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.
Ohsweken, ON
Mohawk
Age 25
Surrey, BC
Metis/Cree
Age 17
Saskatoon, SK
Beardy’s/Okemasis First Nations, Métis
Age 18
Winnipeg, MB
Sagkeeng First Nation
Age 27
Prince Albert, SK
Patuanak
Age 28
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 18
Winnipeg, MB
Cree and Gitxsan Nations
Age 28
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 17
Calgary, AB
Poundmaker Cree Nation
Age 18
Fort Nelson, BC
Age 27
Fort Qu'Appelle, SK
Cowessess First Nation
Age 28
Thompson, MB
Swampy Cree
Age 13
Orangeville, ON
Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation
Age 29
Rama First Nation, ON
Rama and Georgina Island First Nation
Age 28
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Nation
Age 25
Prince Albert, SK
Métis
Age 22
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 19
Burnaby, BC
Saugeen First Nation
Age 28
Thunder Bay, ON
Couchiching First Nation
Age 18
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlet First Nations
Age 27
Attawapiskat, ON
Attawapiskat First Nations
Age 15
Fort Smith, NT
Fort Smith
Age 24
Camperville, MB
Pine Creek First Nation
Age 17
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Natio
Age 28