Janelle Lapointe

Janelle Lapointe, an Afro-Indigenous climate justice activist, and Michaela Yanni, host of the Sierra Youth podcast, dive into the urgent issues of climate denial and its deadly impact on wildfires. They discuss a mutual aid network in Newfoundland aimed at helping wildfire victims and the role of youth activism in this crisis. Personal stories highlight the deep connection between Indigenous rights and environmental justice, while they also call for effective communication and community action to combat misinformation and promote resilience.