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.
Iqaluit, NU
Inuit
Age 21
Bruce Mines, ON
East Algoma Metis and Non-Status Indian Association
Age 17
Calgary, AB
Kainai Nation
Age 29
Tottenham, ON
Chippewas of Georgina Island
Age 16
Kitchener, ON
Kitchener/Waterloo
Age 14
Prince Rupert, BC
Lax Kw'alaams
Age 20
Bassano, AB
Age 16
Parry Sound, ON
Wasauksing First Nation
Age 25
Winnipeg, MB
Bunibonibee Cree Nation
Age 18
Prince Albert, SK
Métis
Age 22
Christian Island, ON
Beausoleil First Nation
Age 18
Prince Albert, SK
Muskoday
Age 19
Nanaimo, BC
Cree First Nations
Age 21
Winnipeg, MB
Age 24
Winnipeg, MB
parent prefers not to indicate
Age 9
Ohsweken, ON
Mohawk/ Six Nations of the Grand River
Age 13
Ohsweken, ON
Mohawk
Age 25
Edmonton, AB
Metis
Age 15
Belleville, ON
Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory
Age 25
Iqaluit, NU
Kugluktuk
Age 24
Telkwa, BC
Moricetown, Wet'suwet'en Nation
Age 21
Surrey, BC
Metis/Cree
Age 17
Natuashish, NL
Mushuau Innu
Age 14
London, ON
Beausoleil First Nation
Age 16