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.
Spectrum Community School, Victoria, BC
Haida
Age 16
Winnipeg, MB
Bunibonibee Cree Nation
Age 18
Richmond, BC
Métis
Age 18
Québec, QC
Uashat mak Maliotenam
Age 22
Obedjiwan, QC
Atikamekw
Age 18
Ottawa, ON
Lac des Mille Lac First Nation
Age 28
Telkwa, BC
Moricetown, Wet'suwet'en Nation
Age 21
Iqaluit, NU
Inuit
Age 21
Port Alberni, BC
Nuu-chah-nulth, from the Ahousaht First Nation
Age 27
Calgary, AB
Kainai Nation
Age 29
Radisson, SK
Métis Nation of Saskatchewan
Age 17
Natuashish, NL
Mushuau Innu
Age 14
Brantford, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River
Age 27
Burnaby, BC
Moricetown
Age 18
Scotland, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River
Age 21
Strathmore, AB
Siksika Nation
Age 18
Vancouver, BC
Wet'suwet'en Nation
Age 23
Kenora, ON
Grassy Narrows
Age 13
Orleans, ON
Qalipu Mi'kmaq
Age 18
Telkwa, BC
Wet'suwet'en
Age 15
Kitchener, ON
Kitchener/Waterloo
Age 14
Ottawa, ON
Akwesasne, ON
Age 21
Kuujjuaraapik, QC
Inuit and Cree
Age 18
Rama First Nation, ON
Rama and Georgina Island First Nation
Age 28