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
Calgary, AB
Kainai Nation
Age 29
North Vancouver, BC
Gitwangak Aboriginal Community
Age 14
Prince Albert, SK
Métis
Age 22
Port Hardy, BC
Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw
Age 25
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Natio
Age 28
Regina, SK
White Bear
Age 18
Fort Macleod, AB
Piikani First Nation
Age 24
Thompson, MB
Swampy Cree
Age 13
Birch Island, ON
Whitefish River First Nation
Age 17
Winnipeg, MB
Sagkeeng First Nation
Age 27
Radisson, SK
Métis Nation of Saskatchewan
Age 17
Winnipeg, MB
Age 24
Gitxsan Hazelton Secondary, New Hazelton, BC
Age 16
Surrey, BC
Metis/Cree
Age 17
Ottawa, ON
Lac des Mille Lac First Nation
Age 28
Spectrum Community School, Victoria, BC
Haida
Age 16
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Nation
Age 25
Edson, AB
Telegraph Creek
Age 18
Telkwa, BC
Wet'suwet'en
Age 15
Victoria, BC
Fort Nelson First Nation
Age 26
Fort Smith, NT
Fort Smith
Age 24
Port Alberni, BC
Nuu-chah-nulth, from the Ahousaht First Nation
Age 27
Orangeville, ON
Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation
Age 29