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