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
Pinaymootang
Age 16
Maskwacis, Alberta, AB
Maskwacis
Age 17
Fort Smith, NT
Fort Smith
Age 24
Edmonton, AB
Metis
Age 15
Wikwemikong, ON
Wikwemikong
Age 18
Prince Albert, SK
Métis
Age 22
Kuujjuaq, QC
Kuujjuaq Community
Age 26
Iqaluit , NU
Inuit
Age 20
Regina, SK
White Bear
Age 18
Parry Sound, ON
Wasauksing First Nation
Age 25
Nanaimo, BC
Snaw-Naw-As First Nation
Age 17
Winnipeg, MB
parent prefers not to indicate
Age 9
Bruce Mines, ON
East Algoma Metis and Non-Status Indian Association
Age 17
Thompson, MB
Swampy Cree
Age 13
Thunder Bay, ON
Couchiching First Nation
Age 18
Atikokan, ON
Metis - Atikokan
Age 11
Lethbridge, AB
The Blood Tribe
Age 18
Fort Qu'Appelle, SK
Cowessess First Nation
Age 28
Fairford, MB
Pinaymootang (Fairford, Manitoba)
Age 12
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 18
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 22
Atikokan, ON
Atikokan
Age 17
Prince Albert, SK
Patuanak
Age 28
Massey, ON
Sagamok
Age 27