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.
Winnipeg, MB
Anishinaabe/Ojibway/First Nations
Age 14
Saskatoon, SK
Beardy’s/Okemasis First Nations, Métis
Age 18
Waldheim, SK
Lac La Ronge
Age 20
Cape Dorset, NU
Inuit
Age 15
Iqaluit , NU
Inuit
Age 20
Surrey, BC
Metis/Cree
Age 17
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlett First Nations
Age 25
Akwesasne, ON
Akwesasne
Age 22
Lethbridge, AB
The Blood Tribe
Age 18
Gift Lake, AB
Gift Lake Métis Settlement
Age 17
Copper Cliff, ON
M'Chigeeng First Nation
Age 17
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 17
Saskatoon, SK
Metís
Age 23
Winnipeg, MB
Pinaymootang
Age 16
Thunder Bay, ON
Couchiching First Nation
Age 18
Bruce Mines, ON
East Algoma Metis and Non-Status Indian Association
Age 17
Regina, SK
Misipawistik Cree Nation
Age 23
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 29
Thompson, MB
Swampy Cree
Age 13
Winnipeg, MB
parent prefers not to indicate
Age 9
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 22
Maskwacis, Alberta, AB
Maskwacis
Age 17
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlet First Nations
Age 27
Edmonton , AB
Metis
Age 17