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