Kwe! My name is Rosie Sylliboy and I’m from the We’koqma’q First Nation.  In 1986, I had the pleasure of visiting a L’arche community in Iron Mines.  That was the day that changed the rest of my life!  The people living there were so welcoming and loving.  I continued with my visits and ended up working in the workshop.  Eventually, I joined the L’arche community and moved to a community in Tacoma, Washington.  I continued on my journey working for various group homes in Nova Scotia.  I always wished that there would be a place in our own Mi’kmaw Community that would do the same and follow in the philosophies as L’arche, where we celebrate the unique gifts of everyone.  In 2007, my wish came true!  Mawita’mk opened in We’koqma’q where they value and support the gifts of people with disabilities.  In 2012, I came back to my home community and started working at Mawita’mk as a support person.  I have learned so much from my friends here.  In 2015, I started my position as manager of Mawita’mk.  Now I can be part of making changes and bringing awareness for our people with disabilities.