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.
North Vancouver, BC
Gitwangak Aboriginal Community
Age 14
Fort Smith, NT
Fort Smith
Age 24
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 19
Winnipeg, MB
Sagkeeng First Nation
Age 27
Burnaby, BC
Saugeen First Nation
Age 28
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Nation
Age 25
Saskatoon, SK
Beardy’s/Okemasis First Nations, Métis
Age 18
Port Williams, NS
Eskasoni First Nation
Age 22
Fort Nelson, BC
Age 27
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 17
Kuujjuaq, QC
Kuujjuaq Community
Age 26
Ohsweken, ON
Mohawk
Age 25
Thompson, MB
Swampy Cree
Age 13
Camperville, MB
Pine Creek First Nation
Age 17
Gitxsan Hazelton Secondary, New Hazelton, BC
Age 16
Strathmore, AB
Siksika Nation
Age 18
Orangeville, ON
Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation
Age 29
Fort Qu'Appelle, SK
Cowessess First Nation
Age 28
Calgary, AB
Kainai Nation
Age 29
Rama First Nation, ON
Rama and Georgina Island First Nation
Age 28
Prince Albert, SK
Patuanak
Age 28
Edson, AB
Telegraph Creek
Age 18
Telkwa, BC
Wet'suwet'en
Age 15
Calgary, AB
Poundmaker Cree Nation
Age 18