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.

• August 22nd, Thursday – Palestine: A Land With History
• August 23rd, Friday – Treaty 6 Recognition Day
• August 23rd, Friday – Weekly Climate Strike
• August 24th, Saturday – Weekly Ceasefire Now event at the Market
• August 25th, Sunday – Jane’s Bike for a Youth Climate Corps
• August 25th, Sunday – All Out for Palestine
• August 25th, Monday – Hands Off Our CPP! Counter Protest
• August 26th, Tuesday – Community Climate Picnic
• August 28th, Wednesday – Protest for Workers’ Rights
• August 28th, Wednesday – FireSmart Canada Community Preparedness Meeting:
• August 29th, Thursday – Get Trained to Get Serious
• August 30th, Friday – Weekly Climate Strike
• August 31st, Saturday – Edmonton VegFest
• August 31st, Saturday – Peace & Unity Festival
• August 31st, Saturday – International Overdose Awareness Day – Edmonton
• August 31st, Saturday – Weekly Ceasefire Now event at the Market
• September 1st, Saturday – Edmonton March for Palestine
• September 1st, Sunday – Tour the exterior of the former Royal Alberta Museum
• September 1st, Sunday – Alberta Day
• September 2nd, Monday – 33rd Annual Labour Day BBQ
• September 3rd, Tuesday – Earth’s General Store’s 33rd Anniversary
• September 5th, Thursday – National Day of Action: CRA Stop Subsidizing Genocide
• September 6th-8th – Climate Leadership Program
• September 7th, Saturday – Time for Action! Stand in Solidarity with AUPE
• September 7th, Saturday – Justice for Mathios Arkangelo
• September 8th, Sunday – Run for Palestine
• September 9th, Monday – Green Drinks
• September 14th, Saturday – Health Care In Action – Healthcare Days of Action
• September 14th Saturday – Say No to Racism! Yes to Immigrant Justice!
• September 17th, Tuesday – Street Mural Day of Action in support of a Youth Climate Corps
• September 20th, Friday – Global Climate Strike
• Spetember 20th, Friday – Loving our Community Counterprotest – Call for Volunteers
• September 20th, Friday – Rally Against Anti-Trans Violence
• September 21st, Saturday – Education Day of Action
• September 28th, Saturday – Accessibilty Now! Rally
• October 27th, Sunday – Enough Is Enough UCP

Videos of the Week

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August 22nd, Thursday – Palestine: A Land With History: “This exhibition includes a number of displays depicting the history of the land of Palestine, since prophet Adam.
Program: 3:00 p.m-9:00 p.m
Exhibits, Discussion sessions, Souvenirs, Henna Art.
Speeches:
5:00 p.m – The Nakbah”
6:30 p.m “Gaza – The catastrophe of our time”
8:00 p.m – “Ways to affect change in your own community and push for a Free Palestine”
Time: 3:00 p.m-9:00 p.m
Location: The Jewel Fountain, 5344 Admiral Girouard across from Mokha Coffee House

August 23rd, Friday – Treaty 6 Recognition Day: “Treaty No. 6 Recognition Day allows the City of Edmonton and Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations to commemorate the historic ties between the two, acknowledge the many contributions that Treaty No. 6 First Nations made in Edmonton’s founding and growth, and to come together in an act of reconciliation through a shared commitment to work positively together in a relationship founded on honour and respect.”
No events found to post here.
Website: City of Edmonton or Edmonton Public Library

August 23rd, 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

August 24th, 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

August 25th, Sunday – Jane’s Bike for a Youth Climate Corps: “Edmonton Youth For Climate and @pathsforpeople are teaming up to lead a guided bike ride in Edmonton to explore ways that a Youth Climate Corps could benefit our city and help support community-centred projects and infrastructure.
This bike ride is inspired by American-Canadian author, journalist, and activist Jane Jacobs (1916-2006) who famously organized grassroots efforts to save lively neighbourhoods and to build more equitable environments for local communities for 40 years. Jane Walks are volunteer-led tours that happen around the world, often in May, to recognize Jacobs’ legacies and continue the mission of celebrating and advocating for our shared spaces. Jacobs believed that “cities have the capability of providing something for everybody, only because, and only when, they are created by everybody”. Our vision for a National Youth Climate Corps, similarly, sees the opportunities that community members must have to help build more green, safe, and equitable cities particularly in response to the impacts of the climate emergency.
Join us August 25th, 2024 at 10:00am! We’ll meet at the Mill Creek Ravine parking lot and ride for 2 hours, with stops along the way, ending in the same location where we started.”
Time: 10 am
Location: Mill Creek Ravine parking lot
Register: Google Doc Please read and fill out the RSVP form linked in our bio to let us know you’ll be joining!

