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.
Cape Dorset, NU
Inuit
Age 15
Winnipeg, MB
Anishinaabe/Ojibway/First Nations
Age 14
Whitehorse, YT
Kaska Dene
Age 26
Toronto, ON
Henvy Inlett First Nations
Age 25
Winnipeg, MB
Pinaymootang
Age 16
Saskatoon, SK
Beardy’s/Okemasis First Nations, Métis
Age 18
Toronto, ON
Tsimshian and Gitxsan
Age 27
Winnipeg, MB
Peguis First Natio
Age 28
Thompson, MB
Swampy Cree
Age 13
Kuujjuaq, QC
Kuujjuaq Community
Age 26
Calgary, AB
Tahltan
Age 10
Saskatoon, SK
Metís
Age 23
Ohsweken, ON
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Age 29
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 19
Copper Cliff, ON
M’Chigeeng First Nation
Age 15
Fort Smith, NT
Fort Smith
Age 24
Maskwacis, Alberta, AB
Maskwacis
Age 17
Winnipeg, MB
parent prefers not to indicate
Age 9
Massey, ON
Sagamok
Age 27
Montreal, ON
Aamjiwnaang (Ojibwe)
Age 29
Edmonton, AB
Metis Nation of Alberta
Age 13
Akwesasne, ON
Akwesasne
Age 22
Winnipeg, MB
metis
Age 9
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 17