The Activist Agenda (Edmonton) is now being released on Thursday so you can see what might fit into your weekend. This list is constantly being updated so I do suggest that you check throughout the week for any updated actions. Visit Activist Agenda to see the latest version.

• April 18th, Thursday – Edmonton Police Commission Monthly Meeting
• April 18th, Thursday – DIY Sewing Machine Basics
• April 19th, Friday – Weekly Climate Strike
• April 19th, Friday – Global Climate Strike
• April 20th, Saturday – Weekly Ceasefire NOW event at the Market
• April 20th, Saturday – Climate Justice Signage Display
• April 20th, Saturday – Neighbouring for Climate
• April 20th, Saturday – Earth Day Celebration @ Earth’s General Store
• April 20th, Saturday – Bike Edmonton Big Spring Bike Sale
• April 20th, Saturday – Sandy and Nora Talk Politics
• April 21st, Sunday – March for Gaza
• April 21st, Sunday – Celebrate Earth Day
• April 21st, Sunday – Vegan Potluck
• April 21st, Sunday – The Opioid Crisis with Guy Felicella
• April 22nd, Monday – Earth Day
• April 24th, Wednesday – Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day
• April 26th, Friday – Methane Matters: Strategic Communications For Climate Action
• April 26th, Friday – Weekly Climate Strike
• April 27th, Saturday – Weekly Ceasefire NOW event at the Market
• April 27th, Saturday – Protest and March for Palestine
• April 27th, Saturday – YEG Bike Meet Up
• April 27th, Saturday – Pedalists Picnic Bike Market
• April 30th, Tuesday – Ecoanxiety in youth: the evidence, the impacts and how to work with it
• May 1st, Wednesday – International Workers Day (May Day)
• May 2nd, Thursday – Fundraising Gala Coalition for Justice and Human Rights
• May 4th and 5th – World Press Freedom Day(s)
• May 5th, Saturday – National Red Dress Day 2024 Edmonton
• May 6th, Monday – Confronting Wildfires in an Era of Climate Emergency
• May 11th, Saturday – Edmonton Bike Swap
• May 11th, Saturday – Edmonton Cyclist Meetup – South
• May 12th, Monday – The First Annual “Steal from Loblaws” Day
• May 14th, Tuesday – Waste Free Edmonton Sustainability Social
• May 25th, Saturday – 5th Global Mothers Rebellion
• May 25th, Saturday – Enough Is Enough UCP

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April 18th, Thursday – Edmonton Police Commission Monthly Meeting: “In order to maintain transparency and accountability to the citizens of Edmonton, the Edmonton Police Commission holds regular monthly meetings, which are open to the public. As an Edmontonian, you are welcome to attend these meetings and provide your input about policing issues in your community.”
Time: noon
Location: River Valley Room at City Hall (1 Sir Winston Churchill Square)
Website: Edmonton Police Commission

April 18th, Thursday – DIY Sewing Machine Basics: “This week, attend our sewing machine basics workshop to learn how to use a sewing machine! (You’re welcome to bring your own machine).
Register for free using the link under “tickets”.”
Time: 6 pm – 8 pm
Location: Edmonton Reuse Centre, 6835 – 83rd Street
Facebook: DIY Thursdays

April 19th, Friday – Weekly Climate Strike: A weekly reminder to Edmontonians that we are in a Climate Emergency.
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
Hashtags: #ClimateStrike #FridaysForFuture #ClimateStrikeYEG #FridaysForFutureYEG

April 19th, Friday – Global Climate Strike: “Fridays for Future is calling for a Global Climate Strike and Edmonton Climate Strike is participating in solidarity.
We will assemble at the south apron of the main entrance of Canada Place (on Jasper Avenue across from the Convention Centre). We will say some words, we will chant some chants, and we will march two blocks to city hall.
There will be extra signs but we encourage you to bring your own.
#LaterIsTooLate #fridaysforfuture“
Time: 4pm
Location: Canada Place, 9700 – Jasper Avenue
Facebook: Edmonton Climate Strike

