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
Edson, AB
Telegraph Creek
Age 18
Gitxsan Hazelton Secondary, New Hazelton, BC
Age 16
Rama First Nation, ON
Rama and Georgina Island First Nation
Age 28
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 19
Prince Albert, SK
Métis
Age 22
Fort Nelson, BC
Age 27
Burnaby, BC
Saugeen First Nation
Age 28
Fort Smith, NT
Fort Smith
Age 24
Toronto, ON
Tsimshian and Gitxsan
Age 27
Port Williams, NS
Eskasoni First Nation
Age 22
Thompson, MB
Swampy Cree
Age 13
Saskatoon, SK
Beardy’s/Okemasis First Nations, Métis
Age 18
Fort Qu'Appelle, SK
Cowessess First Nation
Age 28
Prince Albert, SK
Patuanak
Age 28
Strathmore, AB
Siksika Nation
Age 18
North Vancouver, BC
Gitwangak Aboriginal Community
Age 14
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlet First Nations
Age 27
Calgary, AB
Poundmaker Cree Nation
Age 18
Kuujjuaq, QC
Kuujjuaq Community
Age 26
Calgary, AB
Kainai Nation
Age 29
Ohsweken, ON
Mohawk
Age 25
Québec, QC
Uashat mak Maliotenam
Age 22
Telkwa, BC
Wet'suwet'en
Age 15