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.
Kelowna, BC
Mississaugas of the Credit
Age 16
Ottawa, ON
Akwesasne, ON
Age 21
Orangeville, ON
Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation
Age 29
Fort Macleod, AB
Piikani First Nation
Age 24
Spectrum Community School, Victoria, BC
Haida
Age 16
Merritt, BC
Zoht Reserve, Lower Nicola Indian Band, Nlaka'pamux Nation
Age 14
Burnaby, BC
Saugeen First Nation
Age 28
Summerland, BC
Ojibway
Age 13
Fort Nelson, BC
Age 27
Vancouver, BC
Vancouver
Age 23
Vancouver, BC
Cree, Metis
Age 29
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 23
Richmond, BC
Métis
Age 18
Calgary, AB
Peguis First Nation
Age 26
Kuujjuaraapik, QC
Inuit and Cree
Age 18
Kenora, ON
Grassy Narrows
Age 13
Listuguj, QC
Listuguj
Age 15
Rama First Nation, ON
Rama and Georgina Island First Nation
Age 28
Edmonton, AB
Kitigan Zibi Algonquin First Nation
Age 15
Orleans, ON
Qalipu Mi'kmaq
Age 18
Winnipeg, MB
Métis
Age 17
Strathmore, AB
Siksika Nation
Age 18
Bassano, AB
Siksika First Nation
Age 17
Edmonton, AB
Métis Nation of Alberta
Age 24