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