Indigenous singer who came out as trans reflects on her journey
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This is part of a series called Ann's Eye, featuring the work of Ann Paul, a Wolastoqey content creator. You can see more Ann's Eye pieces by clicking here.
For Mattie Comeau, a Mi'kmaw singer-songwriter from Elsipogtog First Nation, also known as Big Cove, the most joyful part of coming out as a transgender woman is getting to be herself.
Comeau, who sings with the Indigenous band The Hello Crows, came out when she was 33 years old. A year later, she's proudly living her authentic life. Scroll through the photos and watch the video to find out more about Comeau's journey.
Photographer Ann Paul brings an Indigenous lens to stories from First Nations communities across New Brunswick. Click here or on the image below to see more of her work.
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