Brandon Rhéal Amyot
@brandonamyot.bsky.social
They/Them. Lakehead grad, community organizer, and avid baker. On Chippewa Tri-Council territory in Barrie, ON. Opinions are my own. 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️🍊🌹🌾🍉
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Watching @avilewis.ca speak at a local restaurant patio in Niagara (where the Ontario NDP convention is happening) to a full crowd, speaking about wealth inequality and the need for addressing food insecurity. Lewis announced his run for the NDP leadership today.
September 20, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Watching @avilewis.ca speak at a local restaurant patio in Niagara (where the Ontario NDP convention is happening) to a full crowd, speaking about wealth inequality and the need for addressing food insecurity. Lewis announced his run for the NDP leadership today.
Forever grateful for my time at Lakehead & those who helped me get here. It wasn't always easy, but I made it, receiving not only me BASc Interdisciplinary Studies but also the President's Award.
The work continues in planting the seeds of a new world & nurturing then but today, I celebrate. 💙💛
The work continues in planting the seeds of a new world & nurturing then but today, I celebrate. 💙💛
June 6, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Forever grateful for my time at Lakehead & those who helped me get here. It wasn't always easy, but I made it, receiving not only me BASc Interdisciplinary Studies but also the President's Award.
The work continues in planting the seeds of a new world & nurturing then but today, I celebrate. 💙💛
The work continues in planting the seeds of a new world & nurturing then but today, I celebrate. 💙💛
Some hard losses tonight for progressive voices in Parliament. An IRS denialist won, as did an anti-science candidate & one who opposes unhoused people.
I hope this hung Parliament (likely to be led by Libs, by convention) delivers like the last one did. But tonight is not full relief for me.
I hope this hung Parliament (likely to be led by Libs, by convention) delivers like the last one did. But tonight is not full relief for me.
April 29, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Some hard losses tonight for progressive voices in Parliament. An IRS denialist won, as did an anti-science candidate & one who opposes unhoused people.
I hope this hung Parliament (likely to be led by Libs, by convention) delivers like the last one did. But tonight is not full relief for me.
I hope this hung Parliament (likely to be led by Libs, by convention) delivers like the last one did. But tonight is not full relief for me.
Today is a beautiful day to vote! I went and cast my ballot in the federal election this morning — quick, easy, and great to see a healthy turnout.
Polls are open today in Ontario until 9:30 PM. Be counted: find out where and how to vote at elections.ca!
Polls are open today in Ontario until 9:30 PM. Be counted: find out where and how to vote at elections.ca!
April 28, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Today is a beautiful day to vote! I went and cast my ballot in the federal election this morning — quick, easy, and great to see a healthy turnout.
Polls are open today in Ontario until 9:30 PM. Be counted: find out where and how to vote at elections.ca!
Polls are open today in Ontario until 9:30 PM. Be counted: find out where and how to vote at elections.ca!
Today's the perfect date.
April 25, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Today's the perfect date.
My friend Kyla, who is based in Ktaqmkuk and is a member of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation, is in need of some support as she works to complete her studies at Memorial. Any support folks can offer, or even a share, would be appreciated! www.gofundme.com/f/gofundme-p...
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April 22, 2025 at 12:05 AM
My friend Kyla, who is based in Ktaqmkuk and is a member of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation, is in need of some support as she works to complete her studies at Memorial. Any support folks can offer, or even a share, would be appreciated! www.gofundme.com/f/gofundme-p...
Doug Ford has 37 cabinet ministers and associate ministers, and has now appointed 42 parliamentary assistants.
His entire caucus has a role that bumps their salary.
His entire caucus has a role that bumps their salary.
April 10, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Doug Ford has 37 cabinet ministers and associate ministers, and has now appointed 42 parliamentary assistants.
His entire caucus has a role that bumps their salary.
His entire caucus has a role that bumps their salary.
Carney made it clear he doesn't share his father's views on residential "schools" & is committed to continuing the work of reconciliation.
Now, Poilievre & the CPC need to demonstrate a modicum of commitment to truth & reconciliation by dropping candidate Aaron Gunn for his IRS denialism.
Now, Poilievre & the CPC need to demonstrate a modicum of commitment to truth & reconciliation by dropping candidate Aaron Gunn for his IRS denialism.
Mark Carney is now PM, but are we asking the hard questions? Niigaan Sinclair noted Carney’s silence on Indigenous issues and avoiding APTN. His father was a Day School principal & Residential School denialist. Fathers aren’t sons, but… 1/2
archive.is/HzAwY
archive.is/HzAwY
April 6, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Carney made it clear he doesn't share his father's views on residential "schools" & is committed to continuing the work of reconciliation.
Now, Poilievre & the CPC need to demonstrate a modicum of commitment to truth & reconciliation by dropping candidate Aaron Gunn for his IRS denialism.
Now, Poilievre & the CPC need to demonstrate a modicum of commitment to truth & reconciliation by dropping candidate Aaron Gunn for his IRS denialism.
