This week in the Activist Agenda (Edmonton) and now being released on Thursday so you can see what might fit in your weekend:

• November 16th, Thursday – Red Cup Rebellion
• November 16th, Thursday – Intergenerational Fairness Day
• November 17th, Friday – Weekly Climate Strike Ceasefire Now!
• November 17th-19th – Parkland Conference
• November 18th, Saturday – An Ethical Global Market Place
• November 18th, Saturday – Protest and Day of Action for Palestine
• November 18th, Saturday – City of Edmonton Bike Light Parade
• November 18th, Saturday – Bike Edmonton AGM
• November 18th, Saturday – From Turtle Island to Palestine
• November 19th, Sunday – World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
• November 19th, Sunday – Paws for Peace Ceasefire Now Walk
• November 20th, Monday – Tar Sands Songbook – Edmonton Workshop Presentation
• November 20th, Monday – Transgender Day of Remembrance
• November 20th, Monday – World Children’s Day
• November 22nd, Wednesday – National Housing Day
• November 22nd, Wednesday – How to Make the Best of Public Money for Public Good
• November 22nd, Wednesday – Housing– Who is it for?
• November 22nd, Wednesday – Feeding the future
• November 22nd, Wednesday – No Genocide in Our Name
• November 23rd, Thursday – Save our CPP Town Hall
• November 24th, Friday – Buy Nothing Day
• November 24th, Friday – Critical Mass Ride – Ceasefire Now
• November 24th, Friday – Weekly Climate Strike Ceasefire Now!
• November 24th, Friday – Stand Against Injustice
• November 24th, Friday – Indigenous-Palestine Solidarity Webinar
• November 25th, Saturday – Power Up
• November 25th, Saturday – International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
• November 26th, Sunday – Holodomor Remembrance Day Rally
• November 26th, Sunday – All Out for Gaza
• November 30th, Thursday – One Ocean Film Tour
• December 5th, Tuesday – JOBS, JUSTICE AND CLIMATE – WORKERS’ WEBINAR SERIES

I may be posting some items that are for information purposes only. These are in case anyone reading this would like to show up as a counter-protest to the actions, learn about how groups like Take Back Alberta are mobilizing, etc. They are better organized in many cases. I have highlighted these items with a gray background as exemplified by this paragraph.
This article in the National Observer shows some of their tactics. This is not only about climate change and 15-minute cities but many of our social tenants are being pushed to align more to the far-right ideology complete with the religious overtones.
Check out this video by Take Back Alberta lead spokesperson David Parke to hear what they envision for Alberta.

Video of the Week

November 16th, Thursday – Red Cup Rebellion: On 11/16, “Starbucks workers are going on strike and asking customers and allies to hold solidarity actions outside of non-union Starbucks stores to demand Starbucks respect union rights.”
“We ask all allies to stand with Starbucks workers in continued efforts to call out their employer, who publicly masquerades as a progressive company, yet attacks their union and uses the crisis in Gaza and workers’ support of Palestinian liberation to score points in their union-busting tirade.”
This is a USA centred action but why can’t we show solidarity here in Canada? They invite us to join them – “In addition to our nationwide ULP strike on the 16th, we’re also asking customers and allies to lead actions at Starbucks stores in their communities in solidarity with workers rising up for a fairer workplace.”
It is also important to remember that the #CeasefireNow movement is calling for a boycott of Starbucks. Support the workers but also consider the boycott in the long-term. Let Starbucks know you are dropping them for a local independent cafe. If you are only doing this parttime then let them know they have lost 50% of your business.
Solidarity with workers. Solidarity with the call for a Ceasefire.
For More Information: Starbucks Workers United and on Instagram
Hashtags: #CeasefireNow #unionstrong #RedCupRebellion #redcupday

