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.
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 18
Thunder Bay, ON
Couchiching First Nation
Age 18
Winnipeg, MB
Cree and Gitxsan Nations
Age 28
Strathmore, AB
Siksika Nation
Age 18
Port Williams, NS
Eskasoni First Nation
Age 22
Camperville, MB
Pine Creek First Nation
Age 17
Prince Albert, SK
Patuanak
Age 28
Tottenham, ON
Chippewas of Georgina Island
Age 16
Fort Qu'Appelle, SK
Cowessess First Nation
Age 28
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 23
Prince Albert, SK
Métis
Age 22
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Natio
Age 28
Calgary, AB
Poundmaker Cree Nation
Age 18
Fort Smith, NT
Fort Smith
Age 24
Gitxsan Hazelton Secondary, New Hazelton, BC
Age 16
Calgary, AB
Kainai Nation
Age 29
Kuujjuaq, QC
Kuujjuaq Community
Age 26
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 17
Winnipeg, MB
Sagkeeng First Nation
Age 27
Burnaby, BC
Saugeen First Nation
Age 28
Attawapiskat, ON
Attawapiskat First Nations
Age 15
Toronto, ON
Tsimshian and Gitxsan
Age 27
Saskatoon, SK
Beardy’s/Okemasis First Nations, Métis
Age 18
Rama First Nation, ON
Rama and Georgina Island First Nation
Age 28