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
Peguis First Natio
Age 28
Fort Smith, NT
Fort Smith
Age 24
Winnipeg, MB
Cree and Gitxsan Nations
Age 28
Burnaby, BC
Saugeen First Nation
Age 28
Thunder Bay, ON
Couchiching First Nation
Age 18
Ohsweken, ON
Mohawk
Age 25
Fort Qu'Appelle, SK
Cowessess First Nation
Age 28
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 19
Thompson, MB
Swampy Cree
Age 13
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 23
Toronto, ON
Tsimshian and Gitxsan
Age 27
Edson, AB
Telegraph Creek
Age 18
North Vancouver, BC
Gitwangak Aboriginal Community
Age 14
Québec, QC
Uashat mak Maliotenam
Age 22
Telkwa, BC
Wet'suwet'en
Age 15
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 17
Orangeville, ON
Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation
Age 29
Surrey, BC
Metis/Cree
Age 17
Tottenham, ON
Chippewas of Georgina Island
Age 16
Fort Nelson, BC
Age 27
Saskatoon, SK
Beardy’s/Okemasis First Nations, Métis
Age 18
Port Williams, NS
Eskasoni First Nation
Age 22
Attawapiskat, ON
Attawapiskat First Nations
Age 15
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Nation
Age 25