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.
Saskatoon, SK
Age 27
Iqaluit, NU
Inuit
Age 21
Calgary, AB
Kainai Nation
Age 29
Fort Nelson, BC
Age 27
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 23
Winnipeg, MB
Métis
Age 17
Winnipeg, MB
Sagkeeng First Nation
Age 27
Vancouver, BC
Vancouver
Age 23
Camperville, MB
Pine Creek First Nation
Age 17
Vancouver, BC
Cree, Metis
Age 29
Bassano, AB
Siksika First Nation
Age 17
Edmonton, AB
Métis Nation of Alberta
Age 24
North Vancouver, BC
Squamish Nation
Age 17
Spectrum Community School, Victoria, BC
Haida
Age 16
Notre-Dame-du-Nord, QC
Timiskaming First Nation
Age 25
Edenwold, SK
Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation
Age 17
Akulivik, QC
Inuit
Age 11
Vancouver, BC
Inuvialuit
Age 20
Vancouver, BC
Wet'suwet'en Nation
Age 23
Winnipeg, MB
Age 24
Victoria, BC
Kwakwaka'wakw
Age 17
Port Williams, NS
Eskasoni First Nation
Age 22
Kuujjuaraapik, QC
Inuit and Cree
Age 18
Port Hardy, BC
Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw
Age 25