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.
Fort Qu'Appelle, SK
Cowessess First Nation
Age 28
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 17
Thunder Bay, ON
Couchiching First Nation
Age 18
Attawapiskat, ON
Attawapiskat First Nations
Age 15
Port Williams, NS
Eskasoni First Nation
Age 22
Winnipeg, MB
Cree and Gitxsan Nations
Age 28
Gitxsan Hazelton Secondary, New Hazelton, BC
Age 16
Telkwa, BC
Wet'suwet'en
Age 15
Rama First Nation, ON
Rama and Georgina Island First Nation
Age 28
Fort Smith, NT
Fort Smith
Age 24
Camperville, MB
Pine Creek First Nation
Age 17
Saskatoon, SK
Beardy’s/Okemasis First Nations, Métis
Age 18
Winnipeg, MB
Sagkeeng First Nation
Age 27
Tottenham, ON
Chippewas of Georgina Island
Age 16
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 23
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 18
Strathmore, AB
Siksika Nation
Age 18
Fort Nelson, BC
Age 27
Calgary, AB
Poundmaker Cree Nation
Age 18
Québec, QC
Uashat mak Maliotenam
Age 22
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlet First Nations
Age 27
Kuujjuaq, QC
Kuujjuaq Community
Age 26
Edson, AB
Telegraph Creek
Age 18
Toronto, ON
Tsimshian and Gitxsan
Age 27