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.
Stephenville Crossing, NL
St. George's Indian Band (Miqmaq)
Age 17
Belleville, ON
Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory
Age 25
Listuguj, QC
Listuguj
Age 15
Saskatoon, SK
Thunderchild First Nation
Age 17
Kelowna, BC
Oji-Cree and Pueblo
Age 21
Winnipeg, MB
Bunibonibee Cree Nation
Age 18
Vancouver, BC
Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation
Age 21
Brooks, AB
Deline, Northwest Territories
Age 17
Vancouver, BC
Wet'suwet'en Nation
Age 23
Arrowwood, AB
Siksika
Age 18
Victoria, BC
Fort Nelson First Nation
Age 26
Winnipeg, MB
Cree and Gitxsan Nations
Age 28
Obedjiwan, QC
Atikamekw
Age 18
Victoria, BC
Kwakwaka'wakw
Age 17
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 23
Port Hardy, BC
Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw
Age 25
Merritt, BC
Zoht Reserve, Lower Nicola Indian Band, Nlaka'pamux Nation
Age 14
Ohsweken, ON
Mohawk/ Six Nations of the Grand River
Age 13
New Westminster , BC
Timiskaming
Age 24
Burnaby, BC
Moricetown
Age 18
Kuujjuaraapik, QC
Inuit and Cree
Age 18
Mount Currie, BC
Lil'wat First Nations
Age 28
Orangeville, ON
Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation
Age 29
Akulivik, QC
Inuit
Age 11