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.
Maliotenam, QC
Uashat
Age 18
Winnipeg, MB
Cree and Gitxsan Nations
Age 28
Mount Currie, BC
Lil'wat First Nations
Age 28
Orangeville, ON
Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation
Age 29
Prince Rupert, BC
Lax Kw'alaams
Age 20
Winnipeg, MB
Sagkeeng First Nation
Age 27
Vancouver, BC
Cree, Metis
Age 29
Rama First Nation, ON
Rama and Georgina Island First Nation
Age 28
Surrey , BC
Haisla
Age 16
Merritt, BC
Zoht Reserve, Lower Nicola Indian Band, Nlaka'pamux Nation
Age 14
Oliver, BC
Osoyoos Indian Band/Penticton Indian Band
Age 12
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 23
Richmond, BC
Métis
Age 18
Burnaby, BC
Saugeen First Nation
Age 28
Kamloops, BC
Brokenhead Ojibway Nation, MB
Age 29
Tottenham, ON
Chippewas of Georgina Island
Age 16
Saskatoon, SK
Thunderchild First Nation
Age 17
Langley, BC
Eabametoong First Nation
Age 21
Belleville, ON
Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory
Age 25
Obedjiwan, QC
Atikamekw
Age 18
Ohsweken, ON
Mohawk/ Six Nations of the Grand River
Age 13
Arrowwood, AB
Siksika
Age 18
Stephenville Crossing, NL
St. George's Indian Band (Miqmaq)
Age 17
Telkwa, BC
Moricetown, Wet'suwet'en Nation
Age 21