Mark Carney is now PM, but are we asking the hard questions? Niigaan Sinclair noted Carney’s silence on Indigenous issues and avoiding APTN. His father was a Day School principal & Residential School denialist. Fathers aren’t sons, but… 1/2
archive.is/HzAwY
archive.is/HzAwY
April 3, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Mark Carney is now PM, but are we asking the hard questions? Niigaan Sinclair noted Carney’s silence on Indigenous issues and avoiding APTN. His father was a Day School principal & Residential School denialist. Fathers aren’t sons, but… 1/2
archive.is/HzAwY
archive.is/HzAwY
Hour four of power out amid the ice storm. I believe it'll soon be time to play Scrabble by candlelight. 🕯️
March 29, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Hour four of power out amid the ice storm. I believe it'll soon be time to play Scrabble by candlelight. 🕯️
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I'm so excited to be bringing back @xtramagazine.com's pop-up election newsletter Rainbow Votes ahead of the imminent Canadian federal election!
Subscribe (for free!) for weekly dispatches on all things election from an LGBTQ2S+ lens!
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Subscribe (for free!) for weekly dispatches on all things election from an LGBTQ2S+ lens!
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Rainbow Votes returns for the 2025 Canadian federal election | Xtra Magazine
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March 21, 2025 at 5:29 PM
I'm so excited to be bringing back @xtramagazine.com's pop-up election newsletter Rainbow Votes ahead of the imminent Canadian federal election!
Subscribe (for free!) for weekly dispatches on all things election from an LGBTQ2S+ lens!
xtramagazine.com/power/politi...
Subscribe (for free!) for weekly dispatches on all things election from an LGBTQ2S+ lens!
xtramagazine.com/power/politi...
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My last official photo.
I have been honoured to serve people for 21 years.
I am not going off into the sunset.
Steve Earle rings in my ears,
"The revolution starts now in your own hometown. What are you doing standing around?Follow your heart. The revolution starts now."
#resistance #elbowsup
I have been honoured to serve people for 21 years.
I am not going off into the sunset.
Steve Earle rings in my ears,
"The revolution starts now in your own hometown. What are you doing standing around?Follow your heart. The revolution starts now."
#resistance #elbowsup
March 21, 2025 at 10:49 PM
My last official photo.
I have been honoured to serve people for 21 years.
I am not going off into the sunset.
Steve Earle rings in my ears,
"The revolution starts now in your own hometown. What are you doing standing around?Follow your heart. The revolution starts now."
#resistance #elbowsup
I have been honoured to serve people for 21 years.
I am not going off into the sunset.
Steve Earle rings in my ears,
"The revolution starts now in your own hometown. What are you doing standing around?Follow your heart. The revolution starts now."
#resistance #elbowsup
Opened up the windows in the apartment today, the birds chirping and the breeze slightly warm. Spring is coming. 🌿🦋
March 16, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Opened up the windows in the apartment today, the birds chirping and the breeze slightly warm. Spring is coming. 🌿🦋
We trekked up a large hill and through some snow, but we voted! 🗳️
There are many ways to vote, make sure you're counted: elections.on.ca.
#Barrie #OntarioElection #ONpoli
There are many ways to vote, make sure you're counted: elections.on.ca.
#Barrie #OntarioElection #ONpoli
February 22, 2025 at 8:45 PM
We trekked up a large hill and through some snow, but we voted! 🗳️
There are many ways to vote, make sure you're counted: elections.on.ca.
#Barrie #OntarioElection #ONpoli
There are many ways to vote, make sure you're counted: elections.on.ca.
#Barrie #OntarioElection #ONpoli
So, unsurprisingly, you'll find that Barrie mayor Alex Nuttall also made the maximum allowable contribution to the PCs last year.
#Barrie deserves better.
#Barrie deserves better.
February 9, 2025 at 5:33 PM
So, unsurprisingly, you'll find that Barrie mayor Alex Nuttall also made the maximum allowable contribution to the PCs last year.
#Barrie deserves better.
#Barrie deserves better.
The first Ontario provincial leaders' debate will be held February 14.
It will be nice to hear some more policy discussions breakthrough two weeks into a four week snap election. www.baytoday.ca/local-news/p...
It will be nice to hear some more policy discussions breakthrough two weeks into a four week snap election. www.baytoday.ca/local-news/p...
Provincial leaders will hold debate in North Bay
Ticket prices are steep at $130 each
www.baytoday.ca
February 4, 2025 at 1:32 PM
The first Ontario provincial leaders' debate will be held February 14.
It will be nice to hear some more policy discussions breakthrough two weeks into a four week snap election. www.baytoday.ca/local-news/p...
It will be nice to hear some more policy discussions breakthrough two weeks into a four week snap election. www.baytoday.ca/local-news/p...
Police spending doesn’t lower crime, yet #Barrie hikes its police budget yearly—while other services are told to tighten up or face audits.
Instead of outspending peers on police, we could invest in housing, transit, libraries & social supports—things that actually prevent crime. 1/
Instead of outspending peers on police, we could invest in housing, transit, libraries & social supports—things that actually prevent crime. 1/
January 31, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Police spending doesn’t lower crime, yet #Barrie hikes its police budget yearly—while other services are told to tighten up or face audits.
