Kiyan’s story: Becoming an art assistant volunteer

Kiyan has made a significant impact on Access Alliance’s art programs, beginning with the HEAL program and later participating in the Newcomer Wellbeing Workshop and Nesting Grounds. She eventually became a volunteer Wellbeing Assistant, supporting the facilitator team and serving as a community leader. Aspiring to become a well-being coach, Kiyan continues to inspire and uplift those around her.

“I am using arts to open my mind and expand in my thinking. It is more effective–I can explain something I can’t speak, but is easy to draw using color and all the stuff that you have. Something develops in art; it gives you feelings like you are an artist and doing something special, that you have talent and skill. It gives you confidence. [As a wellbeing assistant] I feel like staff, and this is my goal. I applied for the Humber College Wellbeing Coach program!”

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