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.
Fort Nelson, BC
Age 27
Camperville, MB
Pine Creek First Nation
Age 17
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Natio
Age 28
Calgary, AB
Kainai Nation
Age 29
Port Williams, NS
Eskasoni First Nation
Age 22
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 19
Winnipeg, MB
Sagkeeng First Nation
Age 27
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 17
Strathmore, AB
Siksika Nation
Age 18
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 18
Thunder Bay, ON
Couchiching First Nation
Age 18
Edson, AB
Telegraph Creek
Age 18
Québec, QC
Uashat mak Maliotenam
Age 22
Surrey, BC
Metis/Cree
Age 17
Gitxsan Hazelton Secondary, New Hazelton, BC
Age 16
Tottenham, ON
Chippewas of Georgina Island
Age 16
Thompson, MB
Swampy Cree
Age 13
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Nation
Age 25
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 23
Orangeville, ON
Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation
Age 29
Saskatoon, SK
Beardy’s/Okemasis First Nations, Métis
Age 18
Prince Albert, SK
Métis
Age 22
Attawapiskat, ON
Attawapiskat First Nations
Age 15
Winnipeg, MB
Cree and Gitxsan Nations
Age 28