Insights into the Transgender World of Jett Brewer

Presenter: Jett Brewer

Jett Brewer tells us about his personal journey as a transgender person. Jett Brewer is a trans man who is transitioning midlife. After 3 decades of depression and social anxiety he discovered the cause of these struggles to be that he is transgender. He was shocked to learn that gender issues are incredibly common. He spent the next 3 years doing peer counselling, advocating, lobbying and educating anyone that would listen about trans issues. He has held the positions of Vice President and Co-Chair of TransSask, and been on many boards and committees with such organizations as Queen City Pride and Camp fyrefly.

Jett has spoken at rallies at City Hall and the Legislative building. He has also talked to university classes, community organizations, churches, and the Regina Mental Health Clinic staff. He has helped facilitate support groups for trans gender individuals as well as their families. He has met personally with politicians and participated in a provincial education round table on GLBTQ issues. He has been interviewed on TV and radio many times. Most recently he has put volunteering aside to focus on his own healing journey. He is breaking his silence now because of his respect for the Unitarian Fellowship and the relationships he has built with some of the members here.