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.

• May 16th, Thursday – The True Cost of Oil
• May 17th, Friday – International Day Against Homophobia Biphobia Transphobia (IDAHOBIT)
• May 17th, Friday – Weekly Climate Strike
• May 17th, Friday – Rainbow Week of Action
• May 18th, Saturday – Weekly Ceasefire Now event at the Market
• May 18th, Saturday – Palestine Solidarity Day and March
• May 20th, Monday – World Bee Day
• May 21st, Tuesday – Empowering Tomorrow: Activating Youth for Climate Action
• May 21st, Tuesday – Curious About Air Quality?
• May 22nd, Wednesday – Injured Workers and Disabled Rally
• May 23rd, Thursday – Greenwashing, Net Zero, and the Oil Sands in Canada: The Case of Pathways Alliance
• May 25th, Saturday – 5th Global Mothers Rebellion
• May 25th, Saturday – Solidarity Rocks
• May 25th, Saturday – Enough Is Enough UCP
• May 25th, Saturday – Pilgrimage for Peace in Gaza
• May 26th, Sunday – Let’s Bike There YEG Cargo and Electric Bike Meet-Up
• May 26th, Sunday – Edmonton March for Palestine
• May 28th, Tuesday – Introduction to Deep Canvassing: The Proven Method to Change Hearts and Minds
• May 30th, Thursday – Speaking Municipally Live: Untangling the housing knot
• June – Bike Month
• June 1st and 2nd – EcoSolar Tour
• June 3rd, Monday – World Bicycle Day
• June 5th, Wednesday – World Environment Day
• June 6th, Thursday – Homeless Memorial Service
• June 9th, Sunday – Fancy Women Bike Ride
• June 18th, Tuesday – How to: Mass Chalking / Street Murals Actions
• June 21st, Friday – Urban Forestry Conference
• June 24th, Monday – Women’s Strike

Video of the Week

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May 11th – 17th – Pledge the Defend Rainbow Equality: “We invite Canadian politicians, public figures and community leaders to take the Pledge the Defend Rainbow Equality. This pledge was designed by the Society of Queer Momentum as part of a National Rainbow Week of Action taking place from May 11th to 17th 2024. During this week of action, thousands of Canadians will be coming together to speak up for rainbow equality, against rising hate, and a more free and equal future for all our families.
As we see anti-2SLGBTQIA+ hate rise, elected officials and others in positions of influence have an important role to play to show our support for human rights and equality.”
Take the Pledge: Pledge the Defend Rainbow Equality

May 16th, Thursday – The True Cost of Oil: “The True Cost of Oil exhibit by editorial and fine art photographer Garth Lenz, contrasts Alberta’s oil sands – one of the biggest industrial projects in the world – and the surrounding Boreal Forest, an essential carbon storehouse and home to countless, unique species.”
Time: Doors Open 6:00 MT
Location: Fine Arts Building, University of Alberta, room 2-20
Register: Environmental Defence

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 – 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 17th, Friday – Rainbow Week of Action: There will be an action happening in Edmonton to participate in the National Day of Action.
You can also take the Pledge the Defend Rainbow Equality
Time: 6pm
Location: Wilbert McIntyre Park, 8331 104 St NW Gazebo Park
Instagram: Trans,Rights YEG
Website: Rainbow Week of Action

May 18th, 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.

May 18th, Saturday – Palestine Solidarity Day and March: A full afternoon of Palestinian culture following the march for an end to genocide and arms embargo.
Time: 12 noon to 7 pm
Location: Sir Winston Churchill Square, 102nd Avenue and 99th Street

May 20th, Monday – World Bee Day: We have all heard the campaign – “Save the Bees”. But what kind of bees should be saved. The honey industry wants us to focus on their bees (#Honeybees) and their profits. Usually it is pesticides and habitat destruction that causes the greatest decline of bee populations. They need to be fighting the corporations that are wedded those destructive paths.
What should be promoted is “Save the Pollinators”. The two other types of bees should also be protected (#Solitarybees and #Bumblebees). Along with honeybees, they are being decimated by pesticides, habitat loss, and competition with honeybees for the flowers. More honeybees in an area – less forage for the wild bees (the ones that the industry is not overly concerned with).
Plant native species and flowers in your yard.
URL: World Bee Day

