Recovery Day Winnipeg 2024 Speakers
Hope from the ground up
We are so thrilled to have these 2 keynote speakers on Recovery Day 2024. They have both overcome personal struggles with addiction and have made significant positive changes in their life. They actively support others in their recovery journey, offering encouragement, guidance, and empathy. They advocate for awareness, education, and destigmatization of addiction and mental health issues!
For the full schedule of events, visit the Lineup page. For more about our entertainers, and the Family, Fitness, and Wellness activities, follow the links.
Charlotte Nolin
Charlotte is a 71-year-old Tastawiniyew Otipemisiwak (two-spirit Métis) who has devoted her life to protecting the children. A survivor of the Sixties Scoop, she walks with first-hand knowledge of the trauma that Indigenous peoples have to overcome today. Charlotte was most recently awarded SRWC‘s Community Champion award.
Will Gault
Will Gault, after battling alcoholism and homelessness, launched Willy Dogs, a hot dog cart in Winnipeg. Previously a peace officer, Gault lost everything due to addiction. He found support at Siloam Mission and the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba. Now in recovery, Gault is an entrepreneur and family man. His experience cooking hot dogs in the late 1990s inspired his new venture, supported by family and friends. His story is inspirational, demonstrating resilience and the possibility of long-term change. Will was also a recipient of SRWC‘s Community Champion award.
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