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.
Mount Currie, BC
Lil'wat First Nations
Age 28
Calgary, AB
Peguis First Nation
Age 26
Langley, BC
Eabametoong First Nation
Age 21
Calgary, AB
Kainai Nation
Age 29
Kelowna, BC
Metis
Age 16
Edmonton, AB
Maskwacis, Alberta
Age 9
Winnipeg, MB
Bunibonibee Cree Nation
Age 18
Winnipeg, MB
Age 24
Burnaby, BC
Moricetown
Age 18
Kelowna, BC
Mississaugas of the Credit
Age 16
Kenora, ON
Grassy Narrows
Age 13
Maliotenam, QC
Uashat
Age 18
Tottenham, ON
Chippewas of Georgina Island
Age 16
Vancouver, BC
Cree, Metis
Age 29
Kamloops, BC
Brokenhead Ojibway Nation, MB
Age 29
Scotland, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River
Age 21
Camperville, MB
Pine Creek First Nation
Age 17
Québec, QC
Uashat mak Maliotenam
Age 22
Victoria, BC
Fort Nelson First Nation
Age 26
Orangeville, ON
Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation
Age 29
Telkwa, BC
Wet'suwet'en
Age 15
Vancouver, BC
Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation
Age 21
Merritt, BC
Zoht Reserve, Lower Nicola Indian Band, Nlaka'pamux Nation
Age 16
Spectrum Community School, Victoria, BC
Haida
Age 16