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 Aboriginal communities across Canada.
Stephenville Crossing, NL
St. George's Indian Band (Miqmaq)
Age 17
Vancouver, BC
Snuneymuxw (Nanaimo)
Age 14
Saskatoon, SK
Age 27
Kenora, ON
Grassy Narrows
Age 13
Victoria, BC
Kwakwaka'wakw
Age 17
Vancouver, BC
Vancouver
Age 23
Ohsweken, ON
Age 18
Kitchener, ON
Kitchener/Waterloo
Age 14
Fort Macleod, AB
Piikani Nation
Age 15
Vancouver, BC
Inuvialuit
Age 20
Radisson, SK
Métis Nation of Saskatchewan
Age 17
North Vancouver, BC
Gitwangak Aboriginal Community
Age 14
Ohsweken, ON
Mohawk/ Six Nations of the Grand River
Age 13
Ottawa, ON
Lac des Mille Lac First Nation
Age 28
Victoria, BC
Fort Nelson First Nation
Age 26
Akulivik, QC
Inuit
Age 11
Port Alberni, BC
Nuu-chah-nulth, from the Ahousaht First Nation
Age 27
Calgary, AB
Kainai Nation
Age 29
Kelowna, BC
Peguis First Nation
Age 18
Bassano, AB
Age 16
Vancouver, BC
Wet'suwet'en Nation
Age 23
Bassano, AB
Siksika First Nation
Age 17
Gitxsan Hazelton Secondary, New Hazelton, BC
Age 16
Vancouver, BC
Cree, Metis
Age 29