The Activist Agenda (Edmonton) is 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.

• June – Pride Month
• June – Bike Month
• June – Indigenous Peoples History Month
• June 6th, Thursday – Homeless Memorial Service
• June 7th, Friday – Weekly Climate Strike
• June 8th, Saturday – Weekly Ceasefire Now event at the Market
• June 8th, Saturday – Volunteers needed for the ‘Tell Danielle’ Lawn Signs Campaign
• June 8th, Saturday – Naksa Day Edmonton Protest
• June 8th, Saturday – Pride Rally and March
• June 9th, Sunday – Fancy Women Bike Ride
• June 9th, Sunday – Hands off our CPP
• June 11th, Wednesday – Waste Free Edmonton Meet-Up
• June 12th, Thursday – Is climate change to blame?
• June 13th, Thursday – #ArmsEmbargoNow
• June 14th, Friday – Weekly Climate Strike
• June 15th, Saturday – Weekly Ceasefire Now event at the Market
• June 15th, Saturday – Grow Together Park Day
• June 18th, Tuesday – How to: Mass Chalking / Street Murals Actions
• June 18th, Tuesday – Sound the Alarm!
• June 18th, Tuesday – Managing the Narratives or Not
• June 19th, Wednesday – Regan Russell Vigil
• June 20th, Thursday – National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration
• June 21st, Friday – Urban Forestry Conference
• June 21st, Friday – Show Your Stripes Day
• June 22nd and 23rd – Revolution in the 21st Century
• June 22nd, Saturday – Bike Edmonton Moving Day Volunteers Needed
• June 23rd, Sunday – Missing and Murdered Indigenous Men and Boys (MMIMB)
• June 24th, Monday – Women’s Strike
• June 25-26 – “Deeping the Roots of Food Justice” Two-Day Virtual Conference!
• June 27th, Thursday – Green Drinks
• June 29th, Saturday – Peace and Unity Festival 2024

Video of the Week

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June 2024 – Pride Month: Find all the events happening in Edmonton at the Pride Edmonton site.

June 2024 – Bike Month: The City of Edmonton’s Bike Education Team has some great rides planned throughout the city this month. And many local businesses are showing their bike love with Bike Month discounts. Find a map to all the deals right here.

June 2024 – Indigenous Peoples History Month

June 4th – 9th – Edmonton Pedal Poll 2024: You can be part of this data collection. See the website to sign up:
Registration: Edmonton Pedal Poll 2024

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 Homelessness

June 7th, 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

June 8th, 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: 9:30am – time change
Location: Old Strathcona Farmer’s Market, 10310 – 83rd Avenue.

June 8th, Saturday – Volunteers needed for the ‘Tell Danielle’ Lawn Signs Campaign: “Join us on Saturday, June 8th for an opportunity to kick off our mission to advocate for better leadership and our shared values! We are seeking passionate volunteers to help launch our strategically designed lawn sign campaign, aimed at pushing back on Premier Danielle Smith’s poor leadership on critical issues like renewable energy.
Our “Tell Danielle” lawn sign launch event is more than just a visual statement; it’s a powerful symbol of support for our community’s values and our collective desire for a reliable and reasonable government. These signs will serve as a beacon of hope, representing our commitment to an economic future that prioritizes sustainability and the well-being of our loved ones.”
Time: 9:45 AM to  1:30 PM
Location: Belgravia Community League, 11540 73 Avenue
Register: Alberta Environmental Network
Want a Sign?: Tell Danielle

June 8th, Saturday – Pride Rally and March: “No Pride parade? No problem! 
As we all know, Edmonton hasn’t held a Pride parade the last 4 years for various reasons. Resources, planning, coordination and ensuring equal representation are all things required in high volumes to successfully organize a parade.”
Time: 12 pm (noon)
Location: Violet King Henry Plaza, 10801 – 99th Avenue
Facebook: Pride Day Rally and March

June 8th, Saturday – Naksa Day Edmonton Protest:
Time: 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM, MDT
Location: Tipton Park, 10849 81 Avenue. Parking is very tight in this area. No parking in the parking lot.

