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.
Cape Dorset, NU
Inuit
Age 15
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 17
Thompson, MB
Swampy Cree
Age 13
Copper Cliff, ON
M’Chigeeng First Nation
Age 15
Maskwacis, Alberta, AB
Maskwacis
Age 17
Edmonton, AB
Metis
Age 15
Iqaluit , NU
Inuit
Age 20
Edmonton , AB
Metis
Age 17
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 19
Langley, BC
Tsimshian (Metlakatla Band in Prince Rupert)
Age 9
Nanaimo, BC
Snaw-Naw-As First Nation
Age 17
Bruce Mines, ON
East Algoma Metis and Non-Status Indian Association
Age 17
Edson, AB
Telegraph Creek
Age 18
Regina, SK
Misipawistik Cree Nation
Age 23
Toronto, ON
Tsimshian and Gitxsan
Age 27
Lethbridge, AB
The Blood Tribe
Age 18
Calgary, AB
Poundmaker Cree Nation
Age 18
London, ON
Beausoleil First Nation
Age 16
Attawapiskat, ON
Attawapiskat First Nations
Age 15
Winnipeg, MB
Pinaymootang
Age 16
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Nation
Age 25
Saskatoon, SK
Metís
Age 23
Winnipeg, MB
St. Theresa Point First Nation
Age 16
Christian Island, ON
Beausoleil First Nation
Age 18