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.
Surrey, BC
Metis/Cree
Age 17
Edmonton , AB
Metis
Age 17
Kuujjuaq, QC
Kuujjuaq Community
Age 26
Bruce Mines, ON
East Algoma Metis and Non-Status Indian Association
Age 17
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 17
Langley, BC
Tsimshian (Metlakatla Band in Prince Rupert)
Age 9
Edmonton, AB
Metis
Age 15
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlett First Nations
Age 25
Edmonton, AB
Metis Nation of Alberta
Age 13
Thompson, MB
Swampy Cree
Age 13
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 18
Nanaimo, BC
Snaw-Naw-As First Nation
Age 17
Fairford, MB
Pinaymootang (Fairford, Manitoba)
Age 12
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 22
Saskatoon, SK
Beardy’s/Okemasis First Nations, Métis
Age 18
Montreal, ON
Aamjiwnaang (Ojibwe)
Age 29
Prince Albert, SK
Muskoday
Age 19
Gift Lake, AB
Gift Lake Métis Settlement
Age 17
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Nation
Age 25
Iqaluit, NU
Kugluktuk
Age 24
Calgary, AB
Poundmaker Cree Nation
Age 18
Copper Cliff, ON
M'Chigeeng First Nation
Age 17
Lethbridge, AB
The Blood Tribe
Age 18
Atikokan, ON
Atikokan
Age 17