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.
Calgary, AB
Kainai Nation
Age 29
Fort Smith, NT
Fort Smith
Age 24
Gitxsan Hazelton Secondary, New Hazelton, BC
Age 16
Telkwa, BC
Wet'suwet'en
Age 15
Fort Macleod, AB
Piikani Nation
Age 15
Winnipeg, MB
Age 24
Thompson, MB
Swampy Cree
Age 13
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Nation
Age 25
Port Hardy, BC
Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw
Age 25
Prince Albert, SK
Métis
Age 22
Ottawa, ON
Lac des Mille Lac First Nation
Age 28
Fort Qu'Appelle, SK
Cowessess First Nation
Age 28
Victoria, BC
Fort Nelson First Nation
Age 26
Radisson, SK
Métis Nation of Saskatchewan
Age 17
Surrey, BC
Metis/Cree
Age 17
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Natio
Age 28
North Vancouver, BC
Gitwangak Aboriginal Community
Age 14
Fort Macleod, AB
Piikani First Nation
Age 24
Spectrum Community School, Victoria, BC
Haida
Age 16
Kuujjuaq, QC
Kuujjuaq Community
Age 26
Birch Island, ON
Whitefish River First Nation
Age 17
Copper Cliff, ON
M’Chigeeng First Nation
Age 15
Strathmore, AB
Siksika Nation
Age 18
Regina, SK
White Bear
Age 18