Am I a Boy or Girl is a series designed to record, share and celebrate the personal stories of transgender women and men from across Canada; stories of struggle, of courage and of triumph.
Pina NewmanPina was told to compete in sports and play with toys like transformers to 'make' her a boy. After years of abusing drugs and alcohol, Pina sobers up and is determined to live as a woman.
Stefonknee Wolscht
E3
Stefonknee WolschtStefonknee, a married father of 7, was an upstanding member of the Catholic Church and a successful car mechanic. But in her 40's Stefonknee risks everything to transition from male to female.
Evan Keleman
E4
Evan KelemanWhen Evan was 8 years old, he was sent to a psychiatric hospital, dosed with antipsychotics for not having proper gender behaviors.
Trey McGowan
E5
Trey McGowanGrowing up Trey was bullied and teased for being different. A chance encounter with "drag kings" changed his life and helped him realize he is actually a transgender man.
James Gardner
E6
James GardnerJames had a successful career as a female radio newscaster in Victoria. But after years living as Sheila, he put his career on the line when he transitioned from female to male.
Gayle Roberts
E7
Gayle RobertsFor most of her life, Gayle endured years of therapy because she had multiple personality disorder. After realizing her gender identity was female, Gayle transitioned from a man to a woman.
Marie Little
E8
Marie LittleAfter retiring, Marie took a trip to Cuba where she lived full-time as female. Upon returning, she decided to give away all her male clothes. But transitioning isn't as easy as Marie had hoped.
Sandy-Leo Laframboise
E9
Sandy-Leo LaframboiseAfter a lifetime of prostitution and partying, Sandy-Leo got sober and became a psychiatric nurse. Then she discovered her First Nations heritage and wants to live as 'two spirits'.
Savannah Burton
E10
Savannah BurtonSavannah wants to be Canada's first transgender athlete to compete internationally. According to the International Olympic Committee, she has to have sex reassignment surgery to compete as a woman.
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