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.
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Nation
Age 25
Thompson, MB
Swampy Cree
Age 13
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 18
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 19
North Vancouver, BC
Gitwangak Aboriginal Community
Age 14
Prince Albert, SK
Métis
Age 22
Tottenham, ON
Chippewas of Georgina Island
Age 16
Edson, AB
Telegraph Creek
Age 18
Camperville, MB
Pine Creek First Nation
Age 17
Kuujjuaq, QC
Kuujjuaq Community
Age 26
Thunder Bay, ON
Couchiching First Nation
Age 18
Winnipeg, MB
Sagkeeng First Nation
Age 27
Ohsweken, ON
Mohawk
Age 25
Saskatoon, SK
Beardy’s/Okemasis First Nations, Métis
Age 18
Surrey, BC
Metis/Cree
Age 17
Winnipeg, MB
Cree and Gitxsan Nations
Age 28
Port Williams, NS
Eskasoni First Nation
Age 22
Fort Qu'Appelle, SK
Cowessess First Nation
Age 28
Calgary, AB
Poundmaker Cree Nation
Age 18
Fort Smith, NT
Fort Smith
Age 24
Fort Nelson, BC
Age 27
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlet First Nations
Age 27
Attawapiskat, ON
Attawapiskat First Nations
Age 15
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 23