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.
Québec, QC
Uashat mak Maliotenam
Age 22
Fort Qu'Appelle, SK
Cowessess First Nation
Age 28
Prince Albert, SK
Métis
Age 22
Calgary, AB
Poundmaker Cree Nation
Age 18
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 19
Edson, AB
Telegraph Creek
Age 18
Rama First Nation, ON
Rama and Georgina Island First Nation
Age 28
Telkwa, BC
Wet'suwet'en
Age 15
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Natio
Age 28
Winnipeg, MB
Sagkeeng First Nation
Age 27
Thompson, MB
Swampy Cree
Age 13
Strathmore, AB
Siksika Nation
Age 18
Gitxsan Hazelton Secondary, New Hazelton, BC
Age 16
Kuujjuaq, QC
Kuujjuaq Community
Age 26
Surrey, BC
Metis/Cree
Age 17
Prince Albert, SK
Patuanak
Age 28
Winnipeg, MB
Cree and Gitxsan Nations
Age 28
Thunder Bay, ON
Couchiching First Nation
Age 18
North Vancouver, BC
Gitwangak Aboriginal Community
Age 14
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlet First Nations
Age 27
Tottenham, ON
Chippewas of Georgina Island
Age 16
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 17
Toronto, ON
Tsimshian and Gitxsan
Age 27
Attawapiskat, ON
Attawapiskat First Nations
Age 15