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.
North Vancouver, BC
Gitwangak Aboriginal Community
Age 14
Kitchener, ON
Kitchener/Waterloo
Age 14
Québec, QC
Uashat mak Maliotenam
Age 22
Calgary, AB
Kainai Nation
Age 29
Surrey, BC
Metis/Cree
Age 17
Fort Nelson, BC
Age 27
Merritt, BC
Zoht Reserve, Lower Nicola Indian Band, Nlaka'pamux Nation
Age 14
Winnipeg, MB
Sagkeeng First Nation
Age 27
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 18
Vancouver, BC
Vancouver
Age 23
Ohsweken, ON
Age 18
Brantford, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River
Age 27
Port Williams, NS
Eskasoni First Nation
Age 22
Orleans, ON
Qalipu Mi'kmaq
Age 18
Radisson, SK
Métis Nation of Saskatchewan
Age 17
Winnipeg, MB
parent prefers not to indicate
Age 9
Kuujjuaq, QC
Kuujjuaq Community
Age 26
Terrace, BC
Witset
Age 28
Winnipeg, MB
Cree and Gitxsan Nations
Age 28
Massey , ON
Sagamok First Nation
Age 28
Winnipeg, MB
metis
Age 9
Nanaimo, BC
Cree First Nations
Age 21
Bruce Mines, ON
East Algoma Metis and Non-Status Indian Association
Age 17
Merritt, BC
Zoht Reserve, Lower Nicola Indian Band, Nlaka'pamux Nation
Age 16