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.
Bruce Mines, ON
East Algoma Metis and Non-Status Indian Association
Age 17
Edmonton, AB
Metis Nation of Alberta
Age 13
Saskatoon, SK
Metís
Age 23
Prince Albert, SK
Patuanak
Age 28
Gift Lake, AB
Gift Lake Métis Settlement
Age 17
Attawapiskat, ON
Attawapiskat First Nations
Age 15
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 29
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 19
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 22
Winnipeg, MB
parent prefers not to indicate
Age 9
Prince Albert, SK
North Sask River Metis Nation
Age 24
Iqaluit, NU
Kugluktuk
Age 24
Lethbridge, AB
The Blood Tribe
Age 18
Massey, ON
Sagamok
Age 27
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Natio
Age 28
Maskwacis, Alberta, AB
Maskwacis
Age 17
Nanaimo, BC
Snaw-Naw-As First Nation
Age 17
Atikokan, ON
Atikokan
Age 17
Edmonton, AB
Metis
Age 15
Iqaluit , NU
Inuit
Age 20
Waldheim, SK
Lac La Ronge
Age 20
Winnipeg, MB
Pinaymootang
Age 16
London, ON
Beausoleil First Nation
Age 16
Langley, BC
Tsimshian (Metlakatla Band in Prince Rupert)
Age 9