My name is Faith Nitsiza, I’m from Whati, NWT, and I am participating in NYA’s Canadian Program. I am placed in Powell River, British Columbia, volunteering at the qathet Museum and Archives.

So far, everything is amazing! I love my host community, my host family is great, and my placement buddy, Kylar, is amazing! I honestly don’t regret joining the program and coming here.

I learned so much and did so much in just a span of weeks! Working at a museum is fun in its own way, though I mostly do office work, like filing records, properly handling artifacts, etc. I find it a great experience to work at and I enjoy the people I am working with. 

Aside from my volunteer work, my host family took us to do many different things, like going shopping at shops or vendors, attending community events, and going sightseeing!

Overall, my experience so far has been amazing! It feels as if no time has passed, yet everything is going by fast. I am forever grateful for this experience and am happy that I got the opportunity to be here. 

Faith Nitsiza