Becky Nicholas is a peer outreach worker with Nova Scotia Transitional and Advocacy (NSTAY), a program run by YWCA Halifax. Becky recently graduated from NSCC, earning a social services diploma; she will attend CBU this fall. She is a resilient 45-year-old Mi’kmaw woman. She is a recovering substance user who in the last three years has made solid life changes, giving her a source of pride and sense of accomplishment.