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