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.
Calgary, AB
Tahltan
Age 10
Calgary, AB
Poundmaker Cree Nation
Age 18
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Natio
Age 28
Terrace, BC
Witset
Age 28
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 18
Nanaimo, BC
Snaw-Naw-As First Nation
Age 17
Maskwacis, Alberta, AB
Maskwacis
Age 17
Fairford, MB
Pinaymootang (Fairford, Manitoba)
Age 12
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 29
Edson, AB
Telegraph Creek
Age 18
Atikokan, ON
Atikokan
Age 17
Edmonton , AB
Metis
Age 17
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Nation
Age 25
Winnipeg, MB
parent prefers not to indicate
Age 9
Lethbridge, AB
The Blood Tribe
Age 18
Cape Dorset, NU
Inuit
Age 15
Regina, SK
Misipawistik Cree Nation
Age 23
Toronto, ON
Tsimshian and Gitxsan
Age 27
Parry Sound, ON
Wasauksing First Nation
Age 25
Thunder Bay, ON
Couchiching First Nation
Age 18
Surrey, BC
Metis/Cree
Age 17
Copper Cliff, ON
M’Chigeeng First Nation
Age 15
Copper Cliff, ON
M'Chigeeng First Nation
Age 17
Attawapiskat, ON
Attawapiskat First Nations
Age 15