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Julie S. Lalonde
@julieslalonde.bsky.social
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6x award-winning feminist buzzkill.
Franco-ontarienne du nord de l'Ontario.
🏳️‍🌈 Femme.
I teach community care for a living and wrote a book about why resilience is futile, babyyyy ✌🏻
Actually fun™️

📍Ottawa, Canada

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You can’t get to peace and prosperity without considering the lives and relevance of women. The Equality Fund’s model shows that when we invest accordingly — anchoring foreign policy in human security, resilience, and the leadership of those closest to the crisis — we strengthen global stability while advancing Canada’s strategic interests. Those are feminist values but let’s not quibble on terminology. The real issue is whether we are prepared to act from our values and with the integrity this moment demands.
November 28, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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Thanks to everyone who came out to my training today!

Next one is Dec 6 @ noon EST to mark Canada’s National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence against Women.

Dec 6 honours the 14 women killed at École Polytechnique & reminds us to fight misogyny in all its forms.

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Image of the 14 women killed at École Polytechnique in 1989. Text reads: Stand Up! for Canada's National Day of Action and Remembrance on Violence against Women Date: December 6, 2025 Time: Noon EST
November 25, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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In other news, I am a highly educated and accomplished person and I've been laughing at this dumb meme for a day straight.
The words Huile Smith and a photo of a bottle of oil with Will Smith's face in it.
November 23, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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J'offre une formation gratuite le 25 novembre à midi (Ottawa) en français sur le rôle des témoins!

Le 25 novembre est la Journée internationale pour l'élimination de la violence à l'égard des femmes qui est une merveilleuse occasion pour apprendre les outils d’intervention!

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Right to Be Canada Joignez nous! Stand Up! Agissons ensemble contre le harcèlement de rue Le 25 novembre À midi Faites partie du changement. Participez à Stand Up Canada pour apprendre à intervenir face au harcèlement.
November 20, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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One week from today is the UN's International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Join me for a FREE webinar on the 5Ds of bystander intervention and learn how you can safely intervene to interrupt gender-based violence!

Cameras/mics off!

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Right to Be Canada Stand Up! Against Street Harassment for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women! Date: November 25, 2025 Time: 1:30pm EST
November 18, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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It was so lovely spending the day in Huntsville, talking about equity, inclusion and the importance of community care!

Low key obsessed that the panelists were sitting in Muskoka chairs 😍
Three red muskoka chairs in front of a window showing beautiful trees and water on a sunny day Julie in a black dress posing in front of a mirror
November 8, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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Wow. This place is run by losers.
A screengrab of a post of mine deemed RUDE by moderators. I wrote "For once, US politics are my day's positives (Cheney dead! Mamdani won!) and Canadian politics are my day's negative (Budget sucks so bad!)
November 5, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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It's 🍌🍌🍌
Together, We are Making History for Men and Boys November is Men’s Health Month. I felt it was the perfect time to reach out to you personally to share incredible news - and to thank you for helping make it possible. On October 9, 2025, the first-ever nonpartisan Federal Men and Boys Caucus was inaugurated in Parliament under the leadership of Senator Patrick Brazeau. For the first time in our nation’s history, Canada has a standing body dedicated to addressing the unique challenges faced by men and boys: mental health, addiction, homelessness, family break up, partner abuse, and so much more! The Canadian Centre for Men and Families (CCMF) is playing a leading role in building this Caucus, working with top researchers, health organizations, and parliamentarians from every major political party.
November 4, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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The Drag Race - World Series mashup we didn't know we needed.
Ernie Clement with a death drop at home plate
November 2, 2025 at 2:35 AM
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Wonderful, rainy evening last night spent listening to @milleridriss.bsky.social discuss her new book on misogyny and radicalization. Get a copy! It's such important work.
Cynthia Miller-Idriss and Jennifer Evans in conversation on stage in a church with a slide behind them showing Cynthia's new book "Man Up"
October 31, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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🎶 IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR 🎶
Julie holding up a cartoon of Silk Oat Creamer in flavour Peppermint Mocha
October 28, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Things feel bleak most days but today, I got to visit Adrienne Clarkson Elementary in Richmond Hill where I shot videos with kids from grades 1-6 on the importance of respecting consent and building healthy relationships!

They were so empathetic and engaged. Can't help but feel hopeful!
Selfie of Julie in front of the school
October 20, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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Rape culture not only means generations of people harmed but also profound stupidity by its enablers.

They have this knee jerk reaction of screaming that women come forward for fame and fortune...

... and yet, there's automatic publication bans. Like, babe, what fame? You don't even know her name😂
Screengrab of a Bsky skeet where some loser responds to the news that an accused rapist got drafted in the NHL. He responds with "Not guilty is not guilty. Maybe focus on the women using men to get rich and famous by ruining a hard working athletes life."
October 17, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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We are not powerless in the face of rising hate, harassment and violence. If we take the time to learn effective de-escalation and intervention skills, we CAN keep each other safe.

Give me 1 hour of your time and I'll teach you how. It's free and open to anyone aged 12+ ✊

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Image of multicoloured hands pointing at the words "Together we're strong"
October 9, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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Writers often refer to their books as their babies but unlike parents, there's no tradition of newborn photo shoots.

