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 25th – 30th – Letter Writing Campaign
- 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 28th, Sunday – Day of Mourning
- April 28th, Sunday – Stop Death Penalty Now
- April 30th, Tuesday – Ecoanxiety in youth: the evidence, the impacts and how to work with it
- May 2024 – No Mow May
- May 1st, Wednesday – International Workers Day (May Day)
- May 2nd, Thursday – Fundraising Gala Coalition for Justice and Human Rights
- May 2nd, Thursday – Monthly Diner’s Club
- May 3rd, Friday – Weekly Climate Strike
- May 4th, Saturday – Weekly Ceasefire NOW event at the Market
- May 4th and 5th – World Press Freedom Day(s)
- May 4th, Saturday – Big Bold Ideas for 76th Avenue
- May 4th, Saturday – March for Palestine
- May 5th, Sunday – National Red Dress Day 2024 Edmonton
- May 6th, Monday – Confronting Wildfires in an Era of Climate Emergency
- May 7th, Tuesday – International Harm Reduction Day
- 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 15th, Wednesday – Elders Climate Conversation Meet-Up
- May 17th, Friday – International Day Against Homophobia Biphobia Transphobia (IDAHOBIT)
- May 25th, Saturday – 5th Global Mothers Rebellion
- May 25th, Saturday – Enough Is Enough UCP
Video of the Week
Most people could not look another person in the eye and say – I condemn you to death because….
April 25th – 30th – Letter Writing Campaign: “In less than a week, the Edmonton Public School Board will decide whether to re-establish armed police officers in our public schools. We need your help right now to make sure this doesn’t happen.
Public schools are struggling and under-resourced because of UCP cuts. With fewer teachers and educational assistants, unmanageably large class sizes, and a lack of counseling and student mental health supports, our schools are under more stress than ever before.
We all want our schools to be safe. Cutting teachers and EAs and then adding armed police officers is not the way to do this.
Edmonton Public School Board has called a special meeting for April 30 to consider a motion to bring armed police officers back into our schools. They are also debating giving future decisions regarding police in schools over to the Superintendent, out of the hands of democratically elected representatives. Given significant issues with police accountability in Edmonton, this is a deeply troubling prospect.
Research shows that this will have negative consequences for racialized, Indigenous, low-income, and special needs students and erode efforts towards creating safe and caring learning environments. (Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6)
Please send your trustee a quick message to let them know you do not support armed officers in schools.
Send a Letter: Public Interest Alberta
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 28th, Sunday – Day of Mourning: “Every year we gather in Grant Notley Park at the Broken Families Monument to honour those who have lost their lives as a result of their jobs in the preceding year.This past year saw 165 workers died as a result of their job which is approximately the same as last year. The fact that this number isn’t coming down is shows that employers aren’t particularly concerned with ensuring worker safety. There are many laws in place that should ensure worker safety but we are not seeing the incident rates drop like we were promised. We must defend our rights and call on all employers to provide SAFE WORK NOW! Every worker has the right to come home at the end of their shift no matter what.”
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM MST
Location: Grant Notley Park, 116 Street & 100 Avenue
URL: Edmonton & District Labour Council
April 28th, Sunday – Stop Death Penalty Now: “A rally against the inhumane sentence of execution and for the freedom of Tumaj Salehi and all the innocent will take place on Monday at 2 p.m. in Old Scona Farmers Market Park. We invite fellow citizens to join us in echoing the voice of the Iranian people.”
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: I think they are actually meeting at Gazebo Park – corner of 104ht street and 83rd Avenue
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 2024 – No Mow May: In Edmonton, we usually don’t start planting our gardens until the long weekend but we tend to clean up our yards, cut the grass, and such.
This year, consider not cutting your lawn until at least that same weekend as part of the #NoMowMay campaign.
“A healthy lawn with some long grass and wildflowers benefits wildlife, tackles pollution and can even lock away carbon below ground. “#pollinators #NoNatureNoFuture
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 2nd, Thursday – Monthly Diner’s Club: Join members and non-members of Vegans and Vegetarians of Alberta at their monthly diner’s club. Join us for some tasty vegan food and have some great conversation!
