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.
Kuujjuaq, QC
Kuujjuaq Community
Age 26
Edmonton, AB
Metis
Age 15
Parry Sound, ON
Wasauksing First Nation
Age 25
Winnipeg, MB
metis
Age 9
Maskwacis, Alberta, AB
Maskwacis
Age 17
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 19
Lethbridge, AB
The Blood Tribe
Age 18
London, ON
Beausoleil First Nation
Age 16
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 22
Wikwemikong, ON
Wikwemikong
Age 18
Copper Cliff, ON
M’Chigeeng First Nation
Age 15
Prince Albert, SK
Patuanak
Age 28
Akwesasne, ON
Akwesasne
Age 22
Langley, BC
Tsimshian (Metlakatla Band in Prince Rupert)
Age 9
Gift Lake, AB
Gift Lake Métis Settlement
Age 17
Winnipeg, MB
St. Theresa Point First Nation
Age 16
Regina, SK
Misipawistik Cree Nation
Age 23
Attawapiskat, ON
Attawapiskat First Nations
Age 15
Christian Island, ON
Beausoleil First Nation
Age 18
Regina, SK
White Bear
Age 18
Edmonton, AB
Metis Nation of Alberta
Age 13
Bruce Mines, ON
East Algoma Metis and Non-Status Indian Association
Age 17
Prince Albert, SK
Muskoday
Age 19
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Natio
Age 28