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.
Bassano, AB
Siksika First Nation
Age 16
Akulivik, QC
Inuit
Age 11
Merritt, BC
Zoht Reserve, Lower Nicola Indian Band, Nlaka'pamux Nation
Age 16
Vancouver, BC
Snuneymuxw (Nanaimo)
Age 14
Scotland, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River
Age 21
Kitchener, ON
Kitchener/Waterloo
Age 14
Kuujjuaraapik, QC
Inuit and Cree
Age 18
Ohsweken, ON
Age 18
Peawanuck, ON
Peawanuck...Winusk First Nations
Age 13
Bassano, AB
Age 16
Toronto, ON
Age 14
Edmonton, AB
Kitigan Zibi Algonquin First Nation
Age 15
Telkwa, BC
Wet'suwet'en
Age 15
Brantford, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River
Age 27
Radisson, SK
Métis Nation of Saskatchewan
Age 17
Port Williams, NS
Eskasoni First Nation
Age 22
Victoria, BC
Fort Nelson First Nation
Age 26
Belleville, ON
Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory
Age 25
Strathmore, AB
Siksika Nation
Age 18
Port Alberni, BC
Nuu-chah-nulth, from the Ahousaht First Nation
Age 27
Kelowna, BC
Mississaugas of the Credit
Age 16
Oliver, BC
Osoyoos Indian Band/Penticton Indian Band
Age 12
Prince Rupert, BC
Lax Kw'alaams
Age 20
Ottawa, ON
Lac des Mille Lac First Nation
Age 28