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.
Stephenville Crossing, NL
St. George's Indian Band (Miqmaq)
Age 17
Saskatoon, SK
Age 27
Orleans, ON
Qalipu Mi'kmaq
Age 18
Edmonton, AB
Métis Nation of Alberta
Age 24
Port Alberni, BC
Nuu-chah-nulth, from the Ahousaht First Nation
Age 27
Kuujjuaraapik, QC
Inuit and Cree
Age 18
Arrowwood, AB
Siksika
Age 18
Elginburg, ON
Anishinaabekwe
Age 8
Port Hardy, BC
Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw
Age 25
Oliver, BC
Osoyoos Indian Band/Penticton Indian Band
Age 12
Victoria, BC
Kwakwaka'wakw
Age 17
Tottenham, ON
Chippewas of Georgina Island
Age 16
Bassano, AB
Age 16
Summerland, BC
Ojibway
Age 13
Calgary, AB
Peguis First Nation
Age 26
Kenora, ON
Grassy Narrows
Age 13
Thunder Bay, ON
Lac Seul, First Nation
Age 29
Nanaimo, BC
Cree First Nations
Age 21
Kelowna, BC
Oji-Cree and Pueblo
Age 21
Fort Macleod, AB
Piikani Nation
Age 15
Winnipeg, MB
Métis
Age 17
Strathmore, AB
Siksika Nation
Age 18
Port Williams, NS
Eskasoni First Nation
Age 22
Kitchener, ON
Kitchener/Waterloo
Age 14