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.
North Vancouver, BC
Gitwangak Aboriginal Community
Age 14
Bassano, AB
Siksika First Nation
Age 16
Gitxsan Hazelton Secondary, New Hazelton, BC
Age 16
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 23
Victoria, BC
Fort Nelson First Nation
Age 26
Kelowna, BC
Peguis First Nation
Age 18
Edmonton, AB
Non-Status Mi'kmaq and Algonquin
Age 27
Rama First Nation, ON
Rama and Georgina Island First Nation
Age 28
Summerland, BC
Ojibway
Age 13
Kelowna, BC
Mississaugas of the Credit
Age 16
Vancouver, BC
Vancouver
Age 23
Ohsweken, ON
Mohawk/ Six Nations of the Grand River
Age 13
Telkwa, BC
Moricetown, Wet'suwet'en Nation
Age 21
Elginburg, ON
Anishinaabekwe
Age 8
Vancouver, BC
Cree, Metis
Age 29
North Vancouver, BC
Squamish Nation
Age 17
Strathmore, AB
Siksika Nation
Age 18
Victoria, BC
Kwakwaka'wakw
Age 17
Surrey , BC
Haisla
Age 16
Fort Nelson, BC
Age 27
Kelowna, BC
Oji-Cree and Pueblo
Age 21
New Westminster , BC
Timiskaming
Age 24
Winnipeg, MB
Sagkeeng First Nation
Age 27
Vancouver, BC
Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation
Age 21