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.
Gitxsan Hazelton Secondary, New Hazelton, BC
Age 16
Kuujjuaq, QC
Kuujjuaq Community
Age 26
Surrey, BC
Metis/Cree
Age 17
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlet First Nations
Age 27
Tottenham, ON
Chippewas of Georgina Island
Age 16
Calgary, AB
Kainai Nation
Age 29
Thompson, MB
Swampy Cree
Age 13
Prince Albert, SK
Patuanak
Age 28
Telkwa, BC
Wet'suwet'en
Age 15
Port Williams, NS
Eskasoni First Nation
Age 22
North Vancouver, BC
Gitwangak Aboriginal Community
Age 14
Thunder Bay, ON
Couchiching First Nation
Age 18
Strathmore, AB
Siksika Nation
Age 18
Fort Smith, NT
Fort Smith
Age 24
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 18
Prince Albert, SK
Métis
Age 22
Camperville, MB
Pine Creek First Nation
Age 17
Attawapiskat, ON
Attawapiskat First Nations
Age 15
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 23
Fort Qu'Appelle, SK
Cowessess First Nation
Age 28
Burnaby, BC
Saugeen First Nation
Age 28
Rama First Nation, ON
Rama and Georgina Island First Nation
Age 28
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Nation
Age 25
Québec, QC
Uashat mak Maliotenam
Age 22