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.
Iqaluit , NU
Inuit
Age 20
Iqaluit, NU
Kugluktuk
Age 24
Attawapiskat, ON
Attawapiskat First Nations
Age 15
Winnipeg, MB
Pinaymootang
Age 16
Winnipeg, MB
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Age 9
Edmonton , AB
Metis
Age 17
Prince Albert, SK
Muskoday
Age 19
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 29
Mississauga, ON
Nipissing First Nation
Age 17
Prince Albert, SK
North Sask River Metis Nation
Age 24
Maskwacis, Alberta, AB
Maskwacis
Age 17
Copper Cliff, ON
M’Chigeeng First Nation
Age 15
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 17
Saskatoon, SK
Beardy’s/Okemasis First Nations, Métis
Age 18
Fort Qu'Appelle, SK
Cowessess First Nation
Age 28
Cape Dorset, NU
Inuit
Age 15
Langley, BC
Tsimshian (Metlakatla Band in Prince Rupert)
Age 9
Oliver, BC
Osoyoos Indian Band
Age 10
Gift Lake, AB
Gift Lake Métis Settlement
Age 17
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 18
Waldheim, SK
Lac La Ronge
Age 20
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 19
Atikokan, ON
Metis - Atikokan
Age 11
Saskatoon, SK
Metís
Age 23