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.
Thunder Bay, ON
Couchiching First Nation
Age 18
Copper Cliff, ON
M’Chigeeng First Nation
Age 15
Iqaluit, NU
Kugluktuk
Age 24
Langley, BC
Tsimshian (Metlakatla Band in Prince Rupert)
Age 9
Calgary, AB
Tahltan
Age 10
Akwesasne, ON
Akwesasne
Age 22
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 29
Christian Island, ON
Beausoleil First Nation
Age 18
Gift Lake, AB
Gift Lake Métis Settlement
Age 17
Fairford, MB
Pinaymootang (Fairford, Manitoba)
Age 12
Maskwacis, Alberta, AB
Maskwacis
Age 17
Thompson, MB
Swampy Cree
Age 13
Cape Dorset, NU
Inuit
Age 15
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 17
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Nation
Age 25
Regina, SK
White Bear
Age 18
Terrace, BC
Witset
Age 28
Winnipeg, MB
Pinaymootang
Age 16
Saskatoon, SK
Beardy’s/Okemasis First Nations, Métis
Age 18
Winnipeg, MB
metis
Age 9
Saskatoon, SK
Metís
Age 23
Prince Albert, SK
Métis
Age 22
Kuujjuaq, QC
Kuujjuaq Community
Age 26
Waldheim, SK
Lac La Ronge
Age 20