UVic Alumni Guest Speaker Series: Storytelling with Richard Van Camp
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Join Richard Van Camp, BFA ’97, 2020 UVic Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, and UVic’s 2024/2025 Indigenous Storyteller-in-Residence, for two unforgettable storytelling sessions at UVic’s First Peoples House on Saturday, March 15.
A recipient of the Order of the Northwest Territories, Richard is a proud Tlicho Dene from Fort Smith, NWT, currently residing in Edmonton, Alberta. Richard is an internationally renowned storyteller and the best-selling author of 30 books and graphic novels, including The Spirit of Denendeh series and Moccasin Square Gardens. His novel The Lesser Blessed was adapted into a movie by First Generation Films. You can visit Richard on Facebook, Instagram, SoundCloud, YouTube and at www.richardvancamp.com
Storytelling Sessions:
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.: Storytime for little ones at First Peoples House
A special session where Richard will read from his beloved children's books, including Kiss by Kiss, May We Have Enough to Share, We Sang You Home and Little You. These stories celebrate the beauty of childhood with themes of love, connection and belonging. Alumni with young children and local community members are invited to register for this session.
12 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.: A Deep Dive into Indigenous Storytelling
Richard will showcase a variety of his novels and explore the vital role of storytelling in Indigenous cultures. This session will also include an exclusive screening of Inkwo for When the Starving Return, a stop-motion animated short directed by Amanda Strong and co-written by Richard, based on his short story Wheetago War, from the collection, Night Moves. The film is presented with the support of Spotted Fawn Productions and the National Film Board of Canada and has been selected for the 2025 Sundance and 2024 Toronto International Film Festivals. We encourage alumni, students, faculty, staff and community members to attend. Please be aware that the film is intended for mature audiences, and it is recommended for viewers ages 16 and older.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to experience the magic of storytelling!
Registration for these events are now closed. If you have questions or want to attend on Saturday, please contact our office via email or phone 250-721-6000.
Can't make it to these events? Registration is now open for an exclusive virtual screeening of Inkwoo for When the Starving Return.
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