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.
Calgary, AB
Kainai Nation
Age 29
Port Williams, NS
Eskasoni First Nation
Age 22
Winnipeg, MB
Métis
Age 17
Kamloops, BC
Brokenhead Ojibway Nation, MB
Age 29
Brooks, AB
Deline, Northwest Territories
Age 17
Edmonton, AB
Non-Status Mi'kmaq and Algonquin
Age 27
Arrowwood, AB
Siksika
Age 18
Fort Nelson, BC
Age 27
Richmond, BC
Métis
Age 18
Gitxsan Hazelton Secondary, New Hazelton, BC
Age 16
Surrey , BC
Haisla
Age 16
Vancouver, BC
Cree, Metis
Age 29
Belleville, ON
Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory
Age 25
Port Hardy, BC
Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw
Age 25
Kuujjuaraapik, QC
Inuit and Cree
Age 18
Strathmore, AB
Siksika Nation
Age 18
Kelowna, BC
Oji-Cree and Pueblo
Age 21
Vancouver, BC
Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation
Age 21
Thunder Bay, ON
Lac Seul, First Nation
Age 29
Kelowna, BC
Peguis First Nation
Age 18
Bassano, AB
Age 16
Rama First Nation, ON
Rama and Georgina Island First Nation
Age 28
Camperville, MB
Pine Creek First Nation
Age 17
Victoria, BC
Fort Nelson First Nation
Age 26