Richard Van Camp

Richard Van Camp is a TlichoDene writer from Fort Smith, N.W.T. who has written over 20 books acrossmultiple genres. His graphic novelA Blanket of Butterflieswas nominated for an Eisner Award and his children's bookLittle You, illustrated by Julie Flett,was translated into Bush Cree, Plains Cree, South Slavey andChipewyan.

Van Camp's seminal 1996 novelThe Lesser Blessedwas adapted into a film by First Generation Films. His other books include Angel Wing Splash Pattern,Night Movesand We Sang You Home.

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Books by Richard Van Camp

Interviews with Richard Van Camp

Richard Van Camp on film 'The Lesser Blessed' screening in Yellowknife

12 years ago

Duration 3:48

Author Richard Van Camp speaks to CBC North host Kate Kyle about the screening of the film based on his book 'The Lesser Blessed'.

The Next Chapter35:47"Godless But Loyal to Heaven" author Richard Van Camp (Extended interview)

Shelagh's extended conversation.

The Next Chapter8:48Richard van Camp on three new books

The writer and storyteller talks about "Three Feathers," "Whistle" and "The Blue Raven."