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.
Orangeville, ON
Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation
Age 29
Winnipeg, MB
Age 24
Kuujjuaq, QC
Kuujjuaq Community
Age 26
Victoria, BC
Fort Nelson First Nation
Age 26
Edson, AB
Telegraph Creek
Age 18
Copper Cliff, ON
M’Chigeeng First Nation
Age 15
Port Hardy, BC
Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw
Age 25
Regina, SK
White Bear
Age 18
Winnipeg, MB
Sagkeeng First Nation
Age 27
Spectrum Community School, Victoria, BC
Haida
Age 16
Birch Island, ON
Whitefish River First Nation
Age 17
Fort Macleod, AB
Piikani Nation
Age 15
Québec, QC
Uashat mak Maliotenam
Age 22
Telkwa, BC
Wet'suwet'en
Age 15
Gitxsan Hazelton Secondary, New Hazelton, BC
Age 16
Fort Smith, NT
Fort Smith
Age 24
Strathmore, AB
Siksika Nation
Age 18
Prince Albert, SK
Métis
Age 22
Ottawa, ON
Lac des Mille Lac First Nation
Age 28
Surrey, BC
Metis/Cree
Age 17
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Natio
Age 28
Thompson, MB
Swampy Cree
Age 13
Calgary, AB
Kainai Nation
Age 29
Fort Macleod, AB
Piikani First Nation
Age 24