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.
Bruce Mines, ON
East Algoma Metis and Non-Status Indian Association
Age 17
Surrey, BC
Metis/Cree
Age 17
Kuujjuaq, QC
Kuujjuaq Community
Age 26
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 19
Bassano, AB
Age 16
Saskatoon, SK
Age 27
Maliotenam, QC
Uashat
Age 18
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 23
Port Alberni, BC
Nuu-chah-nulth, from the Ahousaht First Nation
Age 27
Merritt, BC
Zoht Reserve, Lower Nicola Indian Band, Nlaka'pamux Nation
Age 16
Regina, SK
White Bear
Age 18
Winnipeg, MB
Pinaymootang
Age 16
Gift Lake, AB
Gift Lake Métis Settlement
Age 17
Massey , ON
Sagamok First Nation
Age 28
Fort Macleod, AB
Piikani First Nation
Age 24
Iqaluit, NU
Kugluktuk
Age 24
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 29
Vancouver, BC
Vancouver
Age 23
Kitchener, ON
Kitchener/Waterloo
Age 14
North Vancouver, BC
Squamish Nation
Age 17
Thompson, MB
Swampy Cree
Age 13
Odanak, QC
Odanak
Age 27
Edmonton , AB
Metis
Age 17
Atikokan, ON
Atikokan
Age 17