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