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.
Kuujjuaq, QC
Kuujjuaq Community
Age 26
Gift Lake, AB
Gift Lake Métis Settlement
Age 17
Iqaluit , NU
Inuit
Age 20
Prince Albert, SK
Métis
Age 22
Akwesasne, ON
Akwesasne
Age 22
Langley, BC
Tsimshian (Metlakatla Band in Prince Rupert)
Age 9
Attawapiskat, ON
Attawapiskat First Nations
Age 15
Saskatoon, SK
Beardy’s/Okemasis First Nations, Métis
Age 18
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlet First Nations
Age 27
Montreal, ON
Aamjiwnaang (Ojibwe)
Age 29
Whitehorse, YT
Kaska Dene
Age 26
Calgary, AB
Tahltan
Age 10
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Nation
Age 25
Thompson, MB
Swampy Cree
Age 13
Iqaluit, NU
Kugluktuk
Age 24
Regina, SK
White Bear
Age 18
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 22
London, ON
Beausoleil First Nation
Age 16
Parry Sound, ON
Wasauksing First Nation
Age 25
Nanaimo, BC
Snaw-Naw-As First Nation
Age 17
Surrey, BC
Metis/Cree
Age 17
Mississauga, ON
Nipissing First Nation
Age 17
Prince Albert, SK
North Sask River Metis Nation
Age 24
Copper Cliff, ON
M’Chigeeng First Nation
Age 15