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.
Strathmore, AB
Siksika Nation
Age 18
Telkwa, BC
Wet'suwet'en
Age 15
Calgary, AB
Kainai Nation
Age 29
Ohsweken, ON
Mohawk
Age 25
Gitxsan Hazelton Secondary, New Hazelton, BC
Age 16
Fort Nelson, BC
Age 27
Prince Albert, SK
Métis
Age 22
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 18
Calgary, AB
Poundmaker Cree Nation
Age 18
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 19
Saskatoon, SK
Beardy’s/Okemasis First Nations, Métis
Age 18
Attawapiskat, ON
Attawapiskat First Nations
Age 15
Québec, QC
Uashat mak Maliotenam
Age 22
Winnipeg, MB
Cree and Gitxsan Nations
Age 28
Thompson, MB
Swampy Cree
Age 13
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 23
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlet First Nations
Age 27
Winnipeg, MB
Sagkeeng First Nation
Age 27
North Vancouver, BC
Gitwangak Aboriginal Community
Age 14
Port Williams, NS
Eskasoni First Nation
Age 22
Thunder Bay, ON
Couchiching First Nation
Age 18
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 17
Kuujjuaq, QC
Kuujjuaq Community
Age 26
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Nation
Age 25