August 25th, Sunday – All Out for Palestine: “CANADA MUST IMPOSE AN IMMEDIATE TWO WAY ARMS EMBARGO AND SANCTIONS. STOP ARMING ISRAEL! END CANADIAN COMPLICITY!”
Time: Meet at 2 pm and the march will start at 2:30pm
Location: Tipton Park, 10849 – 81st Avenue
Twitter: Fatima

August 25th, Monday – Hands Off Our CPP! Counter Protest: There will be an “information” session about the APP at this bar and pub and a representation of the 78% of Albertans that are opposed plan to show up to let people going into the session see and hear us.
We will be meeting on the grassy area across from the pub.
See the following post for their advertising and for a map of where we are meeting.
This is a Non-Violence Direct Action. We will stand in peaceful opposition. Passionate loud voices is a peaceful act.
Time: 5:45 pm to 7 pm (their event starts at 7 pm) inside the pub
Location: Thirsty Rooster Pub, 388 St Albert Trl, St Albert. We will be gathering on the grassy area directly east of this business. See the Facebook event discussion page for a map our gathering location).
Facebook. Enough Is Enough Edmonton

August 26th, Tuesday – Community Climate Picnic with Touch Grass Club, Climate Justice Edmonton, and 350 Canada: “Have the unprecedented extreme cold of the winter and heat this summer caused you worry? Are you feeling anxious about the future of our province amid forest fires?
Bring a picnic blanket and join us at North Glenora Park (13535 109A Ave NW) in a casual reflection circle to play games, snack, and chat about the weather we have experienced and the weather to come. We’ll take time to share tips on how to stay cool and safe, and what taking collective action to beat the heat can look like. 
This location is outside and uneven, grassy lawn. Please email kiran.more@350.org ahead if you require a raised chair or for other questions. Child-minding available. Light snacks provided.
An alternate location will be sent to those who have RVSPed in case weather or smoke requires us to move indoors.”
Time: 6:00 PM MDT
Location: North Glenora Community League Park,,13535-109a Ave NW
Register: 350.org

August 28th, Wednesday – Protest for Workers’ Rights: “Demand decisive action from the Liberal Party to allow workers’ rights to job action.”
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Randy Boissonault’s office (outside), 10235 – 124th Street

August 28th, Wednesday – FireSmart Canada Community Preparedness Meeting: “Edmonton is not immune from the possibility of forest fires… We’ve seen a few close calls. It is important we know what we can do to reduce risks in our city. 
Preparing for the threat of wildfire is a shared responsibility.
Community members, community leaders, industry and all levels of government have a responsibility to lessen the effects of wildfire. FireSmart is the implementation of both prevention and mitigation measures to reduce wildfire threat to Albertans and their communities while balancing the benefits of wildfire on the landscape.
The EFRS’ Public Education group will be hosting a FireSmart Canada Neighborhood Recognition Program (NRP) in the Strathcona Neighbourhood. While this first event is hosted at the Strathcona Community League, all of us can benefit from learning more, and bring our own notes back to our local community league. Strathcona has been flagged as having a “Wildland Urban Interface” fire risk, but many of our communities share similar characteristics.”
Anyone can attend this.
Time: 7pm
Location: Strathcona Community League Hall, 10139 87 Ave NW

August 29th, Thursday – Get Trained to Get Serious: {This training is UK based but understanding strategy and the skills are transferable.}
“Register now to get trained on how to volunteer with the Youth Demand campaign. Whether you’re brand new to the campaign or a seasoned veteran, this training is essential for everyone ready to start building the youth revolution! We will cover: – The key theory behind our strategy – How local groups work – The nitty gritty of the magic that goes on across the country to support young people into resistance – Next steps for getting involved or finding your role! There’s an art to local groups, and here’s a chance for everyone to get the juicy secret knowledge Starmer would rather keep locked away!! Join us to find out how we mobilise a whole generation into action.”
There is another training on September 1st at 10 am MT if that time slot works for you. You can register through their Action Network Youth Demand page.
time: 11:30 am MT
Location: Zoom – online
Register: Youth Demand

