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.
Maskwacis, Alberta, AB
Maskwacis
Age 17
Winnipeg, MB
Pinaymootang
Age 16
Surrey, BC
Metis/Cree
Age 17
Winnipeg, MB
St. Theresa Point First Nation
Age 16
Kuujjuaq, QC
Kuujjuaq Community
Age 26
Regina, SK
White Bear
Age 18
Bruce Mines, ON
East Algoma Metis and Non-Status Indian Association
Age 17
London, ON
Beausoleil First Nation
Age 16
Calgary, AB
Tahltan
Age 10
Winnipeg, MB
Anishinaabe/Ojibway/First Nations
Age 14
Copper Cliff, ON
M’Chigeeng First Nation
Age 15
Fort Qu'Appelle, SK
Cowessess First Nation
Age 28
Cape Dorset, NU
Inuit
Age 15
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlett First Nations
Age 25
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 18
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 22
Prince Albert, SK
North Sask River Metis Nation
Age 24
Copper Cliff, ON
M'Chigeeng First Nation
Age 17
Mississauga, ON
Nipissing First Nation
Age 17
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 17
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 29
Parry Sound, ON
Wasauksing First Nation
Age 25
Lethbridge, AB
The Blood Tribe
Age 18
Saskatoon, SK
Metís
Age 23