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.
Natuashish, NL
Mushuau Innu
Age 14
Belleville, ON
Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory
Age 25
Calgary, AB
Peguis First Nation
Age 26
Vancouver, BC
Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation
Age 21
Winnipeg, MB
Age 24
Spectrum Community School, Victoria, BC
Haida
Age 16
Orleans, ON
Qalipu Mi'kmaq
Age 18
Akulivik, QC
Inuit
Age 11
Fort Nelson, BC
Age 27
Winnipeg, MB
Métis
Age 17
Bassano, AB
Siksika First Nation
Age 17
Ottawa, ON
Lac des Mille Lac First Nation
Age 28
Vancouver, BC
Vancouver
Age 23
Edmonton, AB
Maskwacis, Alberta
Age 9
Toronto, ON
Age 14
Winnipeg, MB
Bunibonibee Cree Nation
Age 18
Elginburg, ON
Anishinaabekwe
Age 8
Arrowwood, AB
Siksika
Age 18
Brooks, AB
Deline, Northwest Territories
Age 17
Odanak, QC
Odanak
Age 27
Winnipeg, MB
Cree and Gitxsan Nations
Age 28
Strathmore, AB
Siksika Nation
Age 18
Kelowna, BC
Oji-Cree and Pueblo
Age 21
Bassano, AB
Siksika First Nation
Age 16