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.
Saskatoon, SK
Metís
Age 23
Christian Island, ON
Beausoleil First Nation
Age 18
Winnipeg, MB
metis
Age 9
Attawapiskat, ON
Attawapiskat First Nations
Age 15
London, ON
Beausoleil First Nation
Age 16
Thompson, MB
Swampy Cree
Age 13
Prince Albert, SK
Patuanak
Age 28
Winnipeg, MB
St. Theresa Point First Nation
Age 16
Bruce Mines, ON
East Algoma Metis and Non-Status Indian Association
Age 17
Wikwemikong, ON
Wikwemikong
Age 18
Copper Cliff, ON
M'Chigeeng First Nation
Age 17
Regina, SK
White Bear
Age 18
Iqaluit , NU
Inuit
Age 20
Massey , ON
Sagamok First Nation
Age 28
Winnipeg, MB
parent prefers not to indicate
Age 9
Fort Qu'Appelle, SK
Cowessess First Nation
Age 28
Atikokan, ON
Atikokan
Age 17
Prince Albert, SK
North Sask River Metis Nation
Age 24
Calgary, AB
Poundmaker Cree Nation
Age 18
Montreal, ON
Aamjiwnaang (Ojibwe)
Age 29
Prince Albert, SK
Métis
Age 22
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 29
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 22
Surrey, BC
Metis/Cree
Age 17