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.
Ottawa, ON
Lac des Mille Lac First Nation
Age 28
Maliotenam, QC
Uashat Mak Mani-Utenam
Age 18
Akulivik, QC
Inuit
Age 11
Fort Macleod, AB
Piikani Nation
Age 15
Caledonia, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 18
Langley, BC
Eabametoong First Nation
Age 21
Orangeville, ON
Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation
Age 29
Kuujjuaraapik, QC
Inuit and Cree
Age 18
Winnipeg, MB
Métis
Age 17
Telkwa, BC
Moricetown, Wet'suwet'en Nation
Age 21
Calgary, AB
Kainai Nation
Age 29
Oliver, BC
Osoyoos Indian Band/Penticton Indian Band
Age 12
Birch Island, ON
Whitefish River First Nation
Age 17
Kelowna, BC
Peguis First Nation
Age 18
New Westminster , BC
Timiskaming
Age 24
Winnipeg, MB
Sagkeeng First Nation
Age 27
Bassano, AB
Age 16
Kamloops, BC
Brokenhead Ojibway Nation, MB
Age 29
Brantford, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River
Age 27
Tottenham, ON
Chippewas of Georgina Island
Age 16
Notre-Dame-du-Nord, QC
Timiskaming First Nation
Age 25
Bassano, AB
Siksika First Nation
Age 17
Surrey , BC
Haisla
Age 16
Spectrum Community School, Victoria, BC
Haida
Age 16