May 21st, Tuesday – Empowering Tomorrow: Activating Youth for Climate Action: “Please join the Yale Center for Environmental Communication for a webinar on how young people are grappling with climate change and efforts to engage them on the topic. Grace Gibson-Snyder, a Yale College student and plaintiff in landmark climate case, Held v. State of Montana will moderate a conversation with Dr. Matthew Ballew, Research Specialist at the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication, Puji Masireddy, Youth Advisory Board Member at Action for the Climate Emergency, and Stephanie Hanes, journalist with the Christian Science Monitor’s Climate Generation project. We will record the webinar and send a link to the recording to all registrants afterwards.”
Time: 10 am MT
Location: online
Register: Yale Center for Environmental Communication

May 21st, Tuesday – Curious About Air Quality?: “Join the Tomorrow Foundation at our first in-person event of 2024 to find out what we’ve been up to! This time we’re partnering with @yegairshed to talk all things air quality.”
Time: 6 – 9pm
Location: Longroof Brewing, 104th, 9916 – 76the Avenue
Register: Eventbrite

May 22nd, Wednesday – Injured Workers and Disabled Rally: “we need to get as many people on the grounds as we can! come out to send a message to the Alberta government that injured workers want a full enquiry into the Alberta wcb not following policies and legislation. we also ask for fair treatment of injured workers and disabled.
we all work, and sometimes get hurt. the system as is, is corrupt and unfair to injured workers. it must be fixed.”
Time: 12 pm (noon)
Location: Alberta Legislature (probably Violet King Henry Plaza, 10801 – 99th Avenue)
Facebook: Injured Workers and Disabled Rally

May 23rd, Thursday – Greenwashing, Net Zero, and the Oil Sands in Canada: The Case of Pathways Alliance: “The webinar will focus on the net-zero and climate action claims made by Pathways Alliance, which comprises six oil sand producers that collectively represent 95% of oil sands production.”
: 10 am
Location: Zoom
Register: Re.Climate

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 – Solidarity Rocks: “So much has been happening in Palestine, but also in our community. Sending solidarity and strength to those families and caregivers supporting the student organizers at the @university4palestine.yeg. Please give them a follow if you haven’t already.
We are now ready for our first meet-up in Edmonton, where we can start to plan the direction for our group moving forward. Parents, caregivers and educators welcome! Join us to paint messages of solidarity to take back to our communities! We’ll have supplies on hand, but welcome you bringing more if you can!”
Time: 12:30 – 2:30 pm
Location: Ritchie Community League , 7727 – 98th Street
Instagram: Parents4Palestine Edmonton

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. You can find links to all the other locations on the Enough Is Enough UCP website.
Time: 2 pm – 4 pm
Location: Violet King Henry Plaza, 10801 – 99th Avenue
Facebook: Enough Is Enough UCP – Edmonton
Hashtags: #EnoughIsEnoughUCP, #EnoughIsEnough, #EnoughIsEnoughAB

May 25th, Saturday – Pilgrimage for Peace in Gaza: “The Gaza ceasefire pilgrimage, has been initiated by Christian communities globally as a prayerful act of solidarity amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. This symbolic gesture aims to promote peace and demonstrates our commitment to supporting the people of Gaza during these challenging times. As described on the official website, the Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage is a meditative immersion into the suffering experienced by the people of Palestine. Each step taken is a prayer for every life lost since the occupation re-entered the news cycle following the tragedy of October7th, 2023.
We’ve chosen to organize a 4 km walk here in Edmonton to represent the 41 km length of Gaza. It’s a gesture of solidarity with those who’ve been displaced from their homes, compelled to traverse long distances in search of safety and refuge, and have tragically lost loved ones along the way. Please consider joining us.
Please wear white as a sign of peace.“
Time: 4pm
Location: Alberta Legislature Building
Instagram: Development and Peace

