 22
Calgary, AB
Poundmaker Cree Nation
Age 18
Winnipeg, MB
Sagkeeng First Nation
Age 27
Prince Albert, SK
Patuanak
Age 28