August 30th, 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

August 31st, 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

August 31st, Saturday – Edmonton VegFest: “Join us for our annual family-friendly, all-vegan event! Enjoy a variety of veg-friendly vendors, door prizes, speakers, kids area, entertainment by the incredible DJ Jonny Infamous, and so much more! Admission is free, but donations are welcomed and appreciated!”
Volunteers are needed so if you would like to help out contact them.
Time: 11 am – 7 pm
Location: Athlone Community Hall, 13010  – 129 Street
Facebook: VegFest 2024

August 31st, Saturday – Peace & Unity Festival: “Join us for a late afternoon and evening of amazing tunes, creative collaboration, and the company of friends and neighbours.
Free entry! Everyone welcome!”
Time: 3:30 PM – Midnight
Location: Beverly Heights Hall (4209 111 Ave NW, Edmonton)
Facebook: Peace and Unity Festival
URL: John Humphrey Centre

August 31st, Saturday – International Overdose Awareness Day – Edmonton: “International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) – held on August 31 every year – is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died and acknowledge the grief of family and friends left behind.
Our theme for 2024 is “Together we can”, highlighting the power of our community when we all stand together.
#TogetherWeCan #IOAD2024 #EndOverdose“
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Victoria Park, River Valley Road – directly west of the Royal Glenora Club
Facebook event page: International Overdose Awareness Day – Edmonton

September 1st, Saturday – Edmonton March for Palestine:
Time: 2pm
Location: Sir Winston Churchill Square, 102nd Avenue and 99th Street

September 1st, Sunday – Tour the exterior of the former Royal Alberta Museum: “Architects Shafraaz Kaba and Darrel G. Babuk are going to offer tours of the exterior of the old museum building in honour of Alberta Day.
The tour is tentatively planned for 1PM – 2PM but if anyone wants to stay longer, maybe it’s a great reason for a picnic on the grounds at Government House to celebrate Alberta as a province on Alberta Day!”
Time: 1 pm
Facebook: Heritage Forward

September 1st, Sunday – Alberta Day: I suspect that Danielle Smith will be on hand to open this event or at least a high ranking UCP official. Might be a good opportunity to get a message out to the gathered crowd about how their party is distroying the Alberta Health Services and so many other aspects of our society.
I am still banned from the property so I can not participate.
Time: 11:00 am to 10:00 pm
Location: Alberta Legislature grounds
More information: Alberta.ca

September 2nd, Monday – 33rd Annual Labour Day BBQ: “For 33 years the Edmonton & District Labour Council has been holding a community BBQ in the heart of our city to celebrate the contributions of the working class in building the city & communities we hold so dear. This year is no different, come join us as we celebrate the past year and build the relationships that will sustain us for the year ahead.
Most of us believe in fairness. But despite our hard work, workers and our families are struggling to get ahead. We’re being ripped off by our bosses and ripped off at the grocery store, and the cost of a home is through the roof. We deserve better. Working people power Canada’s economy – we can’t let a wealthy few at the top enjoy all the benefits while the rest of us struggle.
We need to tell politicians to make rich corporations pay their fair share in taxes, instead of cutting health care, pensions, EI, and other programs we all depend on. It’s time for workers to come together to demand a better deal.
By working together with unions, workers can push decision-makers to support workers and hold wealthy corporations to account. We can build a better, fairer future where working families thrive. Let’s make it happen, now.”
Time: 11:30 am to 3:30 pm
Location: Giovanni Caboto Park, 9403 109A Ave 
Facebook 33rd Annual Labour Day BBQ

September 3rd, Tuesday – Earth’s General Store’s 33rd Anniversary: What can I say. I opened this store on September 3rd, 1991 so I am posting this on this activist page since it has over the years supported that community, introduced people to refilling, spread the gospel of Fair Trade and Organic, been a community hub, etc.
Come and share your stories.
Time: 1pm to 7pm
Location: Earth’s General Store, 9605 – 82nd Avenue

