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