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.
Richmond, BC
Métis
Age 18
Ohsweken, ON
Mohawk
Age 25
Bassano, AB
Siksika First Nation
Age 17
Fort Nelson, BC
Age 27
Obedjiwan, QC
Atikamekw
Age 18
Rama First Nation, ON
Rama and Georgina Island First Nation
Age 28
Bassano, AB
Siksika First Nation
Age 16
Fort Macleod, AB
Piikani Nation
Age 15
Kenora, ON
Grassy Narrows
Age 13
Québec, QC
Uashat mak Maliotenam
Age 22
North Vancouver, BC
Squamish Nation
Age 17
Vancouver, BC
Cree, Metis
Age 29
Vancouver, BC
Snuneymuxw (Nanaimo)
Age 14
Ottawa, ON
Lac des Mille Lac First Nation
Age 28
Winnipeg, MB
Métis
Age 17
Camperville, MB
Pine Creek First Nation
Age 17
Telkwa, BC
Moricetown, Wet'suwet'en Nation
Age 21
Winnipeg, MB
Cree and Gitxsan Nations
Age 28
Edmonton, AB
Non-Status Mi'kmaq and Algonquin
Age 27
Scotland, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River
Age 21
Kelowna, BC
Oji-Cree and Pueblo
Age 21
Vancouver, BC
Wet'suwet'en Nation
Age 23
Odanak, QC
Odanak
Age 27
Fort Macleod, AB
Piikani First Nation
Age 24