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.
Ohsweken, ON
Mohawk
Age 25
Kelowna, BC
Metis
Age 16
Winnipeg, MB
Age 24
Kenora, ON
Grassy Narrows
Age 13
Vancouver, BC
Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation
Age 21
Richmond, BC
Métis
Age 18
Belleville, ON
Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory
Age 25
Iqaluit, NU
Kugluktuk
Age 24
Victoria, BC
Fort Nelson First Nation
Age 26
Edmonton, AB
Non-Status Mi'kmaq and Algonquin
Age 27
Winnipeg, MB
Métis
Age 17
Copper Cliff, ON
M’Chigeeng First Nation
Age 15
Winnipeg, MB
Sagkeeng First Nation
Age 27
Obedjiwan, QC
Atikamekw
Age 18
Langley, BC
Eabametoong First Nation
Age 21
Parry Sound, ON
Wasauksing First Nation
Age 25
Odanak, QC
Odanak
Age 27
Summerland, BC
Ojibway
Age 13
Stephenville Crossing, NL
St. George's Indian Band (Miqmaq)
Age 17
Bassano, AB
Siksika First Nation
Age 17
Victoria, BC
Kwakwaka'wakw
Age 17
Edmonton, AB
Kitigan Zibi Algonquin First Nation
Age 15
Copper Cliff, ON
M'Chigeeng First Nation
Age 17
Kitchener, ON
Kitchener/Waterloo
Age 14