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