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.
Nanaimo, BC
Snaw-Naw-As First Nation
Age 17
Prince Albert, SK
North Sask River Metis Nation
Age 24
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlet First Nations
Age 27
Fort Smith, NT
Fort Smith
Age 24
Prince Albert, SK
Patuanak
Age 28
Winnipeg, MB
Anishinaabe/Ojibway/First Nations
Age 14
Saskatoon, SK
Beardy’s/Okemasis First Nations, Métis
Age 18
Terrace, BC
Witset
Age 28
Cape Dorset, NU
Inuit
Age 15
Regina, SK
White Bear
Age 18
Saskatoon, SK
Metís
Age 23
Copper Cliff, ON
M'Chigeeng First Nation
Age 17
Attawapiskat, ON
Attawapiskat First Nations
Age 15
Calgary, AB
Tahltan
Age 10
Whitehorse, YT
Kaska Dene
Age 26
Edson, AB
Telegraph Creek
Age 18
Kuujjuaq, QC
Kuujjuaq Community
Age 26
Winnipeg, MB
metis
Age 9
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 17
Iqaluit, NU
Kugluktuk
Age 24
Akwesasne, ON
Akwesasne
Age 22
Bruce Mines, ON
East Algoma Metis and Non-Status Indian Association
Age 17
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlett First Nations
Age 25
Lethbridge, AB
The Blood Tribe
Age 18