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