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