Instead of outspending peers on police, we could invest in housing, transit, libraries & social supports—things that actually prevent crime. 1/
Instead of outspending peers on police, we could invest in housing, transit, libraries & social supports—things that actually prevent crime. 1/
Mayor Alex Nuttall is endorsing Doug Ford — despite Ford’s record of underfunding municipalities, attacking rent control, and prioritizing developers over communities.
This endorsement is out of touch with #Barrie residents. 1/
This endorsement is out of touch with #Barrie residents. 1/
January 29, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Mayor Alex Nuttall is endorsing Doug Ford — despite Ford’s record of underfunding municipalities, attacking rent control, and prioritizing developers over communities.
This endorsement is out of touch with #Barrie residents. 1/
This endorsement is out of touch with #Barrie residents. 1/
With the provincial election approaching, it’s time to focus on what truly matters: quality of life. From #housing to #transit, we need solutions that work for everyone.
Learn more and make your voice heard: VoteOnQualityofLife.ca
#ONPoli #QualityOfLife #Barrie
www.barrietoday.com/letters-to-t...
Learn more and make your voice heard: VoteOnQualityofLife.ca
#ONPoli #QualityOfLife #Barrie
www.barrietoday.com/letters-to-t...
LETTER: Quality of life should be priority in provincial election
'Now is the time for residents of Barrie, Orillia and Simcoe County to insist on bold solutions for our communities from MPPs,' says letter writer
www.barrietoday.com
January 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
With the provincial election approaching, it’s time to focus on what truly matters: quality of life. From #housing to #transit, we need solutions that work for everyone.
Learn more and make your voice heard: VoteOnQualityofLife.ca
#ONPoli #QualityOfLife #Barrie
www.barrietoday.com/letters-to-t...
Learn more and make your voice heard: VoteOnQualityofLife.ca
#ONPoli #QualityOfLife #Barrie
www.barrietoday.com/letters-to-t...
The sun was actually up when I went to work this morning.
What a nice gift. Eventually, light prevails. ☀️
What a nice gift. Eventually, light prevails. ☀️
January 27, 2025 at 12:50 PM
The sun was actually up when I went to work this morning.
What a nice gift. Eventually, light prevails. ☀️
What a nice gift. Eventually, light prevails. ☀️
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The resistance is happening. It's all around us.
Let us celebrate and share the big acts because it helps us to understand that small gestures also matter.
There are only two sides now.
Those who are complicit in evil and those who resist.
Let us celebrate and share the big acts because it helps us to understand that small gestures also matter.
There are only two sides now.
Those who are complicit in evil and those who resist.
January 25, 2025 at 1:04 AM
The resistance is happening. It's all around us.
Let us celebrate and share the big acts because it helps us to understand that small gestures also matter.
There are only two sides now.
Those who are complicit in evil and those who resist.
Let us celebrate and share the big acts because it helps us to understand that small gestures also matter.
There are only two sides now.
Those who are complicit in evil and those who resist.
Doug Ford doesn't give a damn about grocery prices, rent costs, poverty, education and health care systems in crises, or workers facing losses over tariffs.
He cares about himself, his party & his wealthy friends.
Don't reward him, Doug Downey, or his candidates in an election. #Barrie
He cares about himself, his party & his wealthy friends.
Don't reward him, Doug Downey, or his candidates in an election. #Barrie
January 24, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Doug Ford doesn't give a damn about grocery prices, rent costs, poverty, education and health care systems in crises, or workers facing losses over tariffs.
He cares about himself, his party & his wealthy friends.
Don't reward him, Doug Downey, or his candidates in an election. #Barrie
He cares about himself, his party & his wealthy friends.
Don't reward him, Doug Downey, or his candidates in an election. #Barrie
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Like all prisoners, Peltier should be released. And his trial was bullshit. But he played a role in the death of Annie Mae Aquash and protects her killers, so I am not looking forward to all the fawning about to take place.
www.aptnnews.ca/national-new...
www.aptnnews.ca/national-new...
Annie Mae Pictou Aquash documentary looks at her death
'Vow of Silence: The assassination of Annie Mae' debuted on the American streaming service Hulu on Dec. 1.
www.aptnnews.ca
January 20, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Like all prisoners, Peltier should be released. And his trial was bullshit. But he played a role in the death of Annie Mae Aquash and protects her killers, so I am not looking forward to all the fawning about to take place.
www.aptnnews.ca/national-new...
www.aptnnews.ca/national-new...
Thinking of Annie Mae Pictou Aquash and her surviving family today, and about the justice she never received. May her memory continue to guide us.
January 20, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Thinking of Annie Mae Pictou Aquash and her surviving family today, and about the justice she never received. May her memory continue to guide us.
Just binged the first few episodes - love it! Go watch on APTN or CBC.
January 18, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Just binged the first few episodes - love it! Go watch on APTN or CBC.