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.
Copper Cliff, ON
M'Chigeeng First Nation
Age 17
Nanaimo, BC
Cree First Nations
Age 21
Listuguj, QC
Listuguj
Age 15
Langley, BC
Tsimshian (Metlakatla Band in Prince Rupert)
Age 9
Calgary, AB
Poundmaker Cree Nation
Age 18
Bruce Mines, ON
East Algoma Metis and Non-Status Indian Association
Age 17
Edenwold, SK
Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation
Age 17
Saskatoon, SK
Age 27
Iqaluit, NU
Inuit
Age 21
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 19
Massey, ON
Sagamok
Age 27
Kelowna, BC
Metis
Age 16
Regina, SK
Age 15
Kelowna, BC
Oji-Cree and Pueblo
Age 21
Radisson, SK
Métis Nation of Saskatchewan
Age 17
Winnipeg, MB
St. Theresa Point First Nation
Age 16
Winnipeg, MB
Métis
Age 17
Prince Albert, SK
Métis
Age 22
Christian Island, ON
Beausoleil First Nation
Age 18
Ohsweken, ON
Age 18
Calgary, AB
Peguis First Nation
Age 26
Atikokan, ON
Atikokan
Age 17
Merritt, BC
Zoht Reserve, Lower Nicola Indian Band, Nlaka'pamux Nation
Age 16
Notre-Dame-du-Nord, QC
Timiskaming First Nation
Age 25