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.
Strathmore, AB
Siksika Nation
Age 18
Tottenham, ON
Chippewas of Georgina Island
Age 16
Telkwa, BC
Wet'suwet'en
Age 15
Toronto, ON
Tsimshian and Gitxsan
Age 27
Orangeville, ON
Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation
Age 29
Rama First Nation, ON
Rama and Georgina Island First Nation
Age 28
Calgary, AB
Kainai Nation
Age 29
Calgary, AB
Poundmaker Cree Nation
Age 18
Fort Qu'Appelle, SK
Cowessess First Nation
Age 28
Port Williams, NS
Eskasoni First Nation
Age 22
Edson, AB
Telegraph Creek
Age 18
Kuujjuaq, QC
Kuujjuaq Community
Age 26
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlet First Nations
Age 27
Surrey, BC
Metis/Cree
Age 17
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 23
Camperville, MB
Pine Creek First Nation
Age 17
Gitxsan Hazelton Secondary, New Hazelton, BC
Age 16
Winnipeg, MB
Sagkeeng First Nation
Age 27
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Natio
Age 28
Fort Nelson, BC
Age 27
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 18
Fort Smith, NT
Fort Smith
Age 24
Prince Albert, SK
Métis
Age 22
North Vancouver, BC
Gitwangak Aboriginal Community
Age 14