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.
Strathmore, AB
Siksika Nation
Age 18
Fort Macleod, AB
Piikani First Nation
Age 24
Winnipeg, MB
Age 24
Regina, SK
White Bear
Age 18
North Vancouver, BC
Gitwangak Aboriginal Community
Age 14
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Natio
Age 28
Fort Smith, NT
Fort Smith
Age 24
Surrey, BC
Metis/Cree
Age 17
Telkwa, BC
Wet'suwet'en
Age 15
Calgary, AB
Kainai Nation
Age 29
Spectrum Community School, Victoria, BC
Haida
Age 16
Port Hardy, BC
Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw
Age 25
Orangeville, ON
Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation
Age 29
Birch Island, ON
Whitefish River First Nation
Age 17
Fort Qu'Appelle, SK
Cowessess First Nation
Age 28
Edson, AB
Telegraph Creek
Age 18
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Nation
Age 25
Gitxsan Hazelton Secondary, New Hazelton, BC
Age 16
Prince Albert, SK
Métis
Age 22
Port Alberni, BC
Nuu-chah-nulth, from the Ahousaht First Nation
Age 27
Winnipeg, MB
Sagkeeng First Nation
Age 27
Copper Cliff, ON
M’Chigeeng First Nation
Age 15
Kuujjuaq, QC
Kuujjuaq Community
Age 26
Thompson, MB
Swampy Cree
Age 13