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.
Montreal, ON
Aamjiwnaang (Ojibwe)
Age 29
Terrace, BC
Witset
Age 28
Prince Albert, SK
Métis
Age 22
Fairford, MB
Pinaymootang (Fairford, Manitoba)
Age 12
Nanaimo, BC
Snaw-Naw-As First Nation
Age 17
Maskwacis, Alberta, AB
Maskwacis
Age 17
Mississauga, ON
Nipissing First Nation
Age 17
Bruce Mines, ON
East Algoma Metis and Non-Status Indian Association
Age 17
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlett First Nations
Age 25
Kuujjuaq, QC
Kuujjuaq Community
Age 26
Saskatoon, SK
Metís
Age 23
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Nation
Age 25
Prince Albert, SK
North Sask River Metis Nation
Age 24
Massey, ON
Sagamok
Age 27
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 22
Iqaluit, NU
Kugluktuk
Age 24
Thompson, MB
Swampy Cree
Age 13
Wikwemikong, ON
Wikwemikong
Age 18
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlet First Nations
Age 27
Regina, SK
Misipawistik Cree Nation
Age 23
Gift Lake, AB
Gift Lake Métis Settlement
Age 17
Fort Smith, NT
Fort Smith
Age 24
Waldheim, SK
Lac La Ronge
Age 20
Edmonton , AB
Metis
Age 17