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
Winnipeg, MB
Pinaymootang
Age 16
Nanaimo, BC
Snaw-Naw-As First Nation
Age 17
Copper Cliff, ON
M'Chigeeng First Nation
Age 17
Massey, ON
Sagamok
Age 27
Regina, SK
Misipawistik Cree Nation
Age 23
Waldheim, SK
Lac La Ronge
Age 20
Winnipeg, MB
parent prefers not to indicate
Age 9
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 18
Edmonton, AB
Metis Nation of Alberta
Age 13
Thompson, MB
Swampy Cree
Age 13
Fort Qu'Appelle, SK
Cowessess First Nation
Age 28
London, ON
Beausoleil First Nation
Age 16
Saskatoon, SK
Beardy’s/Okemasis First Nations, Métis
Age 18
Calgary, AB
Poundmaker Cree Nation
Age 18
Prince Albert, SK
Patuanak
Age 28
Prince Albert, SK
North Sask River Metis Nation
Age 24
Atikokan, ON
Metis - Atikokan
Age 11
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Natio
Age 28
Regina, SK
White Bear
Age 18
Winnipeg, MB
metis
Age 9
Iqaluit, NU
Kugluktuk
Age 24
Winnipeg, MB
Anishinaabe/Ojibway/First Nations
Age 14
Prince Albert, SK
Métis
Age 22