EMPOWER 2 RECOVER EVENTS
At Empower 2 Recover, our events are the heart and soul of our mission to foster a supportive community and share invaluable resources for overcoming addiction and mental health struggles. Each event is designed to inspire, educate, and connect individuals from all walks of life who are committed to making a difference in the recovery community.
Why Attend?
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Gain Knowledge: Stay informed about the latest advancements and effective practices in addiction recovery and mental health.
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Find Support: Connect with others who understand your journey and can offer encouragement and support.
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Be Inspired: Leave our events feeling motivated and empowered to continue your path to recovery.
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Get Involved: Learn how you can contribute to the recovery community and help others on their journey.
Join us at our next event and be part of a movement that believes in the power of recovery. Together, we can make a difference and show that recovery truly is the new superpower.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Inspiring Stories
Hear firsthand accounts from individuals who have triumphed over addiction and mental health challenges. These powerful stories of resilience and recovery provide hope and motivation to all attendees.
Lived Experience Speakers
Learn from lived experience and leading professionals in the fields of addiction recovery, mental health, and wellness. Our speakers include a wide range of lived experience people in recovery, counsellors, authors, and advocates who share their knowledge and expertise on the latest trends and effective strategies for recovery.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with a diverse group of attendees, including individuals in recovery, family members, support professionals, and vendors. Our events provide a platform for building meaningful connections and fostering a supportive network.
UPCOMING EVENT'S - PREVIOUS EVENT 2023 - 2025
PREVIOUS EVENT'S 2023 - 2025
EVENT 1
E2R NEW WESTMINSTER BC - THE ANVIL CENTRE, SAT, MAY 27th 2023
E2R LIVED EXPERIENCED SPEAKERS
- Shea Emry – 2 X CFL Champion
- Jay Barnard – Chef Recovery
- Carl Heath – EnergyWize
- Brooke Robichaud – SoberBiz Co.
- Ashley Beacage – Recovery Couple
- Scott Cramer – Daily Dad
- Ted Wilson – Team Unity
COMMUNITY PARTNERS - SUPPORT PACKAGES
- HYPE Recovery
- EnergyWize University Of Life
- Smith Family Foundation
- SoberBiz Co.
- Wealth Warriors
- Team Unity
- Recovery Nutrition - Optimum Health & Koyla
COMMUNITY ASSETS / VENDORS / RECOVERY PROGRAMS
- Westminster House
- Last Door Society
- Life Recovery
- Harbour Light
- Hope For Freedom Society
Tesla Beds - Energy Healing Technology
Charity Donation - Kids Play Foundation
EVENT 2
E2R KENORA, ONTARIO - SEVEN GENERATIONS EDUCATION CENTRE, SAT, SEPTEMBER 17tH 2023
E2R LIVED EXPERIENCED SPEAKERS
- Beatrice Love - Canada's Got Talent
- Alicia McCready – Treaty 3 Police
- Jay Barnard – Chef Recovery
- Carl Heath – EnergyWize
- Mike Giguere – Homeless Recovery
- Street Angel – Empowering Youth
- Daryl Red Sky – Knowledge keeper
- Eric Melillo – MP / Shae Gander – Physiotherapy / Ashley Beacage - Recovery Couple / Henry Wall – CAO
- Andy Scribilo – KDCC President / Marty Nadon
COMMUNITY PARTNERS - SUPPORT PACKAGES
- SHAW TV / KDSB / HYPE Recovery / KDCC
- EnergyWize University Of Life / SoberBiz Co.
- Wealth Warriors / CMHA
- Neuro Street, Big Graphic
- Sunset Country Family Health Team
- Dearborn Therapy / Kinsmen
- Kenora Hospitality Alliance
- Stellar Seafood
COMMUNITY ASSETS / VENDORS / RECOVERY PROGRAMS
- HYPE Recovery
- EnergyWize University Of Life
- Eric Melillo - MP
- City Of Kenora
- Womens Place Kenora
- Treaty 3 Police
- Hope For Freedom Society
- Beatrice Love – Singer / Author
Inkind Contributions
- Safeway / Nautical Coffee
EVENT 3
E2R CALGARY, ALBERTA - SILVER SPRINGS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB, SAT, NOVEMBER 18th 2023
E2R LIVED EXPERIENCED SPEAKERS
- Jay Barnard – Chef Recovery
- Carl Heath – EnergyWize
- Brooke Robichaud – SoberBiz Co.
- Ciara Brady – AARC, Family Recovery
- Mike Giguere – Homeless to Recovery
- Street Angel – Empowering Youth
- John Biggs – Recovery Nutrition - Optimum Health & Koyla
- Bill Ward – The Change Maker / Les Evans – Business Recovery Rebuild / Misty Wind – From Prison to Freedom
- Jolene Steenson / Greg Rider – Musician / Earl Thiessen – Oxford House / Lucien Brostre – Musician
- Mark Meincke – Trauma Recover Veterans Podcast
COMMUNITY PARTNERS - SUPPORT PACKAGES
- HYPE Recovery
- EnergyWize University Of Life
- SoberBiz Co.
