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
Métis
Age 18
Gitxsan Hazelton Secondary, New Hazelton, BC
Age 16
Edson, AB
Telegraph Creek
Age 18
Attawapiskat, ON
Attawapiskat First Nations
Age 15
Surrey, BC
Metis/Cree
Age 17
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Nation
Age 25
Prince Albert, SK
Patuanak
Age 28
Prince Albert, SK
Métis
Age 22
Winnipeg, MB
Cree and Gitxsan Nations
Age 28
Tottenham, ON
Chippewas of Georgina Island
Age 16
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlet First Nations
Age 27
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 23
Saskatoon, SK
Beardy’s/Okemasis First Nations, Métis
Age 18
Calgary, AB
Kainai Nation
Age 29
Port Williams, NS
Eskasoni First Nation
Age 22
Calgary, AB
Poundmaker Cree Nation
Age 18
Telkwa, BC
Wet'suwet'en
Age 15
Ohsweken, ON
Mohawk
Age 25
Québec, QC
Uashat mak Maliotenam
Age 22
Fort Nelson, BC
Age 27
Fort Qu'Appelle, SK
Cowessess First Nation
Age 28
Toronto, ON
Tsimshian and Gitxsan
Age 27
Camperville, MB
Pine Creek First Nation
Age 17
Thompson, MB
Swampy Cree
Age 13