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 Qu'Appelle, SK
Cowessess First Nation
Age 28
Winnipeg, MB
Cree and Gitxsan Nations
Age 28
Orangeville, ON
Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation
Age 29
Edson, AB
Telegraph Creek
Age 18
Toronto, ON
Tsimshian and Gitxsan
Age 27
Camperville, MB
Pine Creek First Nation
Age 17
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 18
Prince Albert, SK
Patuanak
Age 28
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 17
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Natio
Age 28
Strathmore, AB
Siksika Nation
Age 18
Burnaby, BC
Saugeen First Nation
Age 28
Winnipeg, MB
Sagkeeng First Nation
Age 27
Ohsweken, ON
Mohawk
Age 25
Port Williams, NS
Eskasoni First Nation
Age 22
Kuujjuaq, QC
Kuujjuaq Community
Age 26
Surrey, BC
Metis/Cree
Age 17
Tottenham, ON
Chippewas of Georgina Island
Age 16
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 19
North Vancouver, BC
Gitwangak Aboriginal Community
Age 14
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 23
Rama First Nation, ON
Rama and Georgina Island First Nation
Age 28
Calgary, AB
Poundmaker Cree Nation
Age 18
Attawapiskat, ON
Attawapiskat First Nations
Age 15