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.
Ohsweken, ON
Mohawk/ Six Nations of the Grand River
Age 13
Edmonton, AB
Métis Nation of Alberta
Age 24
Calgary, AB
Peguis First Nation
Age 26
Winnipeg, MB
Age 24
Telkwa, BC
Moricetown, Wet'suwet'en Nation
Age 21
Orleans, ON
Qalipu Mi'kmaq
Age 18
Cape Dorset, NU
Inuit
Age 15
Copper Cliff, ON
M’Chigeeng First Nation
Age 15
Caledonia, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 18
Richmond, BC
Métis
Age 18
Iqaluit , NU
Inuit
Age 20
Kitchener, ON
Kitchener/Waterloo
Age 14
Maskwacis, Alberta, AB
Maskwacis
Age 17
Kelowna, BC
Oji-Cree and Pueblo
Age 21
Brantford, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River
Age 27
Winnipeg, MB
Bunibonibee Cree Nation
Age 18
Akwesasne, ON
Akwesasne
Age 22
Maliotenam, QC
Uashat Mak Mani-Utenam
Age 18
Fort Macleod, AB
Piikani First Nation
Age 24
Calgary, AB
Poundmaker Cree Nation
Age 18
Kelowna, BC
Peguis First Nation
Age 18
Bruce Mines, ON
East Algoma Metis and Non-Status Indian Association
Age 17
Akulivik, QC
Inuit
Age 11
Massey , ON
Sagamok First Nation
Age 28