SCYAP Inc. was created and founded by Darrell B. Lechman in June of 2001. Business and program consultation was provided by Steven Wilson of SRW Consulting Inc. (Winnipeg)

For the most part it was Darrell's experience working as a Personal Development Coach for Aboriginal youth in combination with his admiration for the unbridled talent of graffiti artists that pushed him to answer his own questions of "How can we give these Aboriginal young people, 'at-risk' youth, and the underprivileged an opportunity to have equal access to arts training? And how can we take these talented graffiti vandals and have them re-channel their talent to positive initiatives and mainstream galleries?" His answer was the creation of SCYAP.

Darrell has a wealth of experience in Social Services and the private business sector. His over 20 years of experience includes; the coordination of a group home for mentally challenged youth for Protegra Inc. (Edm).; coordinating youth programs for the cities of Edmonton, and Winnipeg; instructing street proofing to children and youth for SPOK Inc. (Van.).; mentor and life coach for Boy's & Girl's clubs of Edmonton; and 14 years front line work at Stony Mountain Penitentiary (MB.). Further experience includes the development of small businesses in both Winnipeg and Edmonton.

Darrell Lechman has also been active with lecture and keynote speaking engagements. Previous engagements included Communicating Power Inc. of Edmonton; SPOK Inc. of Vancouver; Saskatoon Tribal Council; Saskatoon Public School Division; Frontier College, and the University of Saskatchewan. For bookings please contact SCYAP at (306) 652-7760.

The administration of SCYAP Inc. affairs and programming is guided by a volunteer board of directors made up of dedicated community leaders.