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.
Toronto, ON
Tsimshian and Gitxsan
Age 27
Tottenham, ON
Chippewas of Georgina Island
Age 16
Orangeville, ON
Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation
Age 29
Québec, QC
Uashat mak Maliotenam
Age 22
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Natio
Age 28
Port Williams, NS
Eskasoni First Nation
Age 22
Winnipeg, MB
Cree and Gitxsan Nations
Age 28
Winnipeg, MB
Sagkeeng First Nation
Age 27
Burnaby, BC
Saugeen First Nation
Age 28
Gitxsan Hazelton Secondary, New Hazelton, BC
Age 16
Fort Smith, NT
Fort Smith
Age 24
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 18
Prince Albert, SK
Patuanak
Age 28
Fort Qu'Appelle, SK
Cowessess First Nation
Age 28
Surrey, BC
Metis/Cree
Age 17
Strathmore, AB
Siksika Nation
Age 18
Saskatoon, SK
Beardy’s/Okemasis First Nations, Métis
Age 18
Rama First Nation, ON
Rama and Georgina Island First Nation
Age 28
North Vancouver, BC
Gitwangak Aboriginal Community
Age 14
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 23
Fort Nelson, BC
Age 27
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 17
Attawapiskat, ON
Attawapiskat First Nations
Age 15
Thunder Bay, ON
Couchiching First Nation
Age 18