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
Maliotenam, QC
Uashat
Age 18
Natuashish, NL
Mushuau Innu
Age 14
Calgary, AB
Kainai Nation
Age 29
Victoria, BC
Fort Nelson First Nation
Age 26
New Westminster , BC
Timiskaming
Age 24
Vancouver, BC
Cree, Metis
Age 29
Ohsweken, ON
Mohawk
Age 25
Camperville, MB
Pine Creek First Nation
Age 17
Burnaby, BC
Moricetown
Age 18
Edmonton, AB
Métis Nation of Alberta
Age 24
Elginburg, ON
Anishinaabekwe
Age 8
Québec, QC
Uashat mak Maliotenam
Age 22
Odanak, QC
Odanak
Age 27
Rama First Nation, ON
Rama and Georgina Island First Nation
Age 28
Mount Currie, BC
Lil'wat First Nations
Age 28
Ottawa, ON
Lac des Mille Lac First Nation
Age 28
Brantford, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River
Age 27
Winnipeg, MB
Cree and Gitxsan Nations
Age 28
Vancouver, BC
Snuneymuxw (Nanaimo)
Age 14
Edmonton, AB
Non-Status Mi'kmaq and Algonquin
Age 27
Kelowna, BC
Metis
Age 16
Kuujjuaraapik, QC
Inuit and Cree
Age 18
Summerland, BC
Ojibway
Age 13