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