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
Thunder Bay, ON
Couchiching First Nation
Age 18
Christian Island, ON
Beausoleil First Nation
Age 18
Attawapiskat, ON
Attawapiskat First Nations
Age 15
London, ON
Beausoleil First Nation
Age 16
Calgary, AB
Tahltan
Age 10
Atikokan, ON
Atikokan
Age 17
Langley, BC
Tsimshian (Metlakatla Band in Prince Rupert)
Age 9
Prince Albert, SK
Muskoday
Age 19
Winnipeg, MB
parent prefers not to indicate
Age 9
Regina, SK
Misipawistik Cree Nation
Age 23
Akwesasne, ON
Akwesasne
Age 22
Winnipeg, MB
Pinaymootang
Age 16
Cape Dorset, NU
Inuit
Age 15
Fairford, MB
Pinaymootang (Fairford, Manitoba)
Age 12
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 29
Parry Sound, ON
Wasauksing First Nation
Age 25
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 22
Thompson, MB
Swampy Cree
Age 13
Winnipeg, MB
Anishinaabe/Ojibway/First Nations
Age 14
Terrace, BC
Witset
Age 28
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Natio
Age 28
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Nation
Age 25