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