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