April 20th, Saturday – Earth Day Celebration: Community, barbecue, clothes swap, etc
Time: 12-4pm
Location: Earth’s General Store, 9605 – 82nd Avenue
Facebook: Planting Our Future

April 20th, Saturday – Weekly Ceasefire Now event at the Market: “We will stand together in solidarity with people around the world calling for an immediate Ceasefire Now in all conflict zones and all parties work towards a just, respectful, and long-lasting peace.”
Time: 11am
Location: Old Strathcona Farmer’s Market, 10310 – 83rd Avenue. I made a What Three Words for the exact location where we normally stand. If we move away from this spot we will be noticeable and easy to find

April 20th, Saturday – Climate Justice Signage Display: I will erect these signs beside the bus stop on Gateway and 83rd Avenue. This is a static display since I normally go over and stand with a group of people doing Ceasefire Now activism in front of the market (see event above). On April 6th, someone tore the banner in half and I have not repaired it yet. I plan on erecting other signs in its place.
Why do I have UCP on this sign? Well, they form the present government in Alberta and like all previous Alberta governments (including the NDP) have pushed the fossil fuel agenda to the detriment of the planet while knowing what impacts their actions would have on people and planet.
Time: 11 am
Location: Grass area on the NE corner of 83rd avenue and Gateway (104th Street)
Facebook: Edmonton Climate Strike

April 20th, Saturday – Neighbouring for Climate: “The best climate action is community climate action. Find out how to bring people together for the planet with the City of Edmonton’s Neighbouring for Climate program.”
You can see a past recording of their first webinar (I missed it since I was busy elsewhere. See this YouTube video.
[I am unsure that I agree with the assertion that it is the best. Big decisions and actions by government and changes by industry have major effects (negatively and positively). Of course individual actions have an impact but we can only achieve so much.]
Time:
Morning Session 10:00 to 11:45 am
Afternoon Session 2:30 to 4:15 pm
Location:
Morning Session Bonnie Doon Community League Hall, 9240 – 93 Street NW
Afternoon Session – Inglewood Community League Hall, 12525 116 Ave
Register: Change for Climate

April 20th, Saturday – Bike Edmonton Big Spring Bike Sale: “Our bike builders have been working hard returning unique used bikes to their full glory. Our sale is a great time to try out different bikes and find one that will work well for you. The majority of bikes have been refurbished (and thoroughly checked over), so while they aren’t brand new, they are in great shape. There will be a wide selection of rigid & hardtail mountain bikes , hybrids, and road bikes in sizes adult small, medium, and large.”
Time: 11 am to 3 pm
Location: Bike Edmonton Downtown, 10612 – 105th Avenue
Facebook: Bike Edmonton

April 20th, Saturday – Sandy and Nora Talk Politics: “Come and listen to a live recording of one of Canada’s most popular political podcasts. Sandy Hudson and Nora Loreto will talk about the state of the world: how citizens can get involved and fight to make things better, change policies and influence politicians. To learn more about the show, go to www.sandyandnora.com.”
Time: 3pm
Location: Zeidler Hall, Citadel, 101st Avenue and 99th Street
Tickets: Citadel

April 21st, Sunday – March for Gaza: Come and participate in the weekly march to call for an end to the genocide that is being perpetrated in Gaza.
Time: 1:30pm
Location: Violet King Henry Plaza, 10801 – 99th Avenue (the Legislature)

April 21st, Sunday – Celebrate Earth Day: Come for FREE fun, music, food, gifts, information. All are welcome. 
Time: 2:00 – 4:00pm
Location: Windsor Park Community League  87Avenue and 118 Street
Contact: Questions? marilyngaa@telusplanet.net

