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.
Winnipeg, MB
Sagkeeng First Nation
Age 27
North Vancouver, BC
Gitwangak Aboriginal Community
Age 14
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Nation
Age 25
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 17
Winnipeg, MB
Cree and Gitxsan Nations
Age 28
Fort Qu'Appelle, SK
Cowessess First Nation
Age 28
Fort Nelson, BC
Age 27
Orangeville, ON
Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation
Age 29
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 23
Prince Albert, SK
Patuanak
Age 28
Telkwa, BC
Wet'suwet'en
Age 15
Tottenham, ON
Chippewas of Georgina Island
Age 16
Edson, AB
Telegraph Creek
Age 18
Rama First Nation, ON
Rama and Georgina Island First Nation
Age 28
Thunder Bay, ON
Couchiching First Nation
Age 18
Calgary, AB
Kainai Nation
Age 29
Surrey, BC
Metis/Cree
Age 17
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 19
Ohsweken, ON
Mohawk
Age 25
Burnaby, BC
Saugeen First Nation
Age 28
Strathmore, AB
Siksika Nation
Age 18
Calgary, AB
Poundmaker Cree Nation
Age 18
Port Williams, NS
Eskasoni First Nation
Age 22
Gitxsan Hazelton Secondary, New Hazelton, BC
Age 16