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.
Akulivik, QC
Inuit
Age 11
Nanaimo, BC
Cree First Nations
Age 21
Edmonton, AB
Métis Nation of Alberta
Age 24
Orangeville, ON
Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation
Age 29
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 23
Telkwa, BC
Wet'suwet'en
Age 15
Fort Smith, NT
Fort Smith
Age 24
Prince Albert, SK
Muskoday
Age 19
Edmonton, AB
Metis
Age 15
Christian Island, ON
Beausoleil First Nation
Age 18
Natuashish, NL
Mushuau Innu
Age 14
Iqaluit, NU
Inuit
Age 21
Calgary, AB
Peguis First Nation
Age 26
Brooks, AB
Deline, Northwest Territories
Age 17
Iqaluit , NU
Inuit
Age 20
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 22
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 18
Langley, BC
Eabametoong First Nation
Age 21
Terrace, BC
Witset
Age 28
Montreal, ON
Aamjiwnaang (Ojibwe)
Age 29
Fort Macleod, AB
Piikani Nation
Age 15
Fort Macleod, AB
Piikani First Nation
Age 24
Tottenham, ON
Chippewas of Georgina Island
Age 16
Edmonton, AB
Non-Status Mi'kmaq and Algonquin
Age 27