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.
Surrey, BC
Metis/Cree
Age 17
Kuujjuaq, QC
Kuujjuaq Community
Age 26
Port Alberni, BC
Nuu-chah-nulth, from the Ahousaht First Nation
Age 27
Québec, QC
Uashat mak Maliotenam
Age 22
Winnipeg, MB
Sagkeeng First Nation
Age 27
Victoria, BC
Fort Nelson First Nation
Age 26
North Vancouver, BC
Gitwangak Aboriginal Community
Age 14
Orangeville, ON
Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation
Age 29
Fort Macleod, AB
Piikani Nation
Age 15
Edson, AB
Telegraph Creek
Age 18
Calgary, AB
Kainai Nation
Age 29
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Natio
Age 28
Radisson, SK
Métis Nation of Saskatchewan
Age 17
Prince Albert, SK
Métis
Age 22
Thompson, MB
Swampy Cree
Age 13
Fort Macleod, AB
Piikani First Nation
Age 24
Telkwa, BC
Wet'suwet'en
Age 15
Birch Island, ON
Whitefish River First Nation
Age 17
Strathmore, AB
Siksika Nation
Age 18
Regina, SK
White Bear
Age 18
Gitxsan Hazelton Secondary, New Hazelton, BC
Age 16
Fort Smith, NT
Fort Smith
Age 24
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Nation
Age 25
Winnipeg, MB
Age 24