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