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.
Gitxsan Hazelton Secondary, New Hazelton, BC
Age 16
Fort Smith, NT
Fort Smith
Age 24
Ohsweken, ON
Mohawk
Age 25
Calgary, AB
Poundmaker Cree Nation
Age 18
Saskatoon, SK
Beardy’s/Okemasis First Nations, Métis
Age 18
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 23
Prince Albert, SK
Patuanak
Age 28
Fort Qu'Appelle, SK
Cowessess First Nation
Age 28
Telkwa, BC
Wet'suwet'en
Age 15
Thompson, MB
Swampy Cree
Age 13
Attawapiskat, ON
Attawapiskat First Nations
Age 15
Kuujjuaq, QC
Kuujjuaq Community
Age 26
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 19
Camperville, MB
Pine Creek First Nation
Age 17
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlet First Nations
Age 27
Tottenham, ON
Chippewas of Georgina Island
Age 16
Prince Albert, SK
Métis
Age 22
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Natio
Age 28
Fort Nelson, BC
Age 27
Port Williams, NS
Eskasoni First Nation
Age 22
Québec, QC
Uashat mak Maliotenam
Age 22
North Vancouver, BC
Gitwangak Aboriginal Community
Age 14
Winnipeg, MB
Sagkeeng First Nation
Age 27
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 18