- Wealth Warriors
- Recovery Nutrition - Optimum Health
& Koyla
COMMUNITY ASSETS / VENDORS / RECOVERY PROGRAMS
- Teen Challenge – Addiction Recovery
- NAM – Holistic Recovery
- Oxford House – Homes for Recovery
- Bill Ward Life?
- Alcove – Addiction Recovery for Women
- Recovery Nutrition - Optimum health & Kolya
Energy Healing Modality - Centre Of The HeArt – Art Therapy
EVENT 4
E2R TIMMONS, ONTARIO - SILVER SPRINGS GOLF
& COUNTRY CLUB,SAT, NOVEMBER 18th 2023
E2R LIVED EXPERIENCED SPEAKERS
- Keynote Speaker – Colicchie - Rapper in Recovery
- Jay Barnard – Chef Recovery
- Carl Heath – EnergyWize
- Street Angel – Empowering Youth
- George Pirie – Land Acknowledgement
- Michelle Boileau – Mayor of Timmins
- Jocelyne Boileau – Unbroken Recovery
- Greg Rider – Musician / Nancy Pentttila Lemire – Founder of Inner Miracles / Brian Marks - CDSSAB
- Bill Ward – The Change Maker / Kathryn Schwedhelm – Recovery North / Tammy Linekar – Jubilee Centre,
Recovery Advocate / Bobby Knauff – Comedian in Recovery / Ian Don Sivret – 1 Year in Recovery
COMMUNITY PARTNERS - SUPPORT PACKAGES
- HYPE Recovery
- EnergyWize University Of Life
- SoberBiz Co.
- KIDD Operations
- Wland Construction
- Desrochers Automotive
- Wealth Warriors
- Recovery Nutrition - Optimum Health & Koyla
EVENT 5
COMMUNITY ASSETS / VENDORS / RECOVERY PROGRAMS
- Mushkegowuk Fire Keeper Patrol
- Timmins and District Hospital
- Teen Challenge – Addiction Recovery
- Timmins Family Counselling Center
- Recovery Nutrition - Optimum health & Kolya
Energy Healing Modalities
- Super Patch Wellness
- Nancy Pentttila - Visualization
E2R > EDMONTON, ALBERTA - THE CONVENTION
CENTER, SAT, MAY 11th 2024
E2R LIVED EXPERIENCED SPEAKERS
- Keynote Speaker – Dave Hunter,
3 X Stanley Cup Champion
- Jay Barnard – Chef Recovery
- Carl Heath – EnergyWize
- Paul Collins – Collins Steele
- Dr. Wanda Polzin Holman – Little Warriors – Be Brave Ranch
- Carmel Pelly Author & Recovery Advocate
- Cary Snyder – Teen Challenge / Ciara Brady – AARC / John Biggs – Recovery Nutrition - Optimum Health & Koyla
- Shelly Sowan – Mustard Seed / Les Evans – Business Recovery Rebuild / Bill Ward – The Change Maker
- Kavis Reed – Former CFL player and Head Coach of Edmonton Eskimos / Gary Benoit – Front Line Resiliency Project
- Danny Floyd Cole – Singer / SongWriter
COMMUNITY PARTNERS - SUPPORT PACKAGES
- HYPE Recovery
- EnergyWize University Of Life
- SoberBiz Co
- Hunter Family Foundation
- Collins Capital
- RECON Trailers
- Purdy Nice Real Estate
- Swift Services
- Wealth Warriors
- Recovery Nutrition - Optimum Health & Koyla
- Prologic Construction Ltd
- Max Green Windows / Siding / Roofing
- Encore Technologies
EVENT 6
COMMUNITY ASSETS / VENDORS / RECOVERY PROGRAMS
- Teen Challenge – Addiction Recovery
- AARC – Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre
- Salvation Army
- Little Warriors - Be Brave Ranch
- The Mustard Seed
- Bill Ward Life - The Change Maker
- Oxford House – Homes for Recovery
- Legacy Place Society – Veterans Recovery
Recovery Nutrition - Optimum health & Kolya
Energy Healing Modality
- Super Patch Wellness
E2R Charity Donation to The Mental Health Foundation
E2R SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN, TCU PLACE, FRI, AUGUST 30th 2024
E2R LIVED EXPERIENCED SPEAKERS
- Keynote Speaker, Rod Pedersen - Hall of Fame Broadcaster
- Jay Barnard - Chef Recovery
- Carl Heath - EnergyWize
- Shalen Fox - Indigenous Motivational Speaker
- Dawn Deguire - Recovery Advocate
- Wendy Gore - Hickman - Physician In Recovery
- Tommy LaPlante - Metis Mental Health- Cary Snyder - Teen Challenge Canada / Brad Siroski - Public Speaker / Danny Floyd - Recovery Song Writer - Singer / Donna Gilchrist / Jayme Minor - Recovery Song Writer - Singer / Chantel Huel - Trap House Testimonies / Dino Miliotis - Spokesman For OPAID / Nancy Nance - / Daniel Hearn / Aaron Gleadow / Kathy Genest / Stacey Swampy / Betty Nipping Albright / Nathan Ballantyne / Micha Bufflo / Chris Moyan - Onyx Knight - Sacred Journey Healing