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Interview with Ben Baader

Oral History interview with Ben Baader (01h 00mmm 57ss), conducted by Misha Falk in 2019.

Ben Baader (he/him) states that he had done a previous life story interview in 2015 with Oriol Poveda. Baader talks about coming to Winnipeg and getting a job at the University of Manitoba. Baader describes his experience of being trans as being “in-between” or “not-settled” but also “rich.” He describes his experience of being Jewish from Germany and his father surviving the Shoah as also contributing to this feeling of, “not being fully at home.” Baader describes how his ideas of identity and the gender spectrum have changed over time. He describes himself as “genderqueer,” but is comfortable not to categorize himself. Baader talks about the challenges of connecting with the trans community in Winnipeg as an older adult and his connections with the Orthodox Jewish trans community, as well as “Eshel,” an Orthodox LGBTQ+ organization. Baader references his experiences with transgender groups in New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, Indianapolis, as well as a German-Jewish lesbian group in Berlin. Baader talks about transphobia in the lesbian community. Baader talks about his experience with the health care system. Baader talks about trying to mentor the younger trans community and how things have changed for the newer generation.

Falk, Misha

Interview with Lara Rae

Oral History interview with Lara Rae (02h 13mmm 13ss), conducted by Misha Falk in 2019.

Lara Rae (she/her) begins the interview discussing her family and childhood. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, Rae’s family moved to Toronto, Canada in 1972. Rae talks about hiding her identity from her parents and their attitudes towards transgender persons. Rae discusses her early days in comedy and her involvement with the Winnipeg Comedy Festival. Rae speaks at length about her struggle with gender dysphoria; although she was aware she was transgender at an early age she was apprehensive about transitioning. Rae came out as transgender in 2016 and began transitioning at a late age. Rae talks about only feeling comfortable with dating men following her transition and surgery. She describes previously having anxiety about gay men stemming from the trauma experienced from a sexual assault when she was nineteen. Rae talks about her time as a comedian in the 1980s and her departure from the comedy scene. Rae talks about her trans rights activism and talks at length about the financial, organizational and emotional challenges of transitioning. Rae discusses the complexities of navigating the gender spectrum. Rae talks about her relationship with younger trans people and the broader LGBTQ+ community. Rae discusses her experiences with the Manitoba healthcare system. Rae also talks about art that was important to her in relation to her transition.

Falk, Misha

Interview with Jarvis Brownlie

Oral History interview with Jarvis Brownlie (02h 08mmm 10ss), conducted by Misha Falk in 2019.

Jarvis Brownlie (he/him) begins the interview by stating that he identifies as a queer man who is “fully transitioned.” He discusses his childhood, growing up, and his family at length, including how his mother is still in denial of his transition. Brownlie discusses coming out as a lesbian in 1984, the nineties, and different terminology concerning LGBTQ+ identity and gender roles. Brownlie discusses his long-term relationship and the support he received from his partner when he came out as trans in the late-nineties as being rather rare amongst lesbian relationships. Brownlie discusses his own experiences with homophobia. He talks about his work experience in academia and living in Winnipeg. Brownlie discusses his frustration with taking testosterone, navigating the medical system, and critiques the gender binary system. Brownlie discusses at length what trans means to him and discusses trans activism, literature, organizations, workshops, and more. Brownlie talks about LGBTQ+ spaces in Winnipeg, Pride, and the drag community. He also discusses the AIDS crisis and government policy towards trans persons.

Falk, Misha

Interview with Mateo Llanillos

Oral History interview with Mateo Llanillos (02h 00mmm 49ss), conducted by Misha Falk in 2019.

Mateo Llanillos (he/him) begins the interview with a conversation about his birth in Masaya, Nicaragua and subsequent immigration to Winnipeg, Canada. He talks about his family and their relationship as well as his childhood. Throughout the interview Llanillos discusses many topics including: gender identity, gender dysphoria, gendered privilege, gender-based violence, and restrictions to transitioning. He talks about coming out to his family, the death of his father, and the relationship with his mother. Llanillos converses at length about what trans means to him. Llanillos also discusses his interactions with Rainbow Resource Centre, the wider LGBTQ+ community, and the importance of having older trans members mentor trans youth. Llanillos talks about his experiences with the healthcare system as a trans person. Towards the end of the interview Llanillos discusses trans authors, art, literature, and a Winnipeg-based trans zine.

Falk, Misha

Interview with Brandy Pollard

Oral History interview withBrandy Pollard (0h 56mm 40ss), conducted by Misha Falk in 2019.

Brandy Pollard (she/her) begins the interview by discussing her early childhood and adolescence. Pollard reflects on being bullied in school leading to her quitting in grade ten despite having good marks. Pollard moves on to discuss her difficult marriage, struggle with her identity, and suicide attempt. She discusses seeking counselling and coming out to her sister, which leads to her coming out to her wife and children. Pollard talks about her transition and coming out at work which leads to an increasingly hostile work environment. Pollard moves on to talk about her identity and her relationship with other trans persons and the broader LGBTQ+ community. She discusses negative experiences engaging in the healthcare system as a trans person. Pollard ends the conversation talking about her poetry and art.

Falk, Misha

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