November 16th, Thursday – Intergenerational Fairness Day: November 16, 2023 marks the first worldwide day of action on intergenerational fairness.  
Voices from Canada, US, Germany, UK, Netherlands, Japan, Nigeria, Australia and from United Nations Foundation Next Generation Fellows are calling on governments to act urgently to reverse the deteriorating wellbeing of younger and future generations.
International partners agree that governments “focus on solving short-term problems with little regard to long-term sustainability, whether it be natural resources, government spending or investment in the futures of younger and future generations.” These actions violate the intergenerational golden rule to treat other generations as you want your own to be treated.
To mark this inaugural Intergenerational Fairness Day, Gen Squeeze is calling on Ottawa to create a federal Task Force on Generational Fairness. The Task Force will clean up past policy messes that prevent hard work from paying off today the way it did for previous generations, leaving younger people struggling to afford housing, raise families, and cope with extreme weather. It will also make sure new policies support people of all ages to thrive, today and for generations to come. We hope you’ll lend your voice to our growing choir of supporters.
Join us on November 16 for a conversation about generationally unfair policies that contribute to housing, affordability, medical care and climate crises, and how a Generational Fairness Task Force can offer solutions. Connect with other like-minded advocates, share your questions and ideas, and learn how you can support the global movement for a fairer future in which all generations can thrive.”
For more information: Generation Squeeze

November 17th, Friday – Weekly Climate Strike Ceasefire Now!: A weekly reminder to Edmontonians that we are in a Climate Emergency.
Because of the immediacy of situation of the Israel/Hamas conflict we will be using our time at these strikes to focus on Ceasefire Now. The world has dragged its feet on taking acting on the Climate Breakdown for 5 decades I don’t think it will matter much if we shift our time for a bit to Ceasefire Now!
Extra signs will be available for people to use – or bring your own.
Time: 8 am to 9 am
Location: 109th street and 88th Avenue
Facebook: Edmonton Climate Strike

November 17th-19th – Parkland Conference – “Alberta at the Crossroads: Building the World We Want”: “Alberta is at a crossroads. The status quo is not sustainable politically, economically, or ecologically. The decisions we make from now on will determine whether we join a worldwide movement towards building a more just future or if we go backward. This conference is about ensuring Alberta moves forward. It is about dreaming big and making things happen. It is about how we push for change and envision a province that is just, equitable, and sustainable. It is about how we look to what others outside our borders have been doing, while also finding ways to support and expand the work that many among us have already been doing to build a more just province and world.
By bringing together thinkers, writers, and activists from Alberta and beyond, “At the Crossroads” will be a space where we can learn from each other and begin shaping the Alberta we want for us and for future generations.”
Time: See site for details of times and schedules
Location: Engineering Teaching & Learning Complex (ETLC), University of Alberta & LIVESTREAM
Website: Parkland Conference

November 18th, Saturday – Protest and Day of Action for Palestine: “Join us in calling for Justice 📢
Bring flags, kuffiyehs, and posters with the names and stories of those killed in Gaza
Bring winter apparel (mittens, gloves, and hats) to donate to Edmontonians in need
Bring your logo branded cups of brands you want to boycott so you can cover them up with stickers, etc.
And lastly, bring your friends so we can show up in numbers!”
Time: 3 pm
Location: Sir Winston Churchill Square
Instagram: Free Palestine YEG

November 18th, Saturday – An Ethical Global Market Place: “Wonderful crafts, delicious food and other goods. Sales support community development/initiatives/schools/education”
Time: 9:30 am to 4 pm
Location: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, OSPAC, 8426 Gateway Blvd,
More information: Facebook

November 18th, Saturday – From Turtle Island to Palestine: “Join us for a live webinar about Indigenous solidarity with Palestine with guest speakers Fadi Ennab, Hayfa Abichahina, and Belal Fallah. Moderated by Nick Estes.”
Time: 12 noon
Location: Online – Virtual
For more information: Idle No More

