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.
Winnipeg, MB
Métis
Age 17
Fort Smith, NT
Fort Smith
Age 24
Winnipeg, MB
Anishinaabe/Ojibway/First Nations
Age 14
Montreal, ON
Aamjiwnaang (Ojibwe)
Age 29
Orangeville, ON
Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation
Age 29
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlett First Nations
Age 25
Prince Albert, SK
North Sask River Metis Nation
Age 24
Arrowwood, AB
Siksika
Age 18
Québec, QC
Uashat mak Maliotenam
Age 22
Port Alberni, BC
Nuu-chah-nulth, from the Ahousaht First Nation
Age 27
Iqaluit, NU
Inuit
Age 21
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 22
Winnipeg, MB
Pinaymootang
Age 16
Victoria, BC
Kwakwaka'wakw
Age 17
Calgary, AB
Kainai Nation
Age 29
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlet First Nations
Age 27
Port Williams, NS
Eskasoni First Nation
Age 22
Winnipeg, MB
Cree and Gitxsan Nations
Age 28
Winnipeg, MB
Sagkeeng First Nation
Age 27
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Natio
Age 28
Iqaluit, NU
Kugluktuk
Age 24
Mississauga, ON
Nipissing First Nation
Age 17
Copper Cliff, ON
M'Chigeeng First Nation
Age 17
Saskatoon, SK
Thunderchild First Nation
Age 17