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.
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 29
Atikokan, ON
Atikokan
Age 17
Copper Cliff, ON
M’Chigeeng First Nation
Age 15
Edson, AB
Telegraph Creek
Age 18
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlet First Nations
Age 27
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 22
Winnipeg, MB
St. Theresa Point First Nation
Age 16
Calgary, AB
Poundmaker Cree Nation
Age 18
Fairford, MB
Pinaymootang (Fairford, Manitoba)
Age 12
Winnipeg, MB
metis
Age 9
Winnipeg, MB
parent prefers not to indicate
Age 9
Massey, ON
Sagamok
Age 27
Winnipeg, MB
Anishinaabe/Ojibway/First Nations
Age 14
Saskatoon, SK
Beardy’s/Okemasis First Nations, Métis
Age 18
Nanaimo, BC
Snaw-Naw-As First Nation
Age 17
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Nation
Age 25
Wikwemikong, ON
Wikwemikong
Age 18
Iqaluit, NU
Kugluktuk
Age 24
Copper Cliff, ON
M'Chigeeng First Nation
Age 17
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlett First Nations
Age 25
Lethbridge, AB
The Blood Tribe
Age 18
Regina, SK
Misipawistik Cree Nation
Age 23
Regina, SK
White Bear
Age 18
Prince Albert, SK
North Sask River Metis Nation
Age 24