November 19th, Sunday – Paws for Peace Ceasefire Now Walk: We are people who are gathering to call for a Ceasefire Now in all conflict zones and for parties to work towards long-lasting and equitable peace. We are Christians, Muslims, Jews, Quakers, non-religious, etc. Just people like you that want the killing to stop.
We will gather in the upper parking lot for Mill Creek Pool and walk with others (and pets) calling for a ceasefire. This is a mostly silent march (conversations amongst people is encouraged but no chants).
This is not a Pro or Anti either side walk. We are walking for a ceasefire and an equitable and long-lasting peace.
No flags. No signs (other than peace and ceasefire signs).
Please bring water and snacks for yourself and your pet.
Dress warm.
You do not need to have a dog to join us.
Logistics – this is a one-way walk (though many of us will be walking back to the parking lot). The destination is the White Peace Dove west of the Muttart pyramids.
Time: 2pm
Location: Start at the Peace Mile Marker
More information: Gather for Peace Facebook page
Hashtags: #CeasefireNow #CeasefireNowYEG #Peace #PeaceMile #WalkForPeace #PawsForPeace

November 18th, Saturday – Bike Edmonton AGM: Bike Edmonton (formerly Edmonton Bicycle Commuters’ Society) is one of those groups that is near and dear to me. They were the first community bicycle workshop in Canada and have been a space for people to learn and a great collection of people – as with most grassroot organizations.
Time: 2-5pm
Location: Virtual – Google Meet
Registration: Google doc

November 18th, Saturday – City of Edmonton Bike Light Parade: “Join the City for a guided bike light parade through the beautiful streets and active pathways around the All Is Bright Festival.”
Time: 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM MST
Location: St. George’s Greek Orthodox Church10831 124 Street Edmonton
Registration: Eventbrite

November 19th, Sunday – World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims: “It is a high-profile global event to remember the many millions who have been killed and seriously injured on the world’s roads and to acknowledge the suffering of all affected victims, families and communities – millions added each year to countless millions already suffering: a truly tremendous cumulative toll.”
Though I think this focuses on the wrong end of the devastation of road traffic victims I think it can be used for purposes to demand safer infrastructure for roadway safety. Can this be used as a tool for Vision Zero? The focus needs to be weighted towards the most vulnerable – those without a metal box surrounding them.

November 20th, Monday – Tar Sands Songbook – Edmonton Workshop Presentation: “You’re invited to an intimate workshop showing of the TAR SANDS SONGBOOK before it heads out on a tour along the Trans-Mountain Pipeline. The performance will begin at 5pm, followed by an informal feedback discussion.
About the performance: Created by musician, author and activist Tanya Kalmanovitch, TAR SANDS SONGBOOK is an 80-minute solo performance that combines field recordings, storytelling, personal history, and live violin and fiddle music to investigate our invisible relationships to oil.”
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM MST
Location: Star of the North Retreat Centre, 3 A Saint Vital Avenue St. Albert
Tickets: Eventbrite
Cost: Free

November 20th, Monday – Transgender Day of Remembrance: “Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an annual observance on November 20 that honors the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence.
You can read more about the Transgender Day of Remembrance below, and find out how you can show support for the community on this day.
The week before TDOR, people and organizations around the country participate in Transgender Awareness Week to help raise visibility for transgender people and address issues the community faces.”
I have not heard if there are any plans yet for any local memorial or any other kind of event to mark this day. When/if I do I will update this post.
More information: GLAAD
Hashtags: #TDOR, #TransDay #TransgenderDayofRemembrance

November 20th, Monday – World Children’s Day: “2023 marks the 30^th anniversary of National Child Day in Canada – it’s a day to honour our country’s commitment to upholding the rights of children and two historic events: the 1959 signing of the UN Declaration of the Rights of the Child and the adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1989. Globally the day is known as World Children’s Day.
This year our theme is #EveryChildEveryRight because ALL 8 million kids in Canada should be able to experience ALL of their rights!
More information: Children First Canada, UNICEF
Hashtags: #WorldChildrensDay #WCD2023 #Children #WCD, #ForEveryChildEvery Right #ChildRightsAreHumanRights

November 21st, Tuesday – Honour our Martyrs: “We will gather to remember the names of over 12,000+ Palestinians who have been killed, including 5,000+ children. We refuse to let our martyrs be forgotten. We will be offering dua prayer, however, this is an interfaith gathering. We welcome all people deeply affected by the recent massacres to join us. Kindly respect that this will be a quiet and peaceful gathering with no chanting. We welcome you to bring your flags and kuffiyehs and to dress appropriately for the weather.”
Time: TIME CHANGE 5:00 pm 4:00 pm
Location: LOCATION CHANGE U of A Main Quad in front of the CCIS building Timms Centre, 112 street and 87th Avenue (there is a courtyard SW of the Timms building which is on the NE corner of this intersection). Here is a link to the location.
Instagram: SJP.UofA Students for Justice in Palestine