April 21st, Sunday – Vegan Potluck: Tomorrow is Earth Day. It has been shown that adopting a plant-based/vegan diet is probably the most effective action a person can take to reduce their impact on the planet (climate, biodiversity, deforestation, animal welfare, personal health, etc.). Come and join the Vegans and Vegetarians of Alberta at their monthly potluck luck.
“Bring your own plates, cutlery, beverage and serving spoon plus a favourite VEGAN potluck dish to serve at least 6 people (per adult attending). Everyone is welcome!”
Time: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: Riverdale Community League, 9231 100 Avenue
Cost: $3/member or $5/non-member
Website: Vegans and Vegetarians of Alberta

April 21st, Sunday – The Opioid Crisis with Guy Felicella: The Breakdown is hosting an interview with Guy Felicella about the opioid crisis.
Time: 8 pm MT
Location Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook

April 22nd, Monday – Earth Day: The first Earth Day was on April 22nd, 1970.

April 24th, Wednesday – Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day: This day “commemorate the victims of the Armenian genocide of 1915. It was a series of massacres and starvation of 1.5 million Armenians by the Ottomans.” 
We act like genocide hasn’t happened in the past or only to the Jews. A few weeks ago the Rwandans marked the 30th anniversary of the genocide that took place in their country where close to a million people were slaughtered. Or the Holodomor where millions were starved.
And now, before our eyes, we see another genocide unfolding in real time in Gaza. What are you going to do?

April 26th, Friday – Methane Matters: Strategic Communications For Climate Action: “Cutting methane pollution is the fastest opportunity we have to immediately slow the rate of global warming. The climate movement needs smart, strategic communications and grassroots organizing campaigns to win the policies to phase out dirty, expensive gas and boost cleaner, all electric alternatives. Please join the Yale Center for Environmental Communication for a conversation with Sonal Jessel, former Director of Policy at WE ACT for Environmental Justice, Sarah Lazarovic, Vice President, Communications and Creative Strategy at Rewiring America, and Phoebe Sweet, Founder & President – Acadia Strategies, and founder of Gas Leaks. Joshua Low, Partnerships Director at the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication will moderate the webinar.”
Time: 10 am MT
Location: virtual / Zoom
Register: Yale Program on Climate Change Communication

April 26th, Friday – Weekly Climate Strike: A weekly reminder to Edmontonians that we are in a Climate Emergency.
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
Hashtags: #ClimateStrike #FridaysForFuture #ClimateStrikeYEG #FridaysForFutureYEG

April 27th, Saturday – Weekly Ceasefire Now event at the Market: “We will stand together in solidarity with people around the world calling for an immediate Ceasefire Now in all conflict zones and all parties work towards a just, respectful, and long-lasting peace.”
Time: 11am
Location: Old Strathcona Farmer’s Market, 10310 – 83rd Avenue. I made a What Three Words for the exact location where we normally stand. If we move away from this spot we will be noticeable and easy to find

April 27th, Saturday – Protest and March for Palestine:
Time: 1:30pm
Location: Tipton Park, 10849 – 81st avenue

April 27th, Saturday – Pedalists Picnic Bike Market: “You’ve been asking, we’ve been listening! The Pedalist Picnic is back for another go! Come hang out, chill out & scope out used & new bikes, parts, accessories and goods straight from the secret stashes of some of Edmonton’s nerdiest bike nerds! Plenty deals and fun to be had, and for a good cause! This time around it’s at Bike Edmonton’s downtown shop, and we’re raising funds to help @bikeedmonton continue doing their vital work & advocacy for our city’s cycling community! We’ll be announcing vendors and more things in the coming days so stay tuned my people! Shout out to @mitchiedagger for the hype poster!”
Time: Noonish-5ish
Location: 10612 – 105th Avenue

April 27th, Saturday – YEG Bike Meet Up: “We’re on a mission to make Edmonton a great city to bike in! To help accomplish this, we want to get feedback from the community about how we can raise more awareness for the needs and benefits of great cycling infrastructure. We’ve got some ideas to share, but we want to know what you want to see. Whether you are a daily commuter, a weekend-warrior, or someone who wants to bike around the city but doesn’t feel ready to do so, your experiences are vital to ensure that we are working in the interests of all cyclists in Edmonton.
These events will be fairly informal, with the intent being to have an open and respectful dialogue. All are welcome!”
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM MDT
Location: The Colombian Coffee Bar & Roastery, 10340 134 Street 
Registration: Eventbrite

