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
Telkwa, BC
Wet'suwet'en
Age 15
Spectrum Community School, Victoria, BC
Haida
Age 16
Regina, SK
White Bear
Age 18
North Vancouver, BC
Gitwangak Aboriginal Community
Age 14
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Nation
Age 25
Fort Smith, NT
Fort Smith
Age 24
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Natio
Age 28
Ottawa, ON
Lac des Mille Lac First Nation
Age 28
Orangeville, ON
Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation
Age 29
Edson, AB
Telegraph Creek
Age 18
Port Hardy, BC
Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw
Age 25
Calgary, AB
Kainai Nation
Age 29
Winnipeg, MB
Age 24
Kuujjuaq, QC
Kuujjuaq Community
Age 26
Gitxsan Hazelton Secondary, New Hazelton, BC
Age 16
Birch Island, ON
Whitefish River First Nation
Age 17
Copper Cliff, ON
M’Chigeeng First Nation
Age 15
Thompson, MB
Swampy Cree
Age 13
Fort Macleod, AB
Piikani Nation
Age 15
Radisson, SK
Métis Nation of Saskatchewan
Age 17
Winnipeg, MB
Sagkeeng First Nation
Age 27
Québec, QC
Uashat mak Maliotenam
Age 22
Fort Macleod, AB
Piikani First Nation
Age 24