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