About
Join us for a special evening with Tłı̨chǫ Dene storyteller and bestselling author Richard Van Camp, author of 31 books over the past 30 years. Bringing together film, storytelling, and conversation in a welcoming, community-focused setting.
The evening begins with a reception featuring bannock and tea, followed by opening remarks from John Hampton and an introduction to Richard Van Camp. The program includes a screening of Inkwo for When the Starving Return (18 min), followed by an artist talk and a screening of Three Feathers (44 min). The evening continues with a second artist talk and concludes with closing remarks.
Throughout the program, Van Camp shares insights into his storytelling practice across writing and film, offering audiences an opportunity to engage with his work in multiple forms.
Schedule
6:00 PM – Reception (bannock and tea)
6:30 PM – Opening Remarks by John Hampton
6:35 PM – Joely BigEagle-Kequahtooway Introduction to Richard Van Camp
6:45 PM – Inkwo for When the Starving Return (18 min)
7:03 PM – Artist Talk
7:30 PM – Three Feathers (44 min)
8:15 PM – Artist Talk
8:30 PM – Closing Remarks
Instructor
A recipient of the Order of the Northwest Territories, Richard Van Camp is a proud Tlicho Dene from Fort Smith, NWT, now living in Edmonton, Treaty 6 Territory with his family. Richard is an internationally renowned storyteller and award-winning author of 31 books for all ages. His novel, The Lesser Blessed, is now a feature film on Prime Video, and his graphic novel with Neiva Mateus, Three Feathers, is now a feature film on APTN. He is a mentor with the Audible Indigenous Writers’ Circle, and he is the University of Victoria’s Indigenous Storyteller in Residence, where he teaches online about reclaiming family medicines. His new novel, BEAST, was a finalist for the Governor General’s Award in 2025. You can visit Richard on Facebook, Threads, Instagram, YouTube, SoundCloud, and at www.richardvancamp.com
Programming for this event is supported by TD.