I handed out over 200 (!!!) zines throughout the PeerWorks conference, summarizing some of my research on peer support!

(I spent the past week doing nothing but printing, folding, & cutting paper -- my hands hurt so badly, and I definitely don't reccommend making so many zines in such a short time -- but it was worth it!)

I'm going to take the next few days to rest and recover, then it's onto the next project!

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I also facilitated a "dreaming together" networking session/workshop alongside my colleague, where participants were invited to (re)imagine opportunties for professional advancement within the peer sector, and brainstorm other roles where our lived experience & peer-related skills can be a valuable asset. Lots of great ideas came out of this session, which we hope to share soon on the PeerWorks blog!

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On Tuesday and Wednesday, I attended the annual PeerWorks conference and delivered a presentation called "Work as Recovery: Warning Signs of Dystopian Futures?"

This presentation explored one potential reason why peer support is undervalued & underpaid, drawing discursive connections between peer support, sheltered workshops, and work therapy in 19th-20th century insane asylums.

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What an absolute whirlwind the past few days have been!

On Monday, myself and other PeerWorks members visited the Ontario legislature at Queen's Park. I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Mike Schreiner, MPP of Guelph and leader of the Green Party of Ontario, about the value of peer support and independent consumer/survivor initiatives.

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