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