November 22nd, Wednesday – National Housing Day: “Housing is more than 4 walls and a roof. It’s where people and families thrive and children learn and grow. Housing helps us stay employed, do better in school and access community services. A safe and secure home gives us the stability we need to face life’s challenges and enables us to participate fully in society. Having a home isn’t just a basic need — it is essential to our health and well-being.
Despite its importance, many people in Canada don’t have a safe and stable place to call home. This National Housing Day, we recognize that housing matters and that we all have a role in ensuring that more people have the dignity and safety of a home.
We can’t do this alone. We need to work together — across sectors and across orders of government — to find new, innovative solutions to housing challenges.”
Hashtag: #NationalHousingDay

November 22nd, Wednesday – How to Make the Best of Public Money for Public Good: “In recognition of National (Right to) Housing Day, the Federal Housing Advocate, Marie-Josée Houle, and the National Right to Housing Network are pleased to invite you to observe a panel discussion.
After Dr. Carolyn Whitzman sets the stage with a quick snapshot of her latest research on housing need, 3 non-market housing experts will examine substantive recommendations on how to hold governments to account on the National Housing Strategy investments, how to leverage other mechanisms to obtain capital for the creation of more non-market housing, and how to ensure the sector is set up for success.
Our speakers:
• Dr. Carolyn Whitzman (housing rights advocate, researcher, and professor, Ottawa University)
• Margaret Pfoh (CEO of the Aboriginal Housing Management Association)
• Stéphan Corriveau (Executive Director of the Community Housing Transformation Centre)
• Olga Tasci (CEO of the Agency for Co-operative Housing)
They will convene this important and informative discussion using human rights and Indigenous rights frameworks to empower duty-bearers with concrete examples and solutions to the challenge of developing the right amount and right kind of housing supply that is permanently affordable. This discussion will also contribute to the Advocate’s ongoing advocacy efforts and recommendations to Parliament.”
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM MST
Location: Online – Virtual
Registration: Eventbrite
Cost: Free

November 22nd, Wednesday – The Narwhal presents: Feeding the future: “From dried up berry bushes to declining caribou, many local and ancestral foods are at risk due to climate change, biodiversity loss, industrialization and overharvesting. First Nations communities are working hard to build up gardens, hunting camps and food stores in people’s homes, while facing worsening wildfires, drought and floods. What does the future of food sovereignty look like in the face of climate change?
B.C. reporter Kwetásel’wet (Stephanie Wood) talks to ​’Cúagilákv (Jess H̓áust̓i), lands-based educator and executive director of the Qqs Projects Society and Tyrone McNeil, Stó:lō Tribal Council president and Tribal Chief and chair of the Emergency Planning Secretariat, about bringing food sovereignty back to the table.
Time: 1 pm
Location Virtual – Online Zoom
Registration: The Narwhal

November 22nd, Wednesday – Housing– Who is it for?: “Tens of thousands of people lack decent affordable housing in Edmonton. Learn more about why this is getting even worse for renters.”
Time:  7:00 PM MST
Location: Metro Cinema, 8712 109 Street Northwest Edmonton
Tickets: Eventbrite
Cost: 15$
Facebook: Edmonton Coalition on Housing and Homelessness (ECOHH) – this is their new Facebook page

