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.
Vancouver, BC
Cree, Metis
Age 29
Québec, QC
Uashat mak Maliotenam
Age 22
Merritt, BC
Zoht Reserve, Lower Nicola Indian Band, Nlaka'pamux Nation
Age 14
Vancouver, BC
Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation
Age 21
Edmonton, AB
Maskwacis, Alberta
Age 9
Kuujjuaraapik, QC
Inuit and Cree
Age 18
Stephenville Crossing, NL
St. George's Indian Band (Miqmaq)
Age 17
Kelowna, BC
Metis
Age 16
Maliotenam, QC
Uashat Mak Mani-Utenam
Age 18
Listuguj, QC
Listuguj
Age 15
Peawanuck, ON
Peawanuck...Winusk First Nations
Age 13
North Vancouver, BC
Gitwangak Aboriginal Community
Age 14
North Vancouver, BC
Squamish Nation
Age 17
Toronto, ON
Age 14
Gitxsan Hazelton Secondary, New Hazelton, BC
Age 16
Bassano, AB
Siksika First Nation
Age 16
Kenora, ON
Grassy Narrows
Age 13
Spectrum Community School, Victoria, BC
Haida
Age 16
Winnipeg, MB
Métis
Age 17
Arrowwood, AB
Siksika
Age 18
Port Williams, NS
Eskasoni First Nation
Age 22
Ottawa, ON
Akwesasne, ON
Age 21
Ottawa, ON
Lac des Mille Lac First Nation
Age 28
Vancouver, BC
Wet'suwet'en Nation
Age 23