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Our 6-Marker series closes with Ep. 6, which explores Indigenous rights and leadership in real climate emergency action. Erin Blondeau, Janelle Lapointe, Serena Mendizabal, and Seth Klein discuss sovereignty and community-driven solutions.

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I really, really loved how this episode turned out! I usually can’t stand listening to myself back, but re-listened to the entire thing because chatting with these three was just such a gift. This may be one of my favourite conversations, ever! Give it a listen and let me know what you think.

I’m coming straight from my hair appointment to my computer, so be the first to see my fresh trim.

Emergency Resistance Call Join us on August 14th to hear from a powerful cross-movement panel about the interconnectedness of our struggles and why we must unite on September 20th to Draw the Line.

Will speaking on this emergency resistance webinar at the top of the hour, hosted by our friends at 350 Canada and Common Horizon. Join us!

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My fave podcast I’ve done! You are such a great host!

What great company!

Thrilled to be releasing this special 6-episode podcast series on the 6 Markers of Climate Emergency – a deep dive into what genuine emergency action looks like.

Features a stellar line-up of expert guests including...

Except I had this stretchy wrist band on (for this very reason) so he had it for a meter or two and then it very cartoonish snapped right back into my hands. 😂

Anyways, me and my phone made it safely to my airport.

Took my phone out to call my Uber to the airport (I usually pop inside a store to do this but was at a park, so chose a spot close to others with their phone out) and somebody biked by and snatched it out of my hands.

Catch me on episode 6!

And on the surface level, I’m realizing this is the first place I’ve been where I actually fit the beauty standard, and though that might be shallow, it has been deeply healing and revealing to experience.

It’s my last day in Brazil, and I feel so lucky to have spent two months of the year in this beautiful country. I’ve learned so much about political movements, ecology, the Indigenous people, music, art, myself! I can’t wait to be back!

Emergency Resistance Call Join us on August 14th to hear from a powerful cross-movement panel about the interconnectedness of our struggles and why we must unite on September 20th to Draw the Line.

The Alberta Canada MOU has one clear winner: Big Oil. That’s why we’re partnering up with Common Horizon to fight back.

Join our Emergency Call featuring @janellelapointe.bsky.social & Eve Saint this upcoming Tuesday. RSVP to get the link!

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My first yap after a month in the Amazon! It’ll certainly be spicy. The government has given me a lot to talk about in my absence! See you there?!

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Posting on BlueSky is like

I already know that I want to write more in 2026, and I’m trying to situate my life to be more rigorous about writing.

Are y’all on Substack? Do you like Substack?

finally saw sloths and a potoo 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

Janelle sitting on the boat ledge, holding her binoculars and smiling at the camera. The Amazon River is in the background.

Cooked fish on a wooden slab, with avocado and bananas all around it.

The owner of the hotel took us out on the Amazon for the day, on his brand new boat, with a renowned nature guide free of charge. We saw ~45 species of birds, barbecued fresh fish on the boat, stopped for little jungle walk. This trip has been indescribable. A dream come true!

Are you okay being a pawn?

If Carney is playing chess, then who are the pawns?

China's LNG Imports Set to Drop for 13th Month, Kpler Data Show Seaborne shipments of liquefied natural gas to China in November are set to drop for a 13th straight month on an annual basis, extending a slump in purchases as dom…

Look out BC! China’s LNG demand drops for 13th month running. Last week, Pakistan cancelled a huge contract to purchase LNG from Qatar (even choosing to pay a penalty) because they no longer need/want it -- the solar revolution is quickly displacing demand for LNG.
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I been saying…

This whole MOU is based on lies. There's no such thing as "low emission" bitumen. CCUS does NOT work. Indigenous co-ownership IS NOT reconciliation. Doubling down on fossil fuels & AI data centres will NOT "lower costs." Both govts are putting corporations before the public interest. #CDNPoli #ABLeg

Notice how the difference between now and the Northern Gateway a decade ago is the weaponization of Indigenous co-ownership? Economic reconciliation is the tactic of our oppressors, and comes at the cost of our traditional economies. Solidarity with the Coastal First Nations resisting.

Never Going To Happen: Coastal First Nations Say MOU Does Nothing to Improve Chances of a North Coast Pipeline Nations will never allow oil tankers in their waters; one spill could destroy their way of life. COAST SALISH TERRITORY, VANCOUVER, B.C. (Nov. 27, 2025) – Marilyn Slett, President of the Coastal First Nations – Great Bear Initiative and elected Chief of the Heiltsuk Nation, issued the following statement in reaction to the announcement today of an MOU between the Alberta and federal governments, prioritizing a North Coast pipeline: “Today’s MOU does nothing to increase the chances of a pipeline project to the northwest coast ever becoming a reality. Coastal First Nations, along with the province of BC, will never allow our coast to be put at risk of a catastrophic oil spill. “We have made repeated calls to the federal government to uphold Bill C-48, the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act, as it is foundational to the vibrant and growing conservation economy we have built on the North Coast. Coastal First Nations, along with the province of BC, have made it clear through our joint declaration that the tanker ban is not up for negotiation. We will never tolerate any exemptions or carveouts, period. “There is no technology that can clean up an oil spill at sea or in a salmon river, and there is nothing in this MOU that overrides our inherent constitutional authority and stewardship responsibilities as the Rights and Title Holders of the Central and North Coast and Haida Gwaii. “We have zero interest in co-ownership or economic benefits of a project that has the potential to destroy our way of life and everything we have built on the coast. “We have a strong track record of world-leading initiatives that are protecting our environment, creating permanent jobs, delivering billions of dollars to BC’s GDP, and building a sustainable, diverse economy that supports the livelihoods of thousands of residents on the North Coast. “These are economically challenging t…

The Ottawa-Alberta MOU is nothing more than a pipedream - Coastal First Nations

"We have zero interest in co-ownership or economic benefits of a project that has the potential to destroy our way of life and everything we have built on the coast," says Heiltsuk Nation elected Chief Marilyn Slett

A selfie of Janelle in the forest.

!!! in the Amazon Rainforest !!!

I’m now fortunate to stay a more few weeks in Brazil, connecting with land and coming home to myself. Wishing myself a lot of writing, reflecting and resting.

Certainly needing some time to make sense of what the hell I just experienced.

I made many new friends, deepened relationships, and certainly made new enemies.

I danced until sunrise both weekends (including last-night when I stayed out at the club until 4am, grabbed my bags, and caught a 6:30am flight).

Janelle speaking with press.

Janelle holding the microphone, on a panel.

Janelle speaking to press.

Janelle holding a sign, “From the Doors to the Streets, Workers Shut It Down” with a banner “They Kill, The Land, To Kill People” in the background.

Well, I made it through my first COP experience and I feel as though I did it to the max! I spoke my truth on several panels and press conferences—calling out Canada, the lies of economic reconciliation and LNG. I went toe to toe with our Minister of Environment and Climate Change.