November 22nd, Wednesday – What is the responsibility of Canadian media in the climate emergency?: “In the face of the ever-expanding climate crisis, Canadians desperately need to be informed of its causes, its solutions and the actions they can take to confront it. With mis/disinformation running rampant, Canadian media organizations, like media organizations around the world, play a crucial role in covering climate change in ways that capture attention and drive impact, while also emphasizing solutions and justice.
Join us for the launch of Quiet Alarm: A Review of CBC’s Climate Reporting and an engaging discussion with leading thinkers and practitioners on the role of Canadian media organizations in the climate emergency.
The report draws from community-engaged research project that coordinated 30 volunteers from across Canada to track the climate reporting on flagship CBC news programs over a two-week period. The report’s findings and recommendations aim to improve the climate reporting of the Canadian Broadcast Corporation but they also have relevance for the Canadian media sector more broadly.
Speakers:
– Seth Klein, Team Lead and Director of Strategy of the Climate Emergency Unit and author of A GOOD WAR: Mobilizing Canada for the Climate Emergency
– Kamyar Razavi, Climate Change Reporter at Global News
– Tara Mahoney, Research and Engagement Lead at SFU CERi and co-author of Quiet Alarm – A Review of CBC’s Climate Reporting
– Doug Hamilton-Evans, Communications Strategist and co-author of Quiet Alarm – A Review of CBC’s Climate Reporting
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM PST Vancouver time – so 1pm to 2:30 pm MST
Location: there is a Zoom option
Register: Eventbrite

November 22nd, Wednesday – No Genocide in Our Name: Jewish-led Mourner’s Kaddish – All Welcome.
Every day that our leaders refuse to call for a ceasefire and the end of the siege on Gaza, hundreds more are killed.
We say not in our name.”
I assume this is a candlelight event.
Time: 7 pm
Location: Violet King Henry Plaza, Alberta Legislature – 108th street and 99th avenue

November 23rd, Thursday – Save our CPP Town Hall: “Our Canada Pension Plan is under attack.
Danielle Smith and the UCP are spending millions trying to convince Albertans to support their scheme to leave the CPP. 
But we’re not falling for it. 
From the faulty calculations used to make pie-in-the-sky promises of higher benefits and lower contributions to working Albertans, to the reverse engineering of evidence to move forward with this plan, Albertans have seen time and time again that they just can’t trust Smith and the UCP with their retirement security.
Thousands of Albertans have already taken action to fight back and protect the CPP. But we have a long road ahead of us. 
That’s why we’re hosting a town hall. We’ll be talking to experts and advocates about what’s at stake. And we’ll find out what we need to do to protect the CPP.”
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: Ukrainian Centre, 11018 – 97th Street
Register: Public Interest Alberta

November 24th, Friday – Buy Nothing Day: Participate by not participating. A 24 hour moratorium on consumer spending.
It is also a good day to exercise your power of boycotting. Whether that is a particular gas station because they have abused Indigenous Rights in Canada or elsewhere, a brand that is supporting Israel and you want to help call for a ceasefire, etc. You are powerful because YOU have what these corporations have – money. When you deny them that access to your money you are sending them a message. It is good to tell them that on social media.
For More Information: Buy Nothing Project
Hashtags: #BuyNothingDay #BlackFriday

November 24th, Friday – Critical Mass Ride – Ceasefire Now; The theme for this month’s Critical Mass Ride will be a call for a Ceasefire.
Across the world critical mass rides are traditionally held on the last Friday of the month to raise awareness about bicycling safety, the number of people using bicycles and other human-powered devices, infrastructure, government policies, etc.
This is a slow ride. We will be covering about 8+kms as we weave through Edmonton downtown and over to the southside across the High Level Bridge. We will terminate the ride in Old Strathcona. There could be a social after the ride.
Sign up to Edmonton Critical Mass Facebook page for updates.
This is a monthly event.
Time: 5 pm We LEAVE at 5:30 pm
Location: Sir Winston Churchill Square (look for the cyclists between the city hall and the square on 102a Avenue between 99th Street and 100th Street.
Facebook: Edmonton Critical Mass
Hashtag: #yegbike #yegCriticalMass #EdmontonCriticalMass

November 24th, Friday – Weekly Climate Strike Ceasefire Now!: A weekly reminder to Edmontonians that we are in a Climate Emergency.
Because of the immediacy of situation of the Israel/Hamas conflict we will be using our time at these strikes to focus on Ceasefire Now. The world has dragged its feet on taking acting on the Climate Breakdown for 5 decades I don’t think it will matter much if we shift our time for a bit to Ceasefire Now!
Extra signs will be available for people to use – or bring your own.
This is to promote the event that is happening on Saturday at 2 pm (see below)
Time: 8 am to 9 am
Location: 109th street and 88th Avenue
Facebook: Edmonton Climate Strike
Hashtags: #ClimateEmegency #ClimateJustice #EcologicalBreakdown

