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 Aboriginal communities across Canada.
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlet First Nations
Age 27
Calgary, AB
Poundmaker Cree Nation
Age 18
Maskwacis, Alberta, AB
Maskwacis
Age 17
Copper Cliff, ON
M'Chigeeng First Nation
Age 17
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Nation
Age 25
Bruce Mines, ON
East Algoma Metis and Non-Status Indian Association
Age 17
Winnipeg, MB
Anishinaabe/Ojibway/First Nations
Age 14
Fort Smith, NT
Fort Smith
Age 24
Kuujjuaq, QC
Kuujjuaq Community
Age 26
Thompson, MB
Swampy Cree
Age 13
Thunder Bay, ON
Couchiching First Nation
Age 18
Copper Cliff, ON
M’Chigeeng First Nation
Age 15
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 22
Saskatoon, SK
Beardy’s/Okemasis First Nations, Métis
Age 18
Regina, SK
Misipawistik Cree Nation
Age 23
Prince Albert, SK
Métis
Age 22
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlett First Nations
Age 25
Attawapiskat, ON
Attawapiskat First Nations
Age 15
Christian Island, ON
Beausoleil First Nation
Age 18
Prince Albert, SK
Muskoday
Age 19
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Natio
Age 28
Prince Albert, SK
Patuanak
Age 28
Prince Albert, SK
North Sask River Metis Nation
Age 24
Gift Lake, AB
Gift Lake Métis Settlement
Age 17