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