April 30th, Tuesday – Ecoanxiety in youth: the evidence, the impacts and how to work with it: “Join EcoAnalytics Research for this latest Opinionation webinar on the evidence about ecoanxiety and how this widely experienced, little understood condition can help in engaging young Canadians in productive, healthy conversations about environmental protection.
This interactive session will be presented by authorities on the frontlines of the issue:

• Dr. Maxime Boivin, Researcher, l’Institut national de santé publique du Québec, and author of recent study of ecoanxiety among Quebec youth
• Maria Vamvalis, Doctoral candidate, OISE, University of Toronto, contributor to An Educator’s Guide to Climate Emotions (Climate Psychology Alliance North America)
• Youth Representative of Shake Up The Establishment, creator of Practicing Rest, Recovery, Resistance: An Interactive Dreaming Journal

Time: 11:30am – 12:45pm MDT
Location: online/virtual
Registration: Eventbrite

May 1st, Wednesday – International Workers Day: People will gather at Gazebo Park, march down Whyte Avenue, and meet up at a place to chat and socialize. (Reception and cash bar at Strathcona Community League Hall, 10139 87 Avenue)
Time: Gather at Gazebo Park at 5:30 – Rally at 6
Location: Gazebo Park/Wilbert McIntyre Park, 8307 – Calgary Trail (104th Street)
Facebook: May Day Edmonton

May 2nd, Thursday – Fundraising Gala Coalition for Justice and Human Rights: “The Coalition for Justice and Human Rights provides advocacy and free support services to people in our community facing dire circumstances—including many people who are unhoused.”
Time: 5:30pm – dinner at 7:30pm
Location: River Cree Resort, Enoch Ballroom, 300 East Lapotac Blvd, Enoch, Alberta
Tickets: Coalition for Justice and Human Rights

May 4th and 5th – World Press Freedom Day(s): “Edmonton Mark your Calendar! Join a group of Journalists, artists and activists in Edmonton to write the names of Gaza’s Journalists and media workers who were killed by the IsraHell Occupation army🚨 make a stand for media workers .. This commemoration is to name them all and let the world remember!”
Time: 12-5pm
Location: Edmonton’s Free Wall, 96th Street and 105th Avenue
Instagram: The Palestine Booth YEG

May 5th, Saturday – National Red Dress Day 2024 Edmonton: A pipe ceremony will begin the day at the Beaver Hills House Park (I am assuming it is happening at the park). Possibly some kind of rally at Sir Winston Churchill Square at 10 am and then a march/procession to Beaver Hills House Park.
There is usually an art installation of red dresses at the park.
Time: 8:00 am to 4 pm
Location: Beaver Hills House Park, 105th Street and Jasper Avenue (North East corner)
Facebook: Bear Claw Beaver Hills House

May 6th, Monday – Confronting Wildfires in an Era of Climate Emergency: “Join the BC Climate Emergency Campaign and the UBC Centre for Climate Justice for a public panel discussion on wildfires and the climate crisis. The panel will explore how to balance investments in emergency response and climate preparedness with spending on climate action that drives down emissions, so that we can reduce extreme weather events, ensure our communities and workers are safe, and ensure a liveable world for future generations.”
Time: 7pm PT 8pm MT
Location: In Person – UBC Robson Square (800 Robson Street, Vancouver) and online
Register: UBC Centre for Climate Justice

May 11th, Saturday – Edmonton Bike Swap: Looking for a new bicycle? Looking to sell a bicycle? Want to connect to your bicycle community?
They are still looking for volunteers to help out during this event. For more information check out this link.
Time: Consign (drop off) 8 am to 2 pm – Buy 2:30 pm to 5 pm
Location: MacEwan University NORTH SIDE underground parking lot – 10803 105 Ave NW
Website: Alberta Bike Swap / Edmonton Bike Swap
Video info: YouTube

