Career
He is best known for his 1996 novel The Lesser Blessed, which was adapted into a film by director Anita Doron in 2012. The Lesser Blessed is his only novel to date. He has also published several short story collections, including Angel Wing Splash Pattern, The Moon of Letting Go, Godless but Loyal to Heaven, and Night Moves.
Most of his work is set in the community of Fort Simmer, a fictionalization of his hometown.
He has also published children"s books, poetry and educational graphic novels. He worked with the Healthy Aboriginal Network to create and edit graphic novels.
Van Camp began his career as an intern on the writing staff of the television series North of 60. His finalist nominee was Little You artist Julie Flett.