Anyway, as a femme, I say match your book to your heels because both are worth celebrating 🥂

"Toute résilience serait futile" is now available!
Julie's stocking clad leg in a red and black stiletto heel standing beside a copy of her book "Toute résilience serait futile".
October 7, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Muskoka! I'm coming your way this fall and would love to see you there. The lineup looks really rad!

I'll be giving a keynote on the importance of community care and then teaching a practical workshop on bystander intervention. Hope to see you there!

Register : www.eventbrite.ca/e/hate-free-...
HATE FREE MUSKOKA 2025 SYMPOSIUM Join us in creating a safer and more inclusive Muskoka for everyone. Building on the success of previous events, Hate Free Muskoka aims to inspire action, learn, connect, and act. Together, we’ll explore how to foster welcoming spaces, address intersectionality, and challenge hate through allyship and bystander interventions. Panellists will share their lived and leadership experiences with prejudice, discrimination, and racism, shining a light on systemic inequities. They’ll also provide practical steps and strategies for strengthening allyship, supporting equity-deserving communities, and creating lasting change. Free public event Saturday, November 8, 2025 10am - 3pm HUNTSVILLE ACTIVE LIVING CENTRE 20 PARK DRIVE, HUNTSVILLE, ON Register now : https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/hate-free-muskoka-two-day-symposium-nov-7th-8th-tickets-1719005524799?aff=oddtdtcreator
September 24, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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Goose meme Panel 1: What's wrong with hunting white supremacists? Panel 1: Did a white supremacist get hunted recently?
September 24, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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Today marks 10 years since Nathalie, Anastasia and Carol were murdered by a man they had rejected.

The misogynist was responsible for his actions but he was enabled by huge, massive system failures.

Please honour their memories today by reading the inquest report : www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Photo of Anastasia Kuzyk, Nathalie Warmerdam and Carol Culleton.
September 22, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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YOU'VE BEEN WARNED
Image of a very disgusting gold coloured bug on the lid of a cup that will haunt Julie for the rest of her life.
September 21, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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This paragraph, though...

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It’s not as though men are being displaced, and there’s no evidence that they’re being discriminated against. It’s that women, given the opportunity, have embraced higher education, spurred in part by the better jobs available to them with a degree. Men still earn more on average, even at younger age groups where the educational disparity is significant.
September 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Yes.
Tweet from Carney that says 'I am appalled by the murder of Charlie Kirk. There is no justification for political violence and every act of it threatens democracy. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and loved ones.'
September 11, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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Ottawa ! Joignez-vous à nous!

Nous devons montrer à nos élus que « Nous atteindrons l'égalité une fois que nous aurons réglé les tarifs, équilibré le budget, etc.» est à la fois profondément offensante et témoigne d'une profonde méconnaissance des causes profondes des préjudices.
La sécurité pour toutes Mettons fins à la violence REPRENONS LE CONTRÔLE DU BUDGET! Rejoignez les groupes anti-violence de la région d’Ottawa sur la colline du Parlement après la marche La rue, la nuit, femmes sans peur. Jeudi 18 septembre à 19 h 30 Le féminicide est une épidémie. Tous les deux jours au Canada, une femme ou une fille est tuée, le plus souvent par quelqu’un qu’elle connaît. Les personnes 2SLGBTQI+ et les femmes marginalisées courent encore plus de risques. En période d’incertitude, les femmes et les personnes de la diversité de genre sont trop souvent laissées de côté. Les personnes survivantes comptent sur les services et maisons d’hébergement, qui doivent être maintenus et renforcés. NOUS MARCHONS PARCE QUE : · Les survivantes doivent passer en premier · Le féminicide est une épidémie · Notre sécurité n’est pas négociable · Le gouvernement fédéral et FEGC doivent maintenir et accroître leur soutien aux programmes dirigés par des survivantes NOUS APPELONS À L’ACTION. REJOIGNEZ-NOUS !
September 11, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Ottawa! Please spread the word!

We need to show our elected officials that "We'll get to equality once we figure out tariffs, balance the budget, etc." is all kinds of BS.

Ottawa's "Take Back the Night" march starts at Minto Park at 6pm that night and will meet up with this event on the Hill.
Protect Women, Protect All. End the violence. Take back the budget! Join anti-violence groups from the Ottawa area as the Take Back the Night march ends with a gathering at Parliament Hill. Thursday, September 18 @ 7:30 PM Femicide is an epidemic. Every two days in Canada, a woman or girl is killed, most often by someone she knows. 2SLGBTQI+ and marginalized women face even greater risks. In uncertain times, women and gender-diverse communities are too often not prioritized. Survivors rely on programs, shelters, and services that must be sustained and strengthened. WE MARCH BECAUSE: Survivors must come first Femicide is an epidemic Our safety is non-negotiable The federal government and WAGE must maintain and increase support for survivor-led programs WE ARE CALLING FOR ACTION. JOIN US!
September 11, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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À bientôt!
Copies du livre "Toute résilience serait futile"
September 2, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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There are so many awful things happening in the world right now and so many of us feel powerless to change anything.

But community care is a skill we can all learn. We CAN show up for each other when we see our fellow neighbours being targeted.

Let me teach you how!

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Stand up against Street Harassment September 4, 2025 Noon - 1pm EST
September 2, 2025 at 5:06 PM