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.
Fort Macleod, AB
Piikani Nation
Age 15
Québec, QC
Uashat mak Maliotenam
Age 22
Birch Island, ON
Whitefish River First Nation
Age 17
Port Hardy, BC
Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw
Age 25
Fort Macleod, AB
Piikani First Nation
Age 24
Winnipeg, MB
Sagkeeng First Nation
Age 27
Fort Qu'Appelle, SK
Cowessess First Nation
Age 28
Spectrum Community School, Victoria, BC
Haida
Age 16
Radisson, SK
Métis Nation of Saskatchewan
Age 17
Regina, SK
White Bear
Age 18
Thompson, MB
Swampy Cree
Age 13
Surrey, BC
Metis/Cree
Age 17
Edson, AB
Telegraph Creek
Age 18
Kuujjuaq, QC
Kuujjuaq Community
Age 26
Fort Smith, NT
Fort Smith
Age 24
Victoria, BC
Fort Nelson First Nation
Age 26
Telkwa, BC
Wet'suwet'en
Age 15
Port Alberni, BC
Nuu-chah-nulth, from the Ahousaht First Nation
Age 27
North Vancouver, BC
Gitwangak Aboriginal Community
Age 14
Prince Albert, SK
Métis
Age 22
Calgary, AB
Kainai Nation
Age 29
Winnipeg, MB
Age 24
Orangeville, ON
Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation
Age 29
Copper Cliff, ON
M’Chigeeng First Nation
Age 15