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.
Atikokan, ON
Metis - Atikokan
Age 11
Gift Lake, AB
Gift Lake Métis Settlement
Age 17
Waldheim, SK
Lac La Ronge
Age 20
Saskatoon, SK
Metís
Age 23
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Nation
Age 25
London, ON
Beausoleil First Nation
Age 16
Christian Island, ON
Beausoleil First Nation
Age 18
Iqaluit, NU
Kugluktuk
Age 24
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 18
Akwesasne, ON
Akwesasne
Age 22
Wikwemikong, ON
Wikwemikong
Age 18
Fort Qu'Appelle, SK
Cowessess First Nation
Age 28
Winnipeg, MB
Anishinaabe/Ojibway/First Nations
Age 14
Prince Albert, SK
Patuanak
Age 28
Prince Albert, SK
Muskoday
Age 19
Calgary, AB
Poundmaker Cree Nation
Age 18
Toronto, ON
Tsimshian and Gitxsan
Age 27
Copper Cliff, ON
M’Chigeeng First Nation
Age 15
Prince Albert, SK
Métis
Age 22
Saskatoon, SK
Beardy’s/Okemasis First Nations, Métis
Age 18
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 17
Thompson, MB
Swampy Cree
Age 13
Attawapiskat, ON
Attawapiskat First Nations
Age 15
Whitehorse, YT
Kaska Dene
Age 26