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.
Tottenham, ON
Chippewas of Georgina Island
Age 16
Port Alberni, BC
Nuu-chah-nulth, from the Ahousaht First Nation
Age 27
Akulivik, QC
Inuit
Age 11
Winnipeg, MB
Sagkeeng First Nation
Age 27
Summerland, BC
Ojibway
Age 13
Hartley Bay , BC
Hartley Bay
Age 17
Merritt, BC
Zoht Reserve, Lower Nicola Indian Band, Nlaka'pamux Nation
Age 16
Québec, QC
Uashat mak Maliotenam
Age 22
Odanak, QC
Odanak
Age 27
Vancouver, BC
Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation
Age 21
Brantford, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River
Age 27
Richmond, BC
Métis
Age 18
Peawanuck, ON
Peawanuck...Winusk First Nations
Age 13
Orangeville, ON
Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation
Age 29
Edmonton, AB
Métis Nation of Alberta
Age 24
Bassano, AB
Siksika First Nation
Age 16
Maliotenam, QC
Uashat
Age 18
Ottawa, ON
Lac des Mille Lac First Nation
Age 28
Victoria, BC
Kwakwaka'wakw
Age 17
Obedjiwan, QC
Atikamekw
Age 18
Kelowna, BC
Oji-Cree and Pueblo
Age 21
Belleville, ON
Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory
Age 25
Rama First Nation, ON
Rama and Georgina Island First Nation
Age 28
Notre-Dame-du-Nord, QC
Timiskaming First Nation
Age 25