08/25/2026
Producer/Director, Jordan Perreault, will be sharing his "Minor Setbacks, Major Comebacks" presentation at the 3rd Annual Compassion in Action Gathering in Dryden, ON hosted by Community Living Dryden-Sioux Lookout next month.
Through his presentation, Jordan shares his lived experience of overcoming a difficult upbringing and youth custody, and how resilience, accountability, and creativity helped him build a career in media. His sessions combine real-world storytelling with videography and photography skills, giving youth and adults practical tools and a belief that change and success are possible.
What can we learn from lived experience?
At this year's Compassion in Action Gathering, attendees will hear powerful stories of resilience, recovery, and hope from speakers who have turned personal challenges into opportunities for growth and leadership.
These conversations help all of us better understand what supports recovery, builds connection, and creates meaningful change.
Featured speakers include:
🌟 Jay Barnard (Chef Recovery)
🌟 Jordan Perreault
🌟 Katrina Stephenson, RN
🌟 Jessie Leutschaft & Clark Patterson (MCRT)
🌟 Surrey Place Clinical Support Team
🎟️ Reserve your spot: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/3rd-annual-compassion-in-action-gathering-tickets-1990982303666