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.
Notre-Dame-du-Nord, QC
Timiskaming First Nation
Age 25
Burnaby, BC
Saugeen First Nation
Age 28
Obedjiwan, QC
Atikamekw
Age 18
Spectrum Community School, Victoria, BC
Haida
Age 16
Fort Macleod, AB
Piikani First Nation
Age 24
Prince Rupert, BC
Lax Kw'alaams
Age 20
Edmonton, AB
Kitigan Zibi Algonquin First Nation
Age 15
Calgary, AB
Peguis First Nation
Age 26
Kelowna, BC
Mississaugas of the Credit
Age 16
Belleville, ON
Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory
Age 25
Bassano, AB
Siksika First Nation
Age 17
Victoria, BC
Kwakwaka'wakw
Age 17
Bassano, AB
Siksika First Nation
Age 16
Odanak, QC
Odanak
Age 27
Arrowwood, AB
Siksika
Age 18
Ohsweken, ON
Mohawk/ Six Nations of the Grand River
Age 13
Camperville, MB
Pine Creek First Nation
Age 17
Orleans, ON
Qalipu Mi'kmaq
Age 18
Vancouver, BC
Cree, Metis
Age 29
Listuguj, QC
Listuguj
Age 15
Maliotenam, QC
Uashat Mak Mani-Utenam
Age 18
Ohsweken, ON
Mohawk
Age 25
Akulivik, QC
Inuit
Age 11
Kenora, ON
Grassy Narrows
Age 13