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.
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlet First Nations
Age 27
Prince Albert, SK
Muskoday
Age 19
Kuujjuaq, QC
Kuujjuaq Community
Age 26
Thunder Bay, ON
Couchiching First Nation
Age 18
Cape Dorset, NU
Inuit
Age 15
Edmonton, AB
Metis
Age 15
Akwesasne, ON
Akwesasne
Age 22
Prince Albert, SK
Patuanak
Age 28
Surrey, BC
Metis/Cree
Age 17
Fairford, MB
Pinaymootang (Fairford, Manitoba)
Age 12
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Natio
Age 28
Mississauga, ON
Nipissing First Nation
Age 17
Oliver, BC
Osoyoos Indian Band
Age 10
Saskatoon, SK
Metís
Age 23
Iqaluit, NU
Kugluktuk
Age 24
Copper Cliff, ON
M'Chigeeng First Nation
Age 17
Calgary, AB
Poundmaker Cree Nation
Age 18
Prince Albert, SK
Métis
Age 22
Toronto, ON
Tsimshian and Gitxsan
Age 27
Atikokan, ON
Atikokan
Age 17
Nanaimo, BC
Snaw-Naw-As First Nation
Age 17
Fort Qu'Appelle, SK
Cowessess First Nation
Age 28
Winnipeg, MB
parent prefers not to indicate
Age 9
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 17