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
Winnipeg, MB
Métis
Age 17
Winnipeg, MB
Sagkeeng First Nation
Age 27
Fort Nelson, BC
Age 27
Saskatoon, SK
Thunderchild First Nation
Age 17
Ohsweken, ON
Mohawk
Age 25
Winnipeg, MB
Cree and Gitxsan Nations
Age 28
Kelowna, BC
Mississaugas of the Credit
Age 16
Regina, SK
Age 15
Merritt, BC
Zoht Reserve, Lower Nicola Indian Band, Nlaka'pamux Nation
Age 16
Winnipeg, MB
Bunibonibee Cree Nation
Age 18
Ohsweken, ON
Age 18
Orleans, ON
Qalipu Mi'kmaq
Age 18
Calgary, AB
Kainai Nation
Age 29
Obedjiwan, QC
Atikamekw
Age 18
Thunder Bay, ON
Lac Seul, First Nation
Age 29
Port Williams, NS
Eskasoni First Nation
Age 22
Calgary, AB
Peguis First Nation
Age 26
Edmonton, AB
Non-Status Mi'kmaq and Algonquin
Age 27
Kitchener, ON
Kitchener/Waterloo
Age 14
Natuashish, NL
Mushuau Innu
Age 14
Burnaby, BC
Moricetown
Age 18
Brantford, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River
Age 27
Orangeville, ON
Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation
Age 29