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