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.
Maliotenam, QC
Uashat Mak Mani-Utenam
Age 18
Edson, AB
Telegraph Creek
Age 18
Belleville, ON
Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory
Age 25
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Nation
Age 25
Winnipeg, MB
Age 24
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 22
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 19
Telkwa, BC
Wet'suwet'en
Age 15
Atikokan, ON
Metis - Atikokan
Age 11
Akulivik, QC
Inuit
Age 11
Ohsweken, ON
Mohawk
Age 25
Kelowna, BC
Metis
Age 16
Caledonia, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 18
Winnipeg, MB
Anishinaabe/Ojibway/First Nations
Age 14
Edmonton, AB
Metis Nation of Alberta
Age 13
Stephenville Crossing, NL
St. George's Indian Band (Miqmaq)
Age 17
Edmonton, AB
Metis
Age 15
Bruce Mines, ON
East Algoma Metis and Non-Status Indian Association
Age 17
Copper Cliff, ON
M'Chigeeng First Nation
Age 17
Kuujjuaraapik, QC
Inuit and Cree
Age 18
London, ON
Beausoleil First Nation
Age 16
Iqaluit, NU
Inuit
Age 21
Obedjiwan, QC
Atikamekw
Age 18
Ottawa, ON
Akwesasne, ON
Age 21