Erin Blondeau is a Canadian writer covering stories about fascism, systems of power, conspiracy theories & religion
Contact Erin: blondeau.media@gmail.com
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What white supremacist violence in Australia means for Canada
Ricochet
An Indigenous gathering is attacked by neo-nazis with metal pipes calling for an end to immigration — now, a similar rally is planned for Toronto
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Nelk Boys, Netanyahu, and the death of empathy: when war crimes become pop culture
Collective Threads Substack
Welcome to frat bro fascism, where authoritarian leaders are encouraged to spread propaganda unchallenged, contributing to a culture that treats genocide as entertainment and empathy as weakness
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I Believed Climate Change Was a Lie. Here’s What Changed My Mind.
Atmos
Climate skepticism isn’t just ignorance—it’s a carefully orchestrated campaign that’s more powerful than ever.
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As contract vote closes, Air Canada flight attendants consider rejecting a deal that maintains pay inequality
Ricochet
The fight exposes a deeper reality — that women’s work remains undervalued, and governments intervene to protect profits, not workers
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Storytelling is the beating heart of Indigenous resistance in the Amazon
Waging Nonviolence
Waorani leader and activist Nemonte Nenquimo’s book ‘We Will Be Jaguars’ is a journey through her life and the web that connects the Amazon to the fate of the world.
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Conservative no-shows and intimidation tactics are normalizing anti-democratic politics
Collective Threads Substack
Conservative candidates are systematically skipping all-candidates meetings across Canada. This signals a shift toward controlled political messaging that threatens democracy.
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How Pierre Poilievre’s ‘Canada First’ slogan parallels white nationalist ideology
Ricochet Media
Canadian Conservatives want to 'end wokeness' by praising John A. Macdonald and labelling land defenders 'eco-fanatics'
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Fight fascism with climate justice, not ‘Canada First’ nationalism
Rabble
Instead of turning towards nationalism, in the face of rising fascism, we should turn to each other and the planet.
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Yuletide lessons for our political moment
Rabble
Come with me through this Yuletide tale as we draw lessons from this political moment and rekindle a sense of hope.
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BC Conservative candidate’s anti-Indigenous rhetoric must not be treated like an isolated incident
Rabble
Marina Sapozhnikov’s reference to Indigenous peoples as “savages” is only the latest manifestation of racism and conspiracy theories that are continually normalized in our political systems as we move closer to fascism.
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Will the BC NDP ever return to its socialist roots?
Rabble
The story of how I went from conspiracy theorist to socialist may help to shine light on why the neo-fascist movement is getting stronger, but it’s up to the BC NDP to reclaim its labour roots if it wants to regain the support of disillusioned left-wing voters.
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‘Canada’ Day reflections: Our complicity in genocide
Rabble
157 years since Confederation, many Canadians still turn a blind eye to genocide. What will it take for Canadians—the supposed “peacemakers” of the world—to stand up and demand an end to the slaughter?.
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A renewed SOS for survival: Earth Day 2024
Rabble
This Earth Day, it is more important than ever to stand in solidarity against colonial expansion for the survival of our ecosystem.
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Fascist movements are growing strong in Canada
Rabble
Instability and oppression is letting fascism thrive. Could building communities and dreaming of a better world help us stop it?
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Learning to Plan for the Next 500 Years
The Tyee
A first-of-its-kind program at Vancouver Island University trains students to steward Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas.
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We need a climate corps, not more military missions
Rabble
A climate corps would not only create jobs for youths, but it will also give them an opportunity to help fight for a better future.
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B.C.’s far right is turning the public against a conservation project
The Breach
With COVID-19 restrictions in the rearview mirror, far-right organizers are trying to stop climate actions like the Cowichan Estuary Restoration Project
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Fight against coal mine expansion to be brought to UN climate change conference
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Indigenous Peoples Day should be a reminder of Indigenous-led resistances
The Discourse
For non-Indigenous people, June 21 must be about more than joining in on community celebrations, because Indigenous people around the world are still fighting for freedom
About Erin
Erin Blondeau is a writer and human rights activist based on the west coast of “British Columbia”, and is currently a masters student at University of Victoria, studying fascism, eschatology and conspiracy theories. Erin has also a BA in anthropology with a special interest in climate communication and misinformation research. She has mentored with the CAJ Journalism Mentorship program, participated in multiple journalism workshops (The Breach; Centre for Investigative Journalism; and Institute for Journalism & Natural Resources), and has published stories in the Canadian Anti-Hate Network, Atmos, Waging Nonviolence, rabble, Ricochet, The Breach, The Globe and Mail, The Discourse, The Tyee, and Best Health Magazine, among others.
Speaking Engagements
July 29 2025, Keynote Speaker | Harvard University
Contested Realities workshop with Harvard’s Divinity School, discussing conspiracy culture and the role of education
March 8 2025, Speaker | Political Polarization, Division, and the Rise of Conspiracy
2025 High Ground: Tipping Points Conference by the Centre for Civic Governance
Jan 2025, Panelist | CBC What On Earth
Nov 19 2024, Speaker | Facts Don’t Care About Your Feelings
UBC Centre for Climate Justice on conspiracy culture, the climate crisis and Indigenous rights, with Naomi Klein, Dr. Kendra Jewell, and Dr. Chris Russill