Hi, my name is Sunshine.

I’m from Gameti NWT and this summer I am living in Halifax, Nova Scotia with my host mom Michelle and her 4 cats Kula, Mango, Gracie, Mollie, and I am volunteering at the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre here. At the centre, I help with kids and the programs that the centre has. Since my arrival, I have gone to The Royal Nova Scotia Tattoo. I had an amazing experience there, I took pictures with the performers. On Canada Day, I went to Truro and spent time swimming in the pool, relaxing in the hot tub, watched the fireworks and made smores on the fire. I have also visited Peggy’s Cove and took great pictures there and I met with a local artist who showed me how to paint clouds on a piece she was working on, it was a great experience.

With my volunteer placement I visited one of the local museums, which was such a fun time. We did lots of activities with the kids and I also got to help make meals for the kids during program. I also had the chance to have a spa day at Remedy Facial Bar & Spa. We had self-serve facials, manicures and pedicures, and had such great service, and after we went for a walk at public gardens. I went to my first concert where we went to see Classified, I am such a huge fan of them now. I attended my first Pow Wow in Sipekne’katik First Nation and I wanted to cry seeing the dancers. It was such great experience and I loved it. I also went to my first Pride Parade where I got to walk in the parade with PSAC Atlantic, which was so prideful, and I loved the energy and experience. I attended my first boxing match and took pictures with the fighters, and it was so fun to watch and gain some knowledge. I have also been to the beach, and it was my first-time swimming in the ocean. I do not like the taste of salt water but I had great experiences there and found some seashells to bring back home. At night, I went on motorcycle ride and had so much fun.

It has been a busy summer and I am so thankful to have this opportunity and experience though NYA.