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