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.
Toronto, ON
Tsimshian and Gitxsan
Age 27
Edmonton, AB
Metis Nation of Alberta
Age 13
Montreal, ON
Aamjiwnaang (Ojibwe)
Age 29
Parry Sound, ON
Wasauksing First Nation
Age 25
Edmonton, AB
Metis
Age 15
Prince Albert, SK
Muskoday
Age 19
Winnipeg, MB
Pinaymootang
Age 16
Langley, BC
Tsimshian (Metlakatla Band in Prince Rupert)
Age 9
Cape Dorset, NU
Inuit
Age 15
Whitehorse, YT
Kaska Dene
Age 26
Calgary, AB
Tahltan
Age 10
Regina, SK
White Bear
Age 18
Mississauga, ON
Nipissing First Nation
Age 17
Thompson, MB
Swampy Cree
Age 13
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Natio
Age 28
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 22
Thunder Bay, ON
Couchiching First Nation
Age 18
Attawapiskat, ON
Attawapiskat First Nations
Age 15
Waldheim, SK
Lac La Ronge
Age 20
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 19
Regina, SK
Misipawistik Cree Nation
Age 23
Copper Cliff, ON
M'Chigeeng First Nation
Age 17
Winnipeg, MB
metis
Age 9
Saskatoon, SK
Beardy’s/Okemasis First Nations, Métis
Age 18