June 9th, Sunday – Hands off our CPP: “The UCP government wants to take our pensions without consent or mandate, putting Alberta workers’ retirement security at risk.
Together, let’s fight for a secure future for ALL Albertans.”
Time: 2pm
Location: Violet King Henry Plaza, 10801 – 99th Avenue
Facebook: Hands Off Our CPP!

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 11th, Wednesday – Waste Free Edmonton Meet-Up: “Waste Free Edmonton Meet Ups are informal spaces to connect and share ideas with other sustainability-minded Edmontonians. Ice breakers and conversation topics will be provided, but please feel welcome to bring your own ideas for discussion! Conversations are respectful, enthusiastic, and curious – not judgemental. Bring a friend and leave with more! Any step toward sustainability is celebrated.
This Meet Up’s theme is: Packaging Waste.”
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM MDT
Location: Dirtbag Cafe (inside Rock Jungle Boulders), 10505 107 Street
Register: Eventbrite

June 12th, Thursday – Is climate change to blame?: “After an extreme weather event, people often ask: is climate change to blame? Join the Yale Center for Environmental Communication for an insightful discussion on attribution science — a field focused on determining the influence of human-induced climate change on extreme weather events.”
Time: 10 am MT
Location: Virtual
Register: Yale Program on Climate Change Communication

June 13th, Thursday – National Day of Action Rally #ArmsEmbargoNow: “We say NO more Zionist slaughter in Nuseirat, in Rafah, in the Sde Teiman concentration camp, in Jenin. We say two-way arms embargo now. We say universities on Treaty 6 must disclose, divest, and declare. We say free, free Palestine.”
Time: 11 am
Location: Timms Centre, 112th Street and 87th Avenue
More Information: Arms Embargo Now

June 14th, 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

June 15th, 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: 11:00am
Location: Old Strathcona Farmer’s Market, 10310 – 83rd Avenue

June 15th, Saturday – Grow Together Park Day: “Let’s enjoy the sun, throw a frisbee and discuss going-ons at Council.”
Time: 2 – 4pm MDT
Location: Constable Ezio Faraone Park, 11004 97 Avenue
Registration: Eventbrite
Website: Let’s Grow Together

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 18th, Tuesday – Sound the Alarm!: “Last year’s wildfire season was the most destructive ever recorded in Canada. With another devastating wildfire season upon us and extreme weather events intensifying across the globe, fossil fuel CEO salaries are soaring and politicians are failing to hold them accountable. How do we as climate and social justice activists, united in our vision for a decolonized, decarbonized and just world, meet this moment?”
Time: 5pm
Location: Online
Register: For Our Kids

June 18th, Tuesday – Managing the Narratives or Not: “A community for activists, organizers and rabble rousers. We aim to disrupt.”
Register: Blueprint of Disruption

June 19th, Wednesday – Regan Russell Vigil: “Regan Russell, 65, was violently struck and killed by a pig transport truck in front of Sofina’s Fearmans slaughterhouse on Friday, June 19, 2020. She was at a Toronto Pig Save vigil with six other activists giving pigs water on one of the hottest days of the year. She regularly attended pig vigils and on this particular day, Regan was there to oppose Ontario’s “ag-gag” Bill 156, which had passed two days prior.”
Time: 8 am – 7 pm
Location: Lilydale Foods, 7727 – 127the ave
Facebook: Regan Russell Vigil

June 20th, Thursday – National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration: “Enjoy Indigenous dancing, singing and food at the Alberta government’s special event for National Indigenous Peoples Day.
People in Canada celebrate National Indigenous History Month every June and recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21. These are great opportunities to acknowledge Indigenous Peoples, to learn about their histories, cultures and ways of life.
Time: 11:45 am
Location: Edmonton City Centre (103 Avenue and 102 Street, next to the Delta hotel). [Bizarre location]

