Meet The Team

Heather Spence

Indigenous Coordinator

Boo sho, my Traditional Name is Blue Thunderbird Women, I originated from Treaty One Territory. I am the Indigenous Coordinator with a lifetime of various lived experiences. Both my parents are residential school survivors. I have 5 children and 5 grandchildren. I currently reside in the Interior Region. My work also involves operating a Indigenous Peer Led Support Group that I and my partner founded in 2020 called KANDU (Knowleding All Nations & Developing Unity. I sit on various boards and committees some of which are: The Toxic Drug Supply Task Force, Indigenous Harm Reduction Community Council Committee, Peer Research Advisory Council, IH Peer Advisory, WCL Community of Practice Committee and many more. My passion is to be a voice for change for those involved in the Child Policing System. My vision is to support and empower our families and keep our Indigenous children out of the Child Welfare System.

Dorthy Goodeye

Elder Consultant/Board Memebr

Dorothy, our esteemed Indigenous Elder Consultant and Board Member, brings a wealth of knowledge rooted deeply in culture, change, and diversity. With a lifetime of experiences, she embodies resilience and wisdom, having overcome personal battles with addiction. Dorothy’s journey has been a testament to the power of cultural teachings in healing and transformation. As a beacon of strength and insight, Dorothy’s passion lies in creating spaces of healing and empowerment for all, transcending barriers and nurturing a more inclusive and compassionate world. 

Hawkfeather Peterson

Coordinator

Non-Binary birthing Parent to 6 children, recently lost their son.
● Activist and advocate as a person with living experience as a substance user.
● Currently works for Northern health as the Northern Peer Coordinator
● Formerly an executive director for both the provincial and federal drug user
networks/groups (CAPUD and BCYADWS).
● Has worked with the PPSUP since the inception of the project.
● Worker in the community as a harm reduction worker for VCH.
● Founded and ran a local drug user group on the Sunshine Coast.

Langley Simpson

President/Board Memebr

I’m a mom of 4 kids 2boys and 2girls ages 19, 15, 10 and 8 
I hail from the Fraser Valley Abbotsford area. I have living and lived experiences and I self identify as métis. I am proud to be the president and board member of PACK and to share in this organization’s journey.

Tyra Spence

Board Member

My name is Tyra Spence, traditional name is Blue Thunderbird Woman. I am originally from Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation located on Treaty 1 territory. I am a mother of 2 with a passion of creating regalia and beading. Currently I am in recovery and my advocacy focuses on individuals facing stigma, racism and discrimination. I believe all people should be treated with dignity and respect