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.
Thunder Bay, ON
Couchiching First Nation
Age 18
Calgary, AB
Kainai Nation
Age 29
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlet First Nations
Age 27
Winnipeg, MB
Cree and Gitxsan Nations
Age 28
Fort Nelson, BC
Age 27
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 18
Toronto, ON
Tsimshian and Gitxsan
Age 27
Surrey, BC
Metis/Cree
Age 17
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 23
Calgary, AB
Poundmaker Cree Nation
Age 18
Telkwa, BC
Wet'suwet'en
Age 15
Gitxsan Hazelton Secondary, New Hazelton, BC
Age 16
North Vancouver, BC
Gitwangak Aboriginal Community
Age 14
Fort Smith, NT
Fort Smith
Age 24
Edson, AB
Telegraph Creek
Age 18
Tottenham, ON
Chippewas of Georgina Island
Age 16
Orangeville, ON
Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation
Age 29
Ohsweken, ON
Mohawk
Age 25
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Nation
Age 25
Port Williams, NS
Eskasoni First Nation
Age 22
Québec, QC
Uashat mak Maliotenam
Age 22
Thompson, MB
Swampy Cree
Age 13
Winnipeg, MB
Sagkeeng First Nation
Age 27
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 17