First Nations students (Kindergarten to age 30) were invited to submit videos and artwork that tell stories of their First Nations cultures and everyday life. The following entries showcase their identity, their schools and their nation.
1. Aneesa & Alyssa
Gr 10 & 11, Fredericton High School, King Clear First Nation, NB
“Disconnected” shows the appreciation for life lessons that growing up in a small community can give you and concern for future generations. By visiting as many significant places in Bilijk (Kingsclear First Nation) that the snow allowed, Aneesa and Alyssa reflected on life lessons from places around their community. Considering both disconnection from land in future generations with the increase use of technology, this short video tells a story of appreciation, hope and connection.
2. Milo
Gr 5, Kikendaasogamig Elementary School, Chippewas of Nawash First Nation, Ontario
“Teepee Man”
3. Aya
Gr 5, Kikendaasogamig Elementary School, Chippewas of Nawash First Nation, Ontario
“Ducks in the Lake”
4. Hannah
Gr 6, Kikendaasogamig Elementary School, Chippewas of Nawash First Nation, Ontario
“Earrings”
5. Beau
Gr 5, Kikendaasogamig Elementary School, Chippewas of Nawash First Nation, Ontario
“Turtle Island”
6. Billy
Gr 6, Kikendaasogamig Elementary School, Chippewas of Nawash First Nation, Ontario
“The 7 Grandfather Teachings”
7. Jyritt
Gr 6, Kikendaasogamig Elementary School, Chippewas of Nawash First Nation, Ontario
“Longhouse”
8. Madison
Gr 5, Kikendaasogamig Elementary School, Chippewas of Nawash First Nation, Ontario
“Beach Theme”
9. Aeris
Grade 5, Tsi Snaihne School, Akwesasne, Quebec
“The Green and Blue Feathers”
10. Amelia
Grade 5, Tsi Snaihne School, Akwesasne, Quebec
“All Ancestors”
11. Cansas
Grade 5, Tsi Snaihne School, Akwesasne, Quebec
Watercolour Painting of a Medicine Wheel
12. Harli
Grade 5, Tsi Snaihne School, Akwesasne, Quebec
“The Medicine Tree”
13. Jackson
Grade 5, Tsi Snaihne School, Akwesasne, Quebec
Watercolor Painting of a Traditional Fancy Dancer Under the Sun and Clouds
14. Max
Grade 5, Tsi Snaihne School, Akwesasne, Quebec
“Our Culture”
15. Ratatehwehniio
Grade 5, Tsi Snaihne School, Akwesasne, Quebec
“The Dream Forest”
16. Roweniente
Grade 5, Tsi Snaihne School, Akwesasne, Quebec
“The Longhouse”
17. Sapphire
Grade 5, Tsi Snaihne School, Akwesasne, Quebec
“Sunset”
18. Tianna
Grade 5, Tsi Snaihne School, Akwesasne, Quebec
Beadwork
19. Warryn
Grade 5, Tsi Snaihne School, Akwesasne, Quebec
The Night Time Mohawk Culture
20. Brock
Grade 7, Kettle & Stony Point Hillside School, Ontario
21. Brooke
Grade 6, Kettle & Stony Point Hillside School, Ontario
22. Derwin
Grade 7, Kettle & Stony Point Hillside School, Ontario
23. Dezmond
Grade 5, Kettle & Stony Point Hillside School, Ontario
24. Emmett
Grade 6, Kettle & Stony Point Hillside School, Ontario
25. Isaac
Grade 7, Kettle & Stony Point Hillside School, Ontario
26. Junior
Grade 6, Kettle & Stony Point Hillside School, Ontario
27. Kylee
Grade 6, Kettle & Stony Point Hillside School, Ontario
28. Lance
Grade 7, Kettle & Stony Point Hillside School, Ontario
