Resilence is Futile. The life and death and life of Julie S. Lalonde

About me

Julie S. Lalonde

Julie S. Lalonde is an internationally recognized women’s rights advocate and public educator. Franco-ontarienne du nord de l’Ontario, elle est basée à Ottawa. She holds a BA and MA in Canadian Studies and Women’s Studies from Carleton University with a focus on the lives of economically disadvantaged elderly women.

Since the early 2000s, Julie has been working to improve the lives of women and girls in Canada with a focus on engaging bystanders to create communities of support.

Ses clientes incluse les forces armées canadiennes, premier ministre Justin Trudeau et L’Oréal Paris. She has presented her work in five countries across three continents in two languages.

Her memoir Resilience is Futile: The Life and Death and Life of Julie S. Lalonde was published spring 2020 by Between the Lines. It won the 2020 Ontario Speaker’s award and was named one of the best books of the year by CBC Books and the Hill Times.

Julie has won numerous awards for her advocacy work including “Best Volunteer in a Leading Role” by Volunteer Ottawa and the Governor General’s Award in Commemoration of the Persons Case.

Advocacy

Advocacy

Let's change the world!
Public Education

Public Education

Let's talk!
Consulting Services

Consulting Services

Let's work together!

Book

Resilence is Futile

Resilence is Futile

Resilience is Futile is available as a paperback wherever books are sold, as an ebook and as an audiobook (read by the author). 

Blog

@Work

From schools, to parking lots, to offices

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Presentations
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Communities
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People
SlutWalk Ottawa
Speaking at Policy Ignite
International Anti-Street Harassment Week
Radical Handmaids on Parliament Hill
Speaking at Girls Up! Conference
"Les Coulisses du pouvoir" sur RDI

In the Media

Ottawa U Hockey interview

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TVO Stalker Interview

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TVO harassment Interview

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CTV Calgary Interview

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CTV Canadian Forces misconduct Interview

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Cyber Bullying Interview

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CBC Ottawa femicide Interview

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Projects

Here are some of the exciting projects I'm working on!

Ravage Love

Ravage Love

Co-host of comedy podcast on niche romance novels.
Hollaback! Ottawa

Hollaback! Ottawa

Hollaback! is a global, people-powered movement to end harassment.  
Outside of the Shadows

Outside of the Shadows

A project on criminal harassment in Canada

Testimonials

Don't take my word for it!

Julie is witty, articulate and so very real. She cuts through the noise and speaks to truth bravely. Whether in public speaking or in her written word, Julie brings clarity to issues like few others can. She is one of the most unique talents I've had the pleasure of working with.
Jess Tomlin Executive Director, The MATCH international Women's Fund
Jess Tomlin Executive Director, The MATCH international Women's Fund
Julie Lalonde met and exceeded all aspects of the work. She is innovative, committed, informed, connected, dedicated and bilingual. If we could offer Julie a full-time permanent position we would love to!
JoAnne Brooks, Executive Director, Women’s Sexual Assault Centre of Renfrew County
JoAnne Brooks, Executive Director, Women’s Sexual Assault Centre of Renfrew County
Working with Julie means having an expert around who is going to tell it like it is. Julie's candor is necessary in the fight to end violence against women - we can't change something if we don't keep it real. Our young people are getting all kinds of toxic messages from misogynists out there every day, and if they aren't being shy, then we shouldn't be either. It's always so refreshing to see Julie's violence prevention advice shared in groups big and small, because her suggestions are based in reality. Taking well-researched positions, Julie moves past simple statistics to offer concrete solutions that people can actually use in their workplaces, families, and daily lives. Julie's compassion is evident, and her generously supportive solidarity is a beautiful thing to experience. I especially appreciate the enlightening connections that Julie draws in her work. Hearing Julie speak is never just one note - she expertly ties together varied stories of both oppression and liberation, making links between all kinds of experiences including rural life, online spaces, the queer community, language issues, older women, and school children. Whether on the radio, at the front of a classroom, or on a megaphone leading a rally, Julie's voice is one Canada is lucky to listen to.
Kira-Lynn Ferderber, Educator / rapper
Kira-Lynn Ferderber, Educator / rapper
Julie Lalonde talks about violence and other complex issues with a perspective that is refreshing, honest, informed by people’s lives, politicized — and still relatable. She can connect the dots between systemic inequalities and people’s day to day experiences; and then make these realities understood by broad and very different audiences. Julie’s strength is in presenting solutions to complex social issues, and reminding us how we can all easily take part. Everyone will find a takeaway from Julie’s education and motivational speaking. To have her on your team or at your workshop or event ensures new, practical perspectives on subjects that we sometimes fear are unmovable. With activists like Julie, these issues are moving forward. 
Nicole Pietsch, Coordinator, Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres (OCRCC)
Nicole Pietsch, Coordinator, Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres (OCRCC)
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