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
Scotland, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River
Age 21
Radisson, SK
Métis Nation of Saskatchewan
Age 17
Kelowna, BC
Metis
Age 16
Strathmore, AB
Siksika Nation
Age 18
Brooks, AB
Deline, Northwest Territories
Age 17
Victoria, BC
Fort Nelson First Nation
Age 26
Regina, SK
Age 15
Odanak, QC
Odanak
Age 27
Belleville, ON
Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory
Age 25
Ottawa, ON
Lac des Mille Lac First Nation
Age 28
Burnaby, BC
Moricetown
Age 18
Merritt, BC
Zoht Reserve, Lower Nicola Indian Band, Nlaka'pamux Nation
Age 14
Brantford, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River
Age 27
Listuguj, QC
Listuguj
Age 15
Camperville, MB
Pine Creek First Nation
Age 17
Québec, QC
Uashat mak Maliotenam
Age 22
Vancouver, BC
Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation
Age 21
Hartley Bay , BC
Hartley Bay
Age 17
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 23
Bassano, AB
Age 16
Arrowwood, AB
Siksika
Age 18
Akulivik, QC
Inuit
Age 11
Kitchener, ON
Kitchener/Waterloo
Age 14