29. Malachi
Grade 7, Kettle & Stony Point Hillside School, Ontario
30. Nation
Grade 7, Kettle & Stony Point Hillside School, Ontario
31. Nyasia
Grade 6, Kettle & Stony Point Hillside School, Ontario
32. Peyton
Grade 7, Kettle & Stony Point Hillside School, Ontario
33. Presley
Grade 7, Kettle & Stony Point Hillside School, Ontario
34. Romeo
Grade 5, Kettle & Stony Point Hillside School, Ontario
35. Roscoe
Grade 7, Kettle & Stony Point Hillside School, Ontario
36. Samantha
Grade 8, Kettle & Stony Point Hillside School, Ontario
37. Rylen
Grade 5, Kettle & Stony Point Hillside School, Ontario
38. Serena
Grade 6, Kettle & Stony Point Hillside School, Ontario
39. Trey
Grade 8, Kettle & Stony Point Hillside School, Ontario
40. Nolan
Grade 6, Kettle & Stony Point Hillside School, Ontario
41. Neveah
Grade 7, Kettle & Stony Point Hillside School, Ontario
42. Nathaniel
Grade 7, Kettle & Stony Point Hillside School, Ontario
43. Joy
Grade 12, Allison Bernard Memorial Highschool, Eskasoni, Nova Scotia
44. Kellan
Grade 3, Cowessess Community Education Center, Cowessess First Nation, Saskatchewan
Fish Scale Art – Fish scales that were saved cleaned and dyed from fish caught when on an Environmental Science 11 field trip at Ministikwan Lake, SK
45. Charles
Grade 3, Cowessess Community Education Center, Cowessess First Nation, Saskatchewan
“The 7 Sacred Grandfather Teachings – Respect”
46. Cortana
Grade 3, Cowessess Community Education Center, Cowessess First Nation, Saskatchewan
“The 7 Sacred Grandfather Teachings – Truth”
47. Darius
Grade 3, Cowessess Community Education Center, Cowessess First Nation, Saskatchewan
48. Tobias Couchie
Grade 3, Kikendawt Kinoomaadii Gamig (Dokis School), Dokis, Ontario
49. Wabanookwe
Grade 3, Kikendawt Kinoomaadii Gamig (Dokis School), Dokis, Ontario
50. Wiingush
Grade 4, Kikendawt Kinoomaadii Gamig (Dokis School), Dokis, Ontario
51. Julía
Grade 3, Kikendawt Kinoomaadii Gamig (Dokis School), Dokis, Ontario
52. Mila
Grade 4, Kikendawt Kinoomaadii Gamig (Dokis School), Dokis, Ontario
53. Aiden
Grade 2, Kikendawt Kinoomaadii Gamig (Dokis School), Dokis, Ontario
54. Chloe
Grade 2, Kikendawt Kinoomaadii Gamig (Dokis School), Dokis, Ontario
55. Price
Grade 2, Kikendawt Kinoomaadii Gamig (Dokis School), Dokis, Ontario
56. Addison
Grade 2, Kikendawt Kinoomaadii Gamig (Dokis School), Dokis, Ontario
57. Angeleah
Grade 4, St. Frances Cree Bilingual School, Sweetgrass First Nation, Saskatchewan
“Storytelling entry – with prayer & Morning Song”
58. Tristan
Grade 2, Bernard Grandmaitre School, Ottawa, ON
59. Kai
Grade 8, Father Porte Memorial Dene School, Black Lake, SK
60. Crenay
Grade 10, Father Megret High School, Athabasca Denesuline Education Authority, Saskatchewan
“The Youth is the Hope Of Our Future”
61. Malereck
Grade 10, Father Megret High School, Athabasca Denesuline Education Authority, Saskatchewan
Bark (cotton wood ) carving
“Trapper”
62. Kenyatta
Sheshatshiu Innu School, Sheshatshiu, Newfoundland and Labrador
63. Elijah
Sheshatshiu Innu School, Sheshatshiu, Newfoundland and Labrador