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