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.
Regina, SK
White Bear
Age 18
Victoria, BC
Fort Nelson First Nation
Age 26
Gitxsan Hazelton Secondary, New Hazelton, BC
Age 16
Fort Macleod, AB
Piikani Nation
Age 15
Kuujjuaq, QC
Kuujjuaq Community
Age 26
Calgary, AB
Kainai Nation
Age 29
Fort Macleod, AB
Piikani First Nation
Age 24
Surrey, BC
Metis/Cree
Age 17
Québec, QC
Uashat mak Maliotenam
Age 22
Strathmore, AB
Siksika Nation
Age 18
Ottawa, ON
Lac des Mille Lac First Nation
Age 28
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Nation
Age 25
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Natio
Age 28
Thompson, MB
Swampy Cree
Age 13
Winnipeg, MB
Sagkeeng First Nation
Age 27
Port Hardy, BC
Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw
Age 25
Birch Island, ON
Whitefish River First Nation
Age 17
Radisson, SK
Métis Nation of Saskatchewan
Age 17
Orangeville, ON
Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation
Age 29
Winnipeg, MB
Age 24
Spectrum Community School, Victoria, BC
Haida
Age 16
Fort Qu'Appelle, SK
Cowessess First Nation
Age 28
Port Alberni, BC
Nuu-chah-nulth, from the Ahousaht First Nation
Age 27
Fort Smith, NT
Fort Smith
Age 24