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.
Atikokan, ON
Atikokan
Age 17
Terrace, BC
Witset
Age 28
Atikokan, ON
Metis - Atikokan
Age 11
Prince Albert, SK
Muskoday
Age 19
Edmonton, AB
Metis
Age 15
Thompson, MB
Swampy Cree
Age 13
Copper Cliff, ON
M’Chigeeng First Nation
Age 15
Attawapiskat, ON
Attawapiskat First Nations
Age 15
Christian Island, ON
Beausoleil First Nation
Age 18
Copper Cliff, ON
M'Chigeeng First Nation
Age 17
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 17
Nanaimo, BC
Snaw-Naw-As First Nation
Age 17
Winnipeg, MB
Anishinaabe/Ojibway/First Nations
Age 14
Cape Dorset, NU
Inuit
Age 15
Fort Smith, NT
Fort Smith
Age 24
Saskatoon, SK
Beardy’s/Okemasis First Nations, Métis
Age 18
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Nation
Age 25
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 29
Winnipeg, MB
parent prefers not to indicate
Age 9
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlett First Nations
Age 25
Bruce Mines, ON
East Algoma Metis and Non-Status Indian Association
Age 17
Calgary, AB
Tahltan
Age 10
Surrey, BC
Metis/Cree
Age 17
Montreal, ON
Aamjiwnaang (Ojibwe)
Age 29