May 26th, Sunday – Let’s Bike There YEG Cargo and Electric Bike Meet-Up: “Our next event is Sunday, May 26! We are meeting at the Arthur Elliot Park/West Jasper Sherwood Community League playground, 11 am to 1 pm. If you’re curious about cargo or electric bikes, please stop by and chat with fellow riders!”
Time: 11 am to 1pm
Location: 9620 – 152nd Street
Twitter: Let’s Bike There YEG

May 26th, Sunday – Edmonton March for Palestine: “Standing in solidarity for peace and justice. Join us this Sunday in Edmonton as we advocate for a two-way arms embargo and an end to the atrocities in Gaza. Together, we can make a difference! “
Time: 1:30pm
Location: Violet King Henry Plaza, 10801 – 99th Avenue. North edge of the legislature grounds.
Instagram: The Palestinian Booth YEG

May 28th, Tuesday – Introduction to Deep Canvassing: The Proven Method to Change Hearts and Minds: “Are you an organizer, community leader, or activist looking to engage with your community around deeply polarizing issues? Are you an individual hoping to understand how to have compassionate, non-judgmental conversations across lines of difference? Or, are you someone who’s heard about this thing called “deep canvassing” and you’re curious to learn more?”
Time: 6 pm ET 4 pm MT
Location Virtual
Register: Deep Canvas Institute

May 30th, Thursday – Speaking Municipally Live: Untangling the housing knot: “Taproot Edmonton’s civic affairs podcast, Speaking Municipally, collaborates with the summer institute of the Canadian Housing Evidence Collaborative for a conversation on how City of Edmonton policy can and should contribute to the alleviation of the housing crisis.”
Time: doors 6:30 – 7pm when the live recording will start.
Location: Foundry Room, 12021 102 Avenue Northwest
Register: Eventbrite

June 1st and 2nd – EcoSolar Tour: “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.

June 3rd, Monday – World Bicycle Day: Come out and celebrate the beauty that is the bicycle. Just get on your bicycle and remember the sheer joy of cycling.
June is Bike Month so stay tuned for events
Hashtags: #WorldBicycleDay

June 5th, Wednesday – World Environment Day: I think it is shitty that there is a focus on Saudi Arabia (who is hosting the ‘event’).
Website: World Environment Day

June 6th, Thursday – Homeless Memorial Service: “We will be gathering to honor and remember the lives of our friends, relatives, neighbors, community members and loved ones who needlessly died from not having access to an adequate home.”
Time: 1pm
Location: Homeless Memorial Plaza, this is a small island park directly north of City Hall on 103a Avenue and between 99th and 100th Street). The Royal Alberta Museum is to the east and the CN Tower is to the north.
URL: Edmonton Coalition on Housing and Homelssness

June 9th, Sunday – Fancy Women Bike Ride: Join a group of people cycling together to celebrate Bike Month, World Bicycle Day, joy, and community.
Time: Noon
Location: City Hall plaza, 102a Avenue and 99th Street
Twitter: Fancy Women Bike Ride

June 18th, Tuesday – How to: Mass Chalking / Street Murals Actions: “Nothing makes an impact like an artwork that takes up a whole street. Join us to explore the concept of largescale artivism on streets, walls and beyond!”
Time: 11am
Location: online
Register: Tipping Point

June 21st, Friday – Urban Forestry Conference: “Spoke n’ Loam showcases voices and emerging ideas within the urban forestry, arborist, nursery, gardening, and conservation communities.
Join us for a day of learning, community, and engagement as we explore the world of urban trees. Whether you’re an industry professional or a tree-lover, Spoke n’ Loam will expand the scope of your knowledge.”
Time: 9:15 am – 5pm
Location:
Register: Spoke n’ Loan

June 24th, Monday – Women’s Strike: I am unsure if anything is happening in Edmonton yet for this day. I will let you know.
https://action.womensmarch.com/events/women-s-strike-2024

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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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