September 5th, Thursday – National Day of Action: CRA Stop Subsidizing Genocide: Tell CRA to revoke Zionist organizations’ charitable status.
September 5 is the annual United Nations International Day of Charity. This year is a cross-country national day of action to pressure the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to revoke charitable status of organizations that have violated CRA rules by assisting illegal israeli settlements, racist israeli organizations, and israel’s military.
The CRA recently revoked charitable status for two Zionist organizations, the Jewish National Fund and the Ne’eman Foundation. This is fantastic, but the CRA needs to go further. Over 200 registered canadian charities funnel over a quarter billion dollars in subsidized donations to Israel annually – over 10% of receipted Canadian donations go to Israel. Detailed complaints have been submitted asking the CRA to revoke status of more than a dozen that are clearly violating CRA rules, including the Canadian Zionist Cultural Association, Mizrachi Canada, Charity Partners Canada, Jerusalem Heritage Foundation of Canada, and the HESEG Foundation.
Read more about your tax dollars supporting genocide, war crimes, and the occupation here: https://www.justpeaceadvocates.ca/release-cra-exposes-canadian-subsidies-for-genocide/
A coalition of anti-Zionist Jews is organizing an info picket outside the Canada Place building downtown, 9700 Jasper Avenue, to raise awareness about how Canadian Zionist charities fund israel’s violence. We will also encourage the public to increase pressure through contacting the CRA by letters, emails and phone calls. We encourage supporters to come be part of the action.”
[You do not need to be a Jew or Palestinian to support this action. You could be an average Canadian like me who doesn’t like organizations that use the CRA’s charitable status for uses that we would not condone as being ‘charitable’ – additional comment by Michael]
Time: 4 – 5 pm
Location: Canada Place building, 9700 Jasper Avenue

September 6th-8th – Climate Leadership Program: “Indigenous Climate Action is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for the latest cohort of our Climate Leadership Program!
The Climate Leadership Program (CLP) is a transformative initiative built through community engagements and knowledge-sharing sessions from across so-called ‘Canada’. Fundamentally, the CLP serves to facilitate capacity-building, information and resource exchanges, and advocacy among Indigenous leaders, communities and beyond.”
Time: Friday, September 6th to Sunday September 8th from 9am-1:30pm PDT / 10am-2:30pm MDT / 11am-3:30pm CDT / 12-4:30pm EDT /1-5:30pm ADT / 1:30-6pm NDT
Location: Online/Zoom
Register: Indigneous Climate Action

September 7th, Saturday – Time for Action! Stand in Solidarity with AUPE: Do you care about protecting our public services? It is time to show solidarity with the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees. We can step up and show the government that we stand with unions and public services.
Time: 11:30 – 1:30 pm
Location: Violet King Henry Plaza, 10801 – 99th Avenue
URL: AUPE

September 7th, Saturday – Justice for Mathios Arkangelo: It is time to end police violence.
They ask for people to wear white.
Time: 1 pm
Location: EPS Northeast Division (14203 50 Street)
Facebook: Justice for Mathios Arkangelo

September 8th, Sunday – Run for Palestine: “Get ready to lace up your running shoes and make a difference at this year’s electrifying 5th annual Run For Palestine 2024 in Edmonton!
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just love a good challenge, it’s time to rally your friends, family, and colleagues to join forces and create a powerhouse team that’s ready to conquer the track and support a worthy cause!
Joining or starting a team at Run For Palestine 2024 isn’t just about crossing the finish line—it’s about coming together as a community to raise vital funds and awareness for a cause close to our hearts. With every step you take, you’ll be making a tangible impact on the lives of those in need. All proceeds will be going through Islamic Relief‘s food and health emergency project in Gaza.
You don’t run? No problem! We have something for everyone. You can join our 1km walk, join for the warm-up, or just show up to take in all the vibes!
What are you waiting for? Gather your squad, ignite your passion for philanthropy, and let’s hit the ground running at Run For Palestine 2024! Together, we can turn miles into meaningful moments and make a lasting difference. Sign up now and be part of something truly extraordinary!
Registration fees”
Time: Registration is at 11 am and the run starts at 1 pm
Location: Victoria Park, 120030 River Valley Road
Register: Run for Palestine

September 9th, Monday – Green Drinks: Mingle with people in a social setting. Short presentations by a variety of groups – 350.org about heat pumps, Waste Free Edmonton about their new yard project, and hosted by Edmonton River Valley Conservation Coalition.
Time: 7pm
Location: Bentstick Brewery, 9926 78 Avenue

September 14th, Saturday – Health Care In Action – Healthcare Days of Action: “CUPE Alberta is inviting you to join our members in the healthcare sector in support and solidarity at this critical moment for the sector in the province.
Wages have not kept up with skyrocketing rates of inflation over the last several years. Bids to privatize services have left our system hobbled. Staffing and retention issues have put patients in need of urgent care at greater risk.
Now more than ever, we need your support.”
Time: 1 pm to 3:00 p.m
Location: Giovanni Caboto Park, 109a Avenue and 95th Street (acroos the street from the Intalian Centre)
RSVP: Not required but nice to let them know you are coming – Waging Ahead

