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.
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Nation
Age 25
Fort Qu'Appelle, SK
Cowessess First Nation
Age 28
Gitxsan Hazelton Secondary, New Hazelton, BC
Age 16
Orangeville, ON
Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation
Age 29
Birch Island, ON
Whitefish River First Nation
Age 17
Fort Macleod, AB
Piikani Nation
Age 15
Winnipeg, MB
Sagkeeng First Nation
Age 27
Port Alberni, BC
Nuu-chah-nulth, from the Ahousaht First Nation
Age 27
Thompson, MB
Swampy Cree
Age 13
Edson, AB
Telegraph Creek
Age 18
Fort Smith, NT
Fort Smith
Age 24
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
Prince Albert, SK
Métis
Age 22
Québec, QC
Uashat mak Maliotenam
Age 22
Copper Cliff, ON
M’Chigeeng First Nation
Age 15
Telkwa, BC
Wet'suwet'en
Age 15
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Natio
Age 28
Kuujjuaq, QC
Kuujjuaq Community
Age 26
Surrey, BC
Metis/Cree
Age 17
Calgary, AB
Kainai Nation
Age 29
Port Hardy, BC
Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw
Age 25
Fort Macleod, AB
Piikani First Nation
Age 24