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.
Terrace, BC
Witset
Age 28
Surrey, BC
Metis/Cree
Age 17
Winnipeg, MB
metis
Age 9
Maskwacis, Alberta, AB
Maskwacis
Age 17
Saskatoon, SK
Beardy’s/Okemasis First Nations, Métis
Age 18
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 19
Mississauga, ON
Nipissing First Nation
Age 17
Langley, BC
Tsimshian (Metlakatla Band in Prince Rupert)
Age 9
Copper Cliff, ON
M’Chigeeng First Nation
Age 15
Atikokan, ON
Metis - Atikokan
Age 11
Massey , ON
Sagamok First Nation
Age 28
Prince Albert, SK
Patuanak
Age 28
Calgary, AB
Tahltan
Age 10
Winnipeg, MB
parent prefers not to indicate
Age 9
London, ON
Beausoleil First Nation
Age 16
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 29
Iqaluit , NU
Inuit
Age 20
Edmonton, AB
Metis Nation of Alberta
Age 13
Massey, ON
Sagamok
Age 27
Regina, SK
Misipawistik Cree Nation
Age 23
Winnipeg, MB
Pinaymootang
Age 16
Oliver, BC
Osoyoos Indian Band
Age 10
Waldheim, SK
Lac La Ronge
Age 20
Parry Sound, ON
Wasauksing First Nation
Age 25