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