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.
Cape Dorset, NU
Inuit
Age 15
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlet First Nations
Age 27
Atikokan, ON
Metis - Atikokan
Age 11
Thunder Bay, ON
Couchiching First Nation
Age 18
Edmonton , AB
Metis
Age 17
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 22
Saskatoon, SK
Beardy’s/Okemasis First Nations, Métis
Age 18
Attawapiskat, ON
Attawapiskat First Nations
Age 15
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Natio
Age 28
Whitehorse, YT
Kaska Dene
Age 26
Akwesasne, ON
Akwesasne
Age 22
Copper Cliff, ON
M’Chigeeng First Nation
Age 15
Prince Albert, SK
Métis
Age 22
Calgary, AB
Poundmaker Cree Nation
Age 18
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 18
Edson, AB
Telegraph Creek
Age 18
Wikwemikong, ON
Wikwemikong
Age 18
Winnipeg, MB
Anishinaabe/Ojibway/First Nations
Age 14
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 17
Prince Albert, SK
Patuanak
Age 28
Fort Qu'Appelle, SK
Cowessess First Nation
Age 28
Atikokan, ON
Atikokan
Age 17
Bruce Mines, ON
East Algoma Metis and Non-Status Indian Association
Age 17
Maskwacis, Alberta, AB
Maskwacis
Age 17