May 11th, Saturday – Edmonton Cyclist Meetup – South: “We’re on a mission to make Edmonton a great city to bike in! To help accomplish this, we want to get feedback from the community about how we can raise more awareness for the needs and benefits of great cycling infrastructure. We’ve got some ideas to share, but we want to know what you want to see. Whether you are a daily commuter, a weekend-warrior, or someone who wants to bike around the city but doesn’t feel ready to do so, your experiences are vital to ensure that we are working in the interests of all cyclists in Edmonton.
These events will be fairly informal, with the intent being to have an open and respectful dialogue. All are welcome!”
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM MDT
Location: Café Bicyclette, 8627 91 Street  
Registration: Eventbrite

May 12th, Monday – The First Annual “Steal from Loblaws” Day: Disclaimer: we are not advocating that people steal from this or any other business.
This corporation is one of the major causes of inflation in Canada and been making obscene profits over the past 4 years.
This is posted so that people can see what other places are doing to express their anger and frustration.
Here is a fun video about the Steal from Loblaws Day

May 14th, Tuesday – Waste Free Edmonton Sustainability Social: “If you are looking to reduce your waste and connect with like-minded Edmontonians, look no further! Waste Free Edmonton is hosting our 2nd Sustainability Social.”
Time: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM MDT
Location: The Bell in Scona, 10416 80 Avenue
Instagram: Waste Free Edmonton
Tickets: Eventbrite

May 25th, Saturday – 5th Global Mothers Rebellion: “The climate crisis is not slowing down and temperatures are rising all over the planer. Mothers Rebellion is busy planning our fifth global action which will be held on the 25th of May, marking Africa Day. On this day we will amplify the voices of our sisters in Africa.”
“The mothers of the world won’t look away, they refuse to give up, and they will do everything they can to get climate justice for their children.
That was the message delivered by rebel mothers in 62 cities across 20 countries the day before much of the world celebrated Mother’s Day. They sat in outward-facing circles in public spaces, holding signs with the names of their children, and were joined by grandmothers, aunties, nieces, sisters, children, and other allies.
Each circle was different—some quiet and contemplative, some including dance and song, others holding climate story-times for children or pram parades!”
I am unaware if anything is yet planned here in Edmonton. I encourage people to set things in motion to show solidarity and raise awareness. Here is a link to help guide you through the process.

May 25th, Saturday – Enough Is Enough UCP: “We’re here to unite concerned citizens of Alberta in a movement against the current government, the United Conservative Party (UCP), because Enough is Enough.
We believe the UCP has let us down across various fronts, failing to prioritize the needs of everyday Albertans. Whether it’s healthcare, electricity pricing, forest management, climate change, education, housing, the cost of living, renewables, or any other issue affecting our province, we share a common frustration: our government isn’t working for us.
It’s time for change. It’s time for a government that truly represents the interests of all Albertans, present, and future. Join us as we mobilize and demand accountability. This is democracy in action.
Enough is Enough! Together, let’s make our voices heard and build a better future for Alberta.
This event will be part of a province-wide day of action.
Time: 2 pm – 4 pm
Location: Violet King Henry Plaza, 10801 – 99th Avenue
Facebook: Enough Is Enough UCP – Edmonton

#EnoughIsEnoughUCP

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Coming up in June

Eco-Solar Tour: This is a great way to explore technologies to do with efficiencies, solar, design, resource reduction, etc and meet the people living in these homes. It happens on June 1st and 2nd.

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Science Literacy Course

We are often told not to believe everything we read online or see on TV—but how do we tell the difference between sensationalized statistics and a real scientific study? Learn how to spot sound science in this 5-week course.
This course is free and offered through the University of Alberta.
Register: University of Alberta you will then need to register at Coursera

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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