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
Fairford, MB
Pinaymootang (Fairford, Manitoba)
Age 12
Copper Cliff, ON
M'Chigeeng First Nation
Age 17
Maskwacis, Alberta, AB
Maskwacis
Age 17
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Nation
Age 25
Mississauga, ON
Nipissing First Nation
Age 17
Prince Albert, SK
Muskoday
Age 19
Winnipeg, MB
Pinaymootang
Age 16
Waldheim, SK
Lac La Ronge
Age 20
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 18
Bruce Mines, ON
East Algoma Metis and Non-Status Indian Association
Age 17
Gift Lake, AB
Gift Lake Métis Settlement
Age 17
Akwesasne, ON
Akwesasne
Age 22
Prince Albert, SK
Métis
Age 22
Attawapiskat, ON
Attawapiskat First Nations
Age 15
Langley, BC
Tsimshian (Metlakatla Band in Prince Rupert)
Age 9
Winnipeg, MB
St. Theresa Point First Nation
Age 16
Massey , ON
Sagamok First Nation
Age 28
Iqaluit , NU
Inuit
Age 20
Winnipeg, MB
parent prefers not to indicate
Age 9
Fort Qu'Appelle, SK
Cowessess First Nation
Age 28
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 29
Terrace, BC
Witset
Age 28
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlett First Nations
Age 25