COMMUNITY ARTS MENTORSHIP PROGRAM WINS WCMA AWARD FOR COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE AT BREAKOUT WEST
The Community Arts Mentorship Program (CAMP) is proud to announce that it has received the Western Canadian Music Award (WCMA) for Community Excellence, presented by BreakOut West this past weeken
This prestigious honor celebrates CAMP’s impact, growth, and dedication to providing arts and cultural experiences, mentorship, and training in remote, underserved, and vulnerable First Nations and Métis communities across Saskatchewan.
Founded in 2019 by Juno Award-winning artist and music educator Eliza Doyle (B.Ed) and Cultural Consultant, Knowledge Keeper, and visual artist Holly Yuzicapi of Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation, CAMP has grown to operate eleven core programs annually since its incorporation in 2020. This recognition highlights the power of art in fostering connection, healing, and cultural pride while strengthening community capacity through mentorship and training.
In just a few years, CAMP has reached over 1,500 students, engaged more than 130 artists, and established impactful programming across 13 communities, including La Ronge, Saskatoon, Stanley Mission, and Pinehouse. The genesis of CAMP emerged from a deep bond between Eliza and Holly, both moved by a local mental health crisis. Their vision was simple but powerful: to provide arts programming that nurtures well-being, resilience, and a strong sense of identity.