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