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
Camperville, MB
Pine Creek First Nation
Age 17
Fort Qu'Appelle, SK
Cowessess First Nation
Age 28
Port Williams, NS
Eskasoni First Nation
Age 22
Winnipeg, MB
Cree and Gitxsan Nations
Age 28
Burnaby, BC
Saugeen First Nation
Age 28
Ohsweken, ON
Mohawk
Age 25
Fort Nelson, BC
Age 27
Gitxsan Hazelton Secondary, New Hazelton, BC
Age 16
Calgary, AB
Poundmaker Cree Nation
Age 18
Prince Albert, SK
Patuanak
Age 28
North Vancouver, BC
Gitwangak Aboriginal Community
Age 14
Edson, AB
Telegraph Creek
Age 18
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlet First Nations
Age 27
Saskatoon, SK
Beardy’s/Okemasis First Nations, Métis
Age 18
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 23
Kuujjuaq, QC
Kuujjuaq Community
Age 26
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 17
Tottenham, ON
Chippewas of Georgina Island
Age 16
Prince Albert, SK
Métis
Age 22
Telkwa, BC
Wet'suwet'en
Age 15
Calgary, AB
Kainai Nation
Age 29
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 18
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Nation
Age 25