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Lived experience isn’t who we are, but it’s made us who we are. If you want to teach others how to build a support network, asking those who have been through it is an excellent place to start. Lived experience offers perspectives and real-world understanding of how to engage with people where they are today and support their progress. It’s about giving opportunities and recognizing the importance of providing second, third, and fourth chances.
Parker & Assu provides training and workshops focusing on wellness journeys, creating more stability and less isolation. We advocate for equitable opportunities and harm reduction, prioritize safety, and ensure that people with lived experiences receive recognition and respect. Our goal is to create inclusive environments where everyone feels valued and supported.
Everywhere people are welcome, we want to be there to welcome them.
Rachel Plamondon-Assu
Rachel, a proud Indigenous woman from the We Wai Kai Nation, Cape Mudge, specializes in creating innovative harm reduction programming with a focus on people with lived or living experiences (PWLLE). Rachel disrupts systems with radical love, drawing from over 14 years in nonprofit housing and peer harm reduction work. As Senior Manager of Peer and Harm Reduction Services at RainCity Housing, Rachel champions cultural safety and equity, leading initiatives that empower marginalized communities. She collaborates extensively with Indigenous groups and health authorities to ensure inclusive, impactful solutions.
Kevin Parker
Kevin is a harm reduction specialist dedicated to creating lasting positive impacts in communities. His journey began in survival mode, and he's now a speaker, leader, and advocate for helping marginalized individuals and community members. Kevin specializes in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within organizations and leadership. With nearly a decade at RainCity Housing, he led harm reduction efforts and group leadership roles. His good work continues at the SpencerCreo Foundation, where Kevin provides peer support, emphasizing that a wellness journey away from addiction is achievable and there's always hope.