September 14th Saturday – Say No to Racism! Yes to Immigrant Justice!: “Right-wing politicians are scapegoating immigrants for the housing and affordability crisis, diverting attention from corporate greed and government policy failures. All workers, including migrants and immigrants, are suffering from decades of cuts to healthcare, housing, education, and social services. The elite want us divided—citizen against newcomer—so we don’t unite against billionaires, landlords, and climate criminals profiting from our crisis. The federal Liberals are mirroring Conservative tactics, shutting down immigration avenues. Regularization—permanent resident status for undocumented people—was promised in December 2021 but still has not been delivered, while migrants remain underpaid, exploited, and excluded.
We must act now to halt the tide of xenophobia before it entrenches further, as it has in the United States and Europe. Those of us who believe in fairness and justice must flood the streets in the thousands, rejecting immigrant scapegoating and distraction.”
Time: 1pm
Location: Federal Building – I think someone made a mistake on the location they have listed on the RSVP and the poster. I think they mean the Violet King Henry Plaza on the west side of the old ederal building (now called Queen Elizabeth II Building.
RSVP: Migrant Rights Network (not really necessary but it lets them know how many people to expect)

September 17th, Tuesday – Street Mural Day of Action in support of a Youth Climate Corps: “To wrap up this summer of unnatural disasters, we’re planning a day of action on September 17 across the country to show MPs the power and vision of a Youth Climate Corps.
We’ll be getting together in our communities to paint ground murals, share information, recruit new organizers, and send MPs back to Parliament with a mandate to fight for a YCC.
Interested in hosting a day of action in your community? Or looking to join one already planned? Follow the link below and get involved!”
More Information: Youth Climate Corp

September 20th, Friday – Global Climate Strike: “Plan now for the Global Day of Action coinciding with the UN Summit of the Future on September 22-23. Given summer break, Canada should consider a national strike on Friday, September 20, 2024. Climate strikes, especially with a clear message, influence public opinion. Authentic voices of young women aged 10-14 can sway conservative-minded dads. Stay focused, collaborate, keep messages positive, enjoy the process, avoid preachiness, use evidence, and appeal to conservative voters. Form a planning committee that uses best organizational practices that include roles with responsibitities, and timelines. Reach out to relevant groups as soon as you can to plan an audicious, bold and collaborative event.” Fridays for Future Canada
Edmonton Youth for Climate are working on the details for an event to happen on this date. I will update this page as information becomes available.

Spetember 20th, Friday – Loving our Community Counterprotest – Call for Volunteers: “We are only a few weeks out from the Million March for Children Canada Wide anti trans day of action. We are on the precipice of new legislation being announced. Now more than ever we need to rise up as a community. 
Below are volunteer opportunities, please fill out all positions you are willing to do. Please note, you may not be able to switch positions so only sign up for positions you feel capable of fulfilling. If you are unable to volunteer towards the event please let me know as soon as possible. 
The event will be on September 20, likely at the legislature grounds, and the time is to be determined. 
By filling out this form you accept all responsibility and liability for anything that may happen during the protest. This is a protest, sometimes bigots are violent. 
Volunteer: TransRightsYEG
Instagram: TransRightsYEG

September 20th, Friday – Rally Against Anti-Trans Violence: Defend the rights of gender diverse people.
Time: 5pm
Location Wilbert MacIntyre Park (Gazebo Park), 83rd Avenue and 104th Street
Instagram: TransRightsYEG

September 21st, Saturday – Education Day of Action:
Time: 1 pm to 3 pm
Location: Violet King Henry Plaza, 10801 – 99th Avenue

September 28th, Saturday – Accessibilty Now! Rally : “Alberta is one of the last provinces in Canada that DOES NOT have an Accessibility Act.
Accessibility legislation, in contrast to human rights legislation, require applicable organizations to comply with accessibility standards:  these standards are designed by committees that include people with disabilities.  When organizations improve accessibility, people with disabilities have greater opportunities to become involved in their communities, find meaningful employment, consume goods and services, use public transportation and be able to physically access public spaces and businesses.”
Time: 1:30 pm
Location: Alberta Legislature, 10800 – 97th Avenue
Website: Barrier Free Alberta

October 27th, Sunday – Enough Is Enough UCP: Lots of notice for this rally. It will coincide with the opening of the fall session of the legislature that is happening on Monday, October 28th, 2024.
Time: 2 pm
Location: North stairs, Alberta Legislature Building
Facebook: Enough Is Enough – Edmonton

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Science Literacy Course

The University of Alberta is offering this course again (free). Check out the details at https://www.coursera.org/learn/science-literacy

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