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.
Lethbridge, AB
The Blood Tribe
Age 18
Calgary, AB
Tahltan
Age 10
Regina, SK
White Bear
Age 18
Winnipeg, MB
St. Theresa Point First Nation
Age 16
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlett First Nations
Age 25
Mississauga, ON
Nipissing First Nation
Age 17
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 29
Fairford, MB
Pinaymootang (Fairford, Manitoba)
Age 12
Saskatoon, SK
Beardy’s/Okemasis First Nations, Métis
Age 18
Toronto, ON
Tsimshian and Gitxsan
Age 27
Christian Island, ON
Beausoleil First Nation
Age 18
Maskwacis, Alberta, AB
Maskwacis
Age 17
Calgary, AB
Poundmaker Cree Nation
Age 18
Winnipeg, MB
metis
Age 9
Edmonton, AB
Metis
Age 15
Prince Albert, SK
Muskoday
Age 19
Parry Sound, ON
Wasauksing First Nation
Age 25
Bruce Mines, ON
East Algoma Metis and Non-Status Indian Association
Age 17
Regina, SK
Misipawistik Cree Nation
Age 23
Gift Lake, AB
Gift Lake Métis Settlement
Age 17
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Nation
Age 25
Nanaimo, BC
Snaw-Naw-As First Nation
Age 17
Whitehorse, YT
Kaska Dene
Age 26
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlet First Nations
Age 27