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.
Saskatoon, SK
Metís
Age 23
Whitehorse, YT
Kaska Dene
Age 26
Fort Qu'Appelle, SK
Cowessess First Nation
Age 28
Atikokan, ON
Metis - Atikokan
Age 11
Winnipeg, MB
Anishinaabe/Ojibway/First Nations
Age 14
Akwesasne, ON
Akwesasne
Age 22
Edmonton , AB
Metis
Age 17
Winnipeg, MB
St. Theresa Point First Nation
Age 16
Langley, BC
Tsimshian (Metlakatla Band in Prince Rupert)
Age 9
Calgary, AB
Tahltan
Age 10
Prince Albert, SK
Patuanak
Age 28
Fairford, MB
Pinaymootang (Fairford, Manitoba)
Age 12
Cape Dorset, NU
Inuit
Age 15
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 19
Gift Lake, AB
Gift Lake Métis Settlement
Age 17
Winnipeg, MB
Pinaymootang
Age 16
Attawapiskat, ON
Attawapiskat First Nations
Age 15
Prince Albert, SK
North Sask River Metis Nation
Age 24
Maskwacis, Alberta, AB
Maskwacis
Age 17
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 29
Winnipeg, MB
metis
Age 9
Mississauga, ON
Nipissing First Nation
Age 17
Massey, ON
Sagamok
Age 27
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlett First Nations
Age 25