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
Tottenham, ON
Chippewas of Georgina Island
Age 16
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlet First Nations
Age 27
Attawapiskat, ON
Attawapiskat First Nations
Age 15
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Nation
Age 25
Thompson, MB
Swampy Cree
Age 13
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 19
Surrey, BC
Metis/Cree
Age 17
Calgary, AB
Poundmaker Cree Nation
Age 18
Camperville, MB
Pine Creek First Nation
Age 17
Prince Albert, SK
Patuanak
Age 28
Edson, AB
Telegraph Creek
Age 18
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 18
Gitxsan Hazelton Secondary, New Hazelton, BC
Age 16
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Natio
Age 28
Orangeville, ON
Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation
Age 29
Burnaby, BC
Saugeen First Nation
Age 28
Strathmore, AB
Siksika Nation
Age 18
Saskatoon, SK
Beardy’s/Okemasis First Nations, Métis
Age 18
Toronto, ON
Tsimshian and Gitxsan
Age 27
Telkwa, BC
Wet'suwet'en
Age 15
Fort Smith, NT
Fort Smith
Age 24
Ohsweken, ON
Mohawk
Age 25
Rama First Nation, ON
Rama and Georgina Island First Nation
Age 28