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.
Merritt, BC
Zoht Reserve, Lower Nicola Indian Band, Nlaka'pamux Nation
Age 14
Winnipeg, MB
Métis
Age 17
Radisson, SK
Métis Nation of Saskatchewan
Age 17
Nanaimo, BC
Cree First Nations
Age 21
Saskatoon, SK
Thunderchild First Nation
Age 17
Notre-Dame-du-Nord, QC
Timiskaming First Nation
Age 25
Prince Rupert, BC
Lax Kw'alaams
Age 20
Odanak, QC
Odanak
Age 27
Port Williams, NS
Eskasoni First Nation
Age 22
Vancouver, BC
Wet'suwet'en Nation
Age 23
Birch Island, ON
Whitefish River First Nation
Age 17
Vancouver, BC
Snuneymuxw (Nanaimo)
Age 14
Vancouver, BC
Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation
Age 21
Kuujjuaraapik, QC
Inuit and Cree
Age 18
Winnipeg, MB
Bunibonibee Cree Nation
Age 18
Gitxsan Hazelton Secondary, New Hazelton, BC
Age 16
Winnipeg, MB
Cree and Gitxsan Nations
Age 28
Brantford, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River
Age 27
New Westminster , BC
Timiskaming
Age 24
Fort Macleod, AB
Piikani Nation
Age 15
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 23
Stephenville Crossing, NL
St. George's Indian Band (Miqmaq)
Age 17
Tottenham, ON
Chippewas of Georgina Island
Age 16
Akulivik, QC
Inuit
Age 11