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