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 21st, Friday – Show Your Stripes Day: “June 21, 2024 is the seventh annual “Show Your Stripes Day – an event dedicated to growing global awareness about human-caused climate change, its cascading impacts to our health and our homes, and what we as a society can do to ensure a sustainable future for the people and places we love.”
If you live somewhere else you can select your city and it will generate the stripes for your location.
We are going to try and have a ‘Show Your Stripes’ at the weekly Climate Strike
Location: Wherever you are at. Post it on your social media.
Website: Show Your Stripes

June 22nd and 23rd – Revolution in the 21st Century: A 2-day online conference to co-design the revolution.
Time: unsure
Location: online
Register: Revolution for the 21st Century

June 22nd, Saturday – Bike Edmonton Moving Day Volunteers Needed: “Lend a hand with the south closure and downtown setup.
Want to wrangle bikes, spin a spanner, lay down floor and much, much more? We could sure use your help moving from the south shop and preparing the annex space downtown! Have a look at planned work sessions here. You don’t need to be a current shop volunteer to help out, just sign up with your name and email through the above link (at the bottom of that page) and we’ll make sure you are included on our email updates.”
Time:
Location: Bike Edmonton South Side Shop, 8001-102 Street
More Information: Bike Edmonton – click on the Background and Plan Overview

June 23rd, Sunday – Missing and Murdered Indigenous Men and Boys (MMIMB): It is not just Indigenous women and girls that have been grossly disproportionally murdered and gone missing in our society but also Indigenous men, boys, and two-spirit persons.
This is a crime against humanity and our stated ideals as a society. This is discrimination/racism.
Time: you will need to join the Facebook page for details
Location: Alberta Legislation
Facebook: MMIMB Awareness Walk

June 24th, Monday – Women’s Strike: “Women’s Strike Declaring International Solidarity in Autonomy
Rally Announcement – Women and all allies invited to strike and gather June 24th in solidarity
This rally is poised to fight for reproductive freedom for all – regardless of your sex, gender or sexuality. No one should be able to control your reproductive freedom except for YOU. EVERYONE is invited, please bring your signs and wave them proudly.
On the second anniversary of America overturning Roe v Wade (securing the right to choose), we will be standing by at the request of our American Sisters for International Action.
You are cordially invited to join nationwide in strike and congregation June 24th.”
Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm
Location: Violet King Henry Plaza, Alberta Legislature, 10801 – 99th Avenue
Facebook event page: YEG Edmonton – Nationwide Women’s Strike

June 25-26 – “Deeping the Roots of Food Justice” Two-Day Virtual Conference!: “Are you passionate about food justice and sustainability? Do you want to be part of a movement to strengthen collaboration, foster innovation, and empower young leaders in the prairie provinces? Then mark your calendars and join us for this virtual two-day conference featuring guest speakers and panellists from across the Prairies!”
Time: see registration details on their site
Location: online
Registration: John Humphrey Centre

June 27th, Thursday – Green Drinks: Activism can lead to isolation and burnout. Sometimes you need to just connect with a larger community. Something like Green Drinks could help.
“An informal networking event for local green folks of all shapes and sizes.  Green Drinks Edmonton was a highly popular event run by The Local Good for a decade and a half Pre-COVID.  Now in our new venue at the Bentstick Brewery, and with a new organizing team, we look forward to many more years of generating connections for sustainability.”
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 09:00 p.m.
location: Bentstick Brewery, 9926 78 Avenue
Registration: Institute for Contemplative Ecology
Cost: 10$

June 29th, Saturday – Peace and Unity Festival 2024: “The Peace and Unity Festival is a free and family-friendly celebration that brings together Edmonton’s beautiful and diverse cultural communities through the arts. The festival will transform a little corner of #YEG into a carousing, creative, and affirming celebration for everyone, and all are invited!”
Hosted by The John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights (JHC).
Time: 11 AM – 11 PM (this is a very long program)
Location: Westridge Wolf Willow Community Centre, 505 Wolf Willow Road NW
Facebook: Peace and Unity Festival 2024

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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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