November 24th, Friday – Stand Against Injustice: “Join in the calling for Justice 📢
Dress appropriately for the weather, and wear a face mask if you want to protect your identity.
Bring your flags, kuffiyahs, and posters
And lastly, bring your friends so we can show up in numbers!”
Time: 3pm
Location: The Quad, University of Alberta
Instagram: Students for Justice in Palestine

November 24th, Friday – Indigenous-Palestine Solidarity Webinar: “We are the original people, the rights and title holders. We have been called in by Palestinians to show solidarity. We are powerful people, we have more political leverage than anyone else in Canada, even if it seems like we don’t. We are the best equipped to show solidarity in a way that Canadians can’t. As we know genocide, the violence of settler colonialism, and understand how important it is to hold Canada to account for what it is doing here to us and to Palestinian peoples. This will be an ongoing conversation to activate Indigenous peoples to get involved. This event consists of two panels:
**6pm EST – 7pm EST: Palestine 101**
+ Mays Ghani, Palestinian Youth Movement
+ Dr Gabor Maté
+ Ellen Gabriel, Kanien’keháka from Kanehsatake
+ Clifton Nicholas, Kanien’keháka from Kanehsatake
+ Samir Shaheen – Hussain
+ Avi Lewis, Independent Jewish Voices
**7pm EST – 8pm EST: Indigenous Organizing Panel**
+ Moderator -Veronica Fuentes
+ Sii-am Hamilton
+ MOBILIZE
+ Melaw Nakehk’o
+ Piyesiw Crane
Time: 4pm MST
Location: Virtual/Online
Register: Zoom

November 25th, Saturday – International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: “Violence against women and girls remains one of the most prevalent and pervasive human rights violations in the world. Globally, an estimated 736 million women — almost one in three — have been subjected to physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence, non-partner sexual violence, or both, at least once in their life.
This scourge has intensified in different settings, including the workplace and online spaces, and has been exacerbated by post-pandemic effects, conflicts, and climate change.
The solution lies in robust responses, including investment in prevention. However, alarmingly, data on how much nations are committing to counteract violence against women and girls remains glaringly sparse.
For instance, just 5% of government aid is focused on tackling violence against women and girls, and less than 0.2% is directed to its prevention.
We need more investment in women’s organizations, better legislation, prosecution of perpetrators, more services for survivors, and training for law enforcement officials.
I have always found this video very powerful.
Location: Global
Website: United Nations
Hashtag: #NoExcuse

November 25th, Saturday – Power Up: “Climate Justice Edmonton is inviting people to gather at noon in Churchill Square on November 25th to bring the vision of a renewables powered future to life and to call on governments to redirect all fossil fuel spending into a just transition. Speakers will share how renewables are already generating power locally and outline a vision for public ownership of renewable powered utilities in Edmonton and area. While Albertan leaders are heading in the wrong direction with their renewables moratorium and continued investments in fossil fuels, we are showing up to say that we are ready for a just and fair energy transition! Let’s power up the future we want! Join us!”
Time: Time Change 11 am 12 noon
Location: Sir Winston Churchill Square, south side of the square near the new LRT station
Website: 350.org

November 26th, Sunday – Holodomor Remembrance Day Rally: A day to commemorate the victims of the Holodomor.
Time: 2 pm
Location: Sir Winston Churchill Square
Facebook event page: Ukrainian National Youth Federation – UNYF Edmonton

November 26th, Sunday – All Out for Gaza: They would like you to bring a pair of children shoes to be part of a visual display. There will be donation collection boxes set up for people in need.
There should be a march around the area.
Time: 1pm
Location: Violet King Henry Plaza, Alberta Legislature 108th Street and 99th Avenue
Instagram: Free Palestine YEG
Hashtags: #CeasefireNow #EndTheOccupation #EndTheGeneocide

