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.
Gift Lake, AB
Gift Lake Métis Settlement
Age 17
Kuujjuaq, QC
Kuujjuaq Community
Age 26
Prince Albert, SK
Métis
Age 22
London, ON
Beausoleil First Nation
Age 16
Edmonton, AB
Metis
Age 15
Winnipeg, MB
parent prefers not to indicate
Age 9
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 19
Edmonton, AB
Metis Nation of Alberta
Age 13
Winnipeg, MB
metis
Age 9
Waldheim, SK
Lac La Ronge
Age 20
Iqaluit , NU
Inuit
Age 20
Fort Qu'Appelle, SK
Cowessess First Nation
Age 28
Atikokan, ON
Metis - Atikokan
Age 11
Christian Island, ON
Beausoleil First Nation
Age 18
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlett First Nations
Age 25
Lethbridge, AB
The Blood Tribe
Age 18
Oliver, BC
Osoyoos Indian Band
Age 10
Calgary, AB
Poundmaker Cree Nation
Age 18
Montreal, ON
Aamjiwnaang (Ojibwe)
Age 29
Prince Albert, SK
North Sask River Metis Nation
Age 24
Edmonton , AB
Metis
Age 17
Bruce Mines, ON
East Algoma Metis and Non-Status Indian Association
Age 17
Thompson, MB
Swampy Cree
Age 13
Attawapiskat, ON
Attawapiskat First Nations
Age 15