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.
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 22
Kuujjuaq, QC
Kuujjuaq Community
Age 26
Gift Lake, AB
Gift Lake Métis Settlement
Age 17
Parry Sound, ON
Wasauksing First Nation
Age 25
Waldheim, SK
Lac La Ronge
Age 20
Saskatoon, SK
Beardy’s/Okemasis First Nations, Métis
Age 18
Regina, SK
White Bear
Age 18
Edmonton, AB
Metis
Age 15
Fort Smith, NT
Fort Smith
Age 24
Attawapiskat, ON
Attawapiskat First Nations
Age 15
Massey, ON
Sagamok
Age 27
London, ON
Beausoleil First Nation
Age 16
Winnipeg, MB
metis
Age 9
Mississauga, ON
Nipissing First Nation
Age 17
Winnipeg, MB
Anishinaabe/Ojibway/First Nations
Age 14
Christian Island, ON
Beausoleil First Nation
Age 18
Fort Qu'Appelle, SK
Cowessess First Nation
Age 28
Iqaluit , NU
Inuit
Age 20
Winnipeg, MB
St. Theresa Point First Nation
Age 16
Surrey, BC
Metis/Cree
Age 17
Calgary, AB
Tahltan
Age 10
Nanaimo, BC
Snaw-Naw-As First Nation
Age 17
Iqaluit, NU
Kugluktuk
Age 24
Akwesasne, ON
Akwesasne
Age 22