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.
Calgary, AB
Tahltan
Age 10
Parry Sound, ON
Wasauksing First Nation
Age 25
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlet First Nations
Age 27
Prince Albert, SK
Muskoday
Age 19
Atikokan, ON
Atikokan
Age 17
Bruce Mines, ON
East Algoma Metis and Non-Status Indian Association
Age 17
Saskatoon, SK
Metís
Age 23
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 17
Waldheim, SK
Lac La Ronge
Age 20
Whitehorse, YT
Kaska Dene
Age 26
Edmonton, AB
Metis Nation of Alberta
Age 13
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Nation
Age 25
Surrey, BC
Metis/Cree
Age 17
Copper Cliff, ON
M’Chigeeng First Nation
Age 15
Akwesasne, ON
Akwesasne
Age 22
Maskwacis, Alberta, AB
Maskwacis
Age 17
Prince Albert, SK
Patuanak
Age 28
Thunder Bay, ON
Couchiching First Nation
Age 18
Thompson, MB
Swampy Cree
Age 13
Toronto, ON
Tsimshian and Gitxsan
Age 27
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 22
Cape Dorset, NU
Inuit
Age 15
Copper Cliff, ON
M'Chigeeng First Nation
Age 17
Winnipeg, MB
Anishinaabe/Ojibway/First Nations
Age 14