Time: 6 pm
Location: The Moth, 9449 Jasper Avenue
Facebook Vegans and Vegetarians of Alberta
May 3rd, 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
May 4th, 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
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 4th, Saturday – Big Bold Ideas for 76th Avenue: A walk and tour along 76th Avenue to talk about bold ideas for redevelopment of this area.
Time: 10:30 am
Location: Meet at Aspen Coffee Roasters, 9951 – 76th Avenue
Twitter: Conrad Nobert
May 4th, Saturday – March for Palestine: #YEG #ArmsEmbargoNow #Edmonton4Palestine #HandsOffRafah
#EndGenocideNow
Time: 1:30 pm
Location: Sir Winston Churchill Square, 102nd Avenue and 99th Street
Instagram: Free Palestine YEG
May 5th, Sunday- National Red Dress Day 2024 Edmonton: A pipe ceremony will begin the day at the Beaver Hills House Park at 8 am. 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.
You are encouraged to wear red.
Time: 8:00 am to 4 pm
8 am – Pipe Ceremony in Beaver Hills House Park (105 St and Jasper)
11 am – Attendees gather at Churchill Square
Noon – Walk down Jasper Ave to Beaver Hills House Park
Location: Beaver Hills House Park, 105th Street and Jasper Avenue (North East corner)
Facebook: Bear Claw Beaver Hills House
Website: Government of Alberta
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 7th, Tuesday – International Harm Reduction Day: Harm reduction saves lives and money for the general taxpayer.
You can support local groups doing front line work like:
- Bear Claw Beaver Hills House – Indigenous led street workers
- 4B Harm Reduction Society – Yeg frontline street outreach team filling gaps created by bad policy. Mostly focuses on drug policy but everything overlaps – unhoused/poverty/addictions/mental health/etc. Their website is 4B Harm Reduction Society (4BHRS).
- HARES Outreach – grassroots mutual aid network doing street outreach in amiskwaciwâskahikan otherwise known as Edmonton, AB. *MA request fulfillment currently paused
- Tawâw Outreach Collective – YEG: We Challenge Colonial Systems & Embrace Culture 🪶Grassroots • Indigenous-Led • Harm Reduction • Mutual-Aid • Street Outreach • Advocacy • Training
- Bissell Centre – multifaceted organization that tries to address many challenges facing people of the inner-city.
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 15th, Wednesday – Elders Climate Conversation Meet-Up: ?Hi activist Friends. On May 15th our group of Seniors concerned about the climate crisis will meet at 9923 – 90 Ave. The meeting will be from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. We have been in touch with the SCAN organization in Ontario, and there are plans afoot to have a Canada-wide network rally by October 1st: National Seniors Day! If you are a senior (anywhere from 50 onward) and you are concerned about the climate crisis, and the world we are leaving for our children, please consider joining us!
I would appreciate it if you are planning to attend, that you let me know via messenger beforehand. Thanks.”
Time: 7pm
Location: 9923 – 90 Avenue
Contact: Carmen
May 17th, Friday – International Day Against Homophobia Biphobia Transphobia (IDAHOBIT): This years theme is “Overcoming Discrimination”. As we have seen in Alberta, The UCP government has launched an attack on the people in the Trans community. Come to the rally/protest on May 25th to bring your concerns.
Website: May17
May 17th, Friday – Rainbow Week of Action: There will be an action happening in Edmonton to participate in the National Day of Action.
Time: 6pm
Location: Wilbert McIntyre Park, 8331 104 St NW Gazebo Park
Instagram: Trans,Rights YEG
Website: Rainbow Week of Action
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
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.
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
Disclaimer – the Activist Agenda tries to ensure that the information contained within it is accurate but mistakes do happen. Please double-check events and information that are relevant to you to make sure you have the correct date, time, location, and any other relevant information.
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