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.
Telkwa, BC
Wet'suwet'en
Age 15
Camperville, MB
Pine Creek First Nation
Age 17
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 17
Fort Smith, NT
Fort Smith
Age 24
Ohsweken, ON
Mohawk
Age 25
Tottenham, ON
Chippewas of Georgina Island
Age 16
Gitxsan Hazelton Secondary, New Hazelton, BC
Age 16
Attawapiskat, ON
Attawapiskat First Nations
Age 15
Saskatoon, SK
Beardy’s/Okemasis First Nations, Métis
Age 18
Rama First Nation, ON
Rama and Georgina Island First Nation
Age 28
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 23
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlet First Nations
Age 27
Toronto, ON
Tsimshian and Gitxsan
Age 27
Thompson, MB
Swampy Cree
Age 13
Surrey, BC
Metis/Cree
Age 17
Fort Qu'Appelle, SK
Cowessess First Nation
Age 28
Calgary, AB
Kainai Nation
Age 29
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Nation
Age 25
Winnipeg, MB
Cree and Gitxsan Nations
Age 28
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 18
Edson, AB
Telegraph Creek
Age 18
Strathmore, AB
Siksika Nation
Age 18
Fort Nelson, BC
Age 27
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Natio
Age 28