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
Cape Dorset, NU
Inuit
Age 15
Burlington, ON
Upper Cayuga
Age 22
Waldheim, SK
Lac La Ronge
Age 20
Fort Qu'Appelle, SK
Cowessess First Nation
Age 28
Maskwacis, Alberta, AB
Maskwacis
Age 17
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 18
Langley, BC
Tsimshian (Metlakatla Band in Prince Rupert)
Age 9
Edmonton, AB
Metis
Age 15
Fairford, MB
Pinaymootang (Fairford, Manitoba)
Age 12
Nanaimo, BC
Snaw-Naw-As First Nation
Age 17
Calgary, AB
Poundmaker Cree Nation
Age 18
Calgary, AB
Tahltan
Age 10
Attawapiskat, ON
Attawapiskat First Nations
Age 15
Prince Albert, SK
North Sask River Metis Nation
Age 24
Gift Lake, AB
Gift Lake Métis Settlement
Age 17
Saskatoon, SK
Métis
Age 17
Atikokan, ON
Metis - Atikokan
Age 11
Prince Albert, SK
Muskoday
Age 19
Copper Cliff, ON
M’Chigeeng First Nation
Age 15
Terrace, BC
Witset
Age 28
Montreal, ON
Aamjiwnaang (Ojibwe)
Age 29
Edmonton, AB
Metis Nation of Alberta
Age 13
Toronto, ON
Tsimshian and Gitxsan
Age 27