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.
Thompson, MB
Swampy Cree
Age 13
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlet First Nations
Age 27
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 23
Winnipeg, MB
Cree and Gitxsan Nations
Age 28
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 17
North Vancouver, BC
Gitwangak Aboriginal Community
Age 14
Orangeville, ON
Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation
Age 29
Fort Smith, NT
Fort Smith
Age 24
Port Williams, NS
Eskasoni First Nation
Age 22
Prince Albert, SK
Patuanak
Age 28
Rama First Nation, ON
Rama and Georgina Island First Nation
Age 28
Attawapiskat, ON
Attawapiskat First Nations
Age 15
Strathmore, AB
Siksika Nation
Age 18
Fort Nelson, BC
Age 27
Camperville, MB
Pine Creek First Nation
Age 17
Surrey, BC
Metis/Cree
Age 17
Burnaby, BC
Saugeen First Nation
Age 28
Fort Qu'Appelle, SK
Cowessess First Nation
Age 28
Winnipeg, MB
Sagkeeng First Nation
Age 27
Québec, QC
Uashat mak Maliotenam
Age 22
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Natio
Age 28
Calgary, AB
Kainai Nation
Age 29
Saskatoon, SK
Beardy’s/Okemasis First Nations, Métis
Age 18
Kuujjuaq, QC
Kuujjuaq Community
Age 26