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