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.
Calgary, AB
Poundmaker Cree Nation
Age 18
Port Williams, NS
Eskasoni First Nation
Age 22
Québec, QC
Uashat mak Maliotenam
Age 22
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlet First Nations
Age 27
Camperville, MB
Pine Creek First Nation
Age 17
Surrey, BC
Metis/Cree
Age 17
Kuujjuaq, QC
Kuujjuaq Community
Age 26
North Vancouver, BC
Gitwangak Aboriginal Community
Age 14
Saskatoon, SK
Beardy’s/Okemasis First Nations, Métis
Age 18
Tottenham, ON
Chippewas of Georgina Island
Age 16
Burnaby, BC
Saugeen First Nation
Age 28
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Natio
Age 28
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Nation
Age 25
Winnipeg, MB
Sagkeeng First Nation
Age 27
Ohsweken, ON
Mohawk
Age 25
Telkwa, BC
Wet'suwet'en
Age 15
Attawapiskat, ON
Attawapiskat First Nations
Age 15
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 18
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 19
Gitxsan Hazelton Secondary, New Hazelton, BC
Age 16
Winnipeg, MB
Cree and Gitxsan Nations
Age 28
Thunder Bay, ON
Couchiching First Nation
Age 18
Fort Smith, NT
Fort Smith
Age 24
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 17