November 30th, Thursday – One Ocean Film Tour: Aquatic Biosphere Project is touring with their latest film volume to raise awareness of the importance of water and about pollution.
“Dive into a world-class series of captivating ocean-loving films featuring adventure, aquatic environments, and inspirational stories. Followed by a guest speaker, an expert in their field.”
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:45 PM MST
Location: Stanley A. Milner Public Library, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Tickets: Eventbrite
Cost: 12.25$
URL: Aquatic Biosphere Project

December 5th, Tuesday – JOBS, JUSTICE AND CLIMATE – WORKERS’ WEBINAR SERIES: The Council of Canadians and a coalition of other groups have pulled together this series about the future of employment under a changing climate, ecological breakdown, and stress on the society that will inflict.
“It has been impossible to escape the impacts of climate disasters this summer. Fires, floods, and heat domes have impacted our safety, our health, and how we support our families.
We know that workers across sectors are already navigating climate impacts, from dangerous levels of heat in their workplaces to uncertainty about how decarbonization will affect their jobs – in this sense, we are all climate workers. Simultaneously, the federal government is debating the Sustainable Jobs Act that will shape the future of work as we transition away from fossil fuels.
To ensure that this legislation gives all impacted communities the tools they need as we make the necessary transition off fossil fuels, we need to listen to workers and ask our MPs to do the same!
Join us for a regional webinar series featuring conversations with workers impacted by the climate crisis and energy transitions. They will discuss their hopes, fears, and demands as the world addresses the impacts of climate change and shifts away from fossil fuels.”
Time: 6:30 – 8 p.m. MST
Location: Virtual
Register: Zoom

December 8th,

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Start Planning for the Future

There are global days of action happening throughout the world. Edmonton can participate in these actions – all it takes is you.

• November 30 until December 12, 2023 – COP28 – The 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC, more commonly referred to as COP28, will be the 28th United Nations Climate Change conference, held from November 30 until December 12, 2023, at the Expo City, Dubai. Wikipedia. I suspect that the local Edmonton Climate Justice group will do something in solidarity with the worldwide activities that will be happening. That it is being hosted by a petrostate, headed by an oil executive, and in a state that will be very unsympathetic to protesters is going to make this COP very interesting and possibly useless.
• December 1st – 10th – Ignite Change Global Convention: 75th Anniversary United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights hosted by the John Humphrey Centre in Edmonton.
• December 13th Wednesday – Building a Stronger Town: An Evening with Charles Marohn: Charles Marohn has an excellent YouTube channel which has some excellent commentary on urban design, taxation, land-use, etc. Tickets are at Eventbrite.
• February 5th – 9th – International Week at the University of Alberta: “A warming globe, increasing numbers of refugees and displaced persons, gender disparity, economic inequalities, freshwater shortages, famine, war… We are bombarded with these issues and many others facing the planet and its inhabitants daily. 
  To address these issues, the UN established the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to be achieved by 2030. The Goals, adopted in 2015, call on governments and civil society worldwide to address the world’s most pressing issues, from poverty and education to health and the environment.
  I-Week is a chance to hear international and local perspectives on global issues. On February 5-9, 2024, International Week speakers connected their work to the SDGs. 
  U of A’s annual International Week is an incubator of ideas and a source of inspiration for us to work together for a better world. Stay tuned for updates on I-Week 2024.
• 2024 YEG Winter Cycling Congress is happening in Edmonton this year: “Join us in February 2024 [22nd to 24th] for an unforgettable multi-day event filled with informative sessions, bicycle excursions, and a community of passionate winter cyclists. Discover new possibilities while exploring the cycling-friendly city of Edmonton. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with fellow enthusiasts and learn from experts in the field.” [I think the “cycling -friendly” is a bit of a stretch – Michael].
  You can register here. Early bird rate is only until September 30th, 2023 so if you want to save a bit of money because the 450$ could be a bit of a deterrent. Mind you, if you go as a representative of a non-profit group the cost is only 200$. Good time to step up as your Community League cycling advocate and representative.

Petitions/Letter writing

To trim this page down a bit I have moved the petitions to their own page.

Please send things that should be on this list to michael.kalmanovitch@gmail.com

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