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.
Hartley Bay , BC
Hartley Bay
Age 17
Kelowna, BC
Metis
Age 16
Belleville, ON
Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory
Age 25
Calgary, AB
Kainai Nation
Age 29
Kelowna, BC
Peguis First Nation
Age 18
Merritt, BC
Zoht Reserve, Lower Nicola Indian Band, Nlaka'pamux Nation
Age 16
Scotland, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River
Age 21
Edmonton, AB
Métis Nation of Alberta
Age 24
Vancouver, BC
Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation
Age 21
Edmonton, AB
Kitigan Zibi Algonquin First Nation
Age 15
Tottenham, ON
Chippewas of Georgina Island
Age 16
Ohsweken, ON
Age 18
Fort Macleod, AB
Piikani First Nation
Age 24
Spectrum Community School, Victoria, BC
Haida
Age 16
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 23
Thunder Bay, ON
Lac Seul, First Nation
Age 29
Bassano, AB
Siksika First Nation
Age 16
Iqaluit, NU
Inuit
Age 21
Langley, BC
Eabametoong First Nation
Age 21
Edmonton, AB
Non-Status Mi'kmaq and Algonquin
Age 27
Regina, SK
Age 15
Québec, QC
Uashat mak Maliotenam
Age 22
Orleans, ON
Qalipu Mi'kmaq
Age 18
Ottawa, ON
Lac des Mille Lac First Nation
Age 28