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.
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 19
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 18
Telkwa, BC
Wet'suwet'en
Age 15
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 23
Strathmore, AB
Siksika Nation
Age 18
Orangeville, ON
Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation
Age 29
Québec, QC
Uashat mak Maliotenam
Age 22
Tottenham, ON
Chippewas of Georgina Island
Age 16
Thompson, MB
Swampy Cree
Age 13
Port Williams, NS
Eskasoni First Nation
Age 22
Fort Nelson, BC
Age 27
Winnipeg, MB
Cree and Gitxsan Nations
Age 28
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 17
Kuujjuaq, QC
Kuujjuaq Community
Age 26
Surrey, BC
Metis/Cree
Age 17
North Vancouver, BC
Gitwangak Aboriginal Community
Age 14
Winnipeg, MB
Sagkeeng First Nation
Age 27
Gitxsan Hazelton Secondary, New Hazelton, BC
Age 16
Ohsweken, ON
Mohawk
Age 25
Attawapiskat, ON
Attawapiskat First Nations
Age 15
Saskatoon, SK
Beardy’s/Okemasis First Nations, Métis
Age 18
Edson, AB
Telegraph Creek
Age 18
Rama First Nation, ON
Rama and Georgina Island First Nation
Age 28
Burnaby, BC
Saugeen First Nation
Age 28