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.

• September 5th, Thursday – National Day of Action: CRA Stop Subsidizing Genocide
• September 6th, Friday – Weekly Climate Strike
• September 6th, Friday – Rally Against Scholasticide
• 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 9th, Monday – Organizing 101
• September 11th, Wednesday – National Seniors’ Day of Climate Action
• September 12th, Thursday – Student Protest
• September 12th to September 19th – Letter Writing Campaign Regarding Lobster Cruelty
• September 12th to September 23rd – Letter Writing Campign for Bigger Tanks for Fish at PetSmart
• September 13th, Friday – Weekly Climate Strike
• September 13th – 20th – Globale Week of Action on Climate Finance & Fossil-Free Future
• September 13th, Friday – Pride Corner Weekly Celebration
• September 14th, Saturday – Weekly Ceasefire Now event at the Market
• September 14th, Saturday – Health Care In Action – Healthcare Days of Action
• September 14th Saturday – Say No to Racism! Yes to Immigrant Justice!
• September 15th, Sunday – Screening: Killer Water Documentary
• September 15th, Sunday – Save Palestine
• September 15th, Sunday – Stop Gender Apartheid
• Spetember 16th, Monday – Webinar: At the Intersection of Caribou and Forestry
• September 16th, Monday – Nature Walk
• September 17th, Tuesday – Street Mural Day of Action in support of a Youth Climate Corps
• September 18th, Wednesday – The Case for Academic Boycott
• September 18th, Wednesday – Chalktivism for Palestine
• September 19th, Thursday – Climate Leadership in Academia
• September 19th, Thursday – Book SWUB
• September 20th, Friday – No Hate In Our City
• September 20th, Friday – Weekly Climate Strike
• September 20th, Friday – Global Climate Strike
• September 20th, Friday – International Day of Peace Edmonton Celebration
• Spetember 20th, Friday – Loving our Community Counterprotest – Call for Volunteers
• September 20th, Friday – Rally Against Anti-Trans Violence
• September 20th, Friday – Take Back the Night
• September 20th, Friday – Poetry Night
• September 21st, Saturday – UN International Day of Peace: Cultivating a Culture of Peace
• September 21st, Saturday – Education Day of Action
• September 21st, Saturday – Community League Day
• September 24th, Tuesday – Paths for People AGM
• September 25th, Wednesday – National Day of Action: Indigo Kills Kids
• September 28th, Saturday – Accessibilty Now! Rally
• October 1st, Tuesday – Climate Panel Discussion: Later Is Too Late
• October 2nd, Wednesday – Power Hour
• October 5th, Saturday – Edmonton Rodeo Disruption/Protest
• October 8th, Tuesday – Climate Chat
• October 17th, Thursday – Rights to Roofs
• October 27th, Sunday – Enough Is Enough UCP

Videos of the Week

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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, 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

September 6th, Friday – Rally Against Scholasticide: This is not back to school for Gaza: Student Rally/March at the University of Alberta against scholasticide in Gaza and for UAlberta divestment from Israeli genocide.
Organized by Students for Justice in Palestine
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: South Academic Building, University of Alberta

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 – 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

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 9th, Monday – Organizing 101: New Grocery Movement is teaming up with @climatejusticeedmonton to bring you an Organizing 101 workshop!
This one is for the activists and advocates that are new to the organizing scene and want to learn some of the theory and foundations for successful social movements. The garden is a great place to better understand how food justice is part of these conversations, and to meet others interested in building collective power.
Time: 6 pm tp 8 pm. This event is free and requires no registration
Location: Garden is located in the Mill Creek Healing Park at 95a st and 82 ave.
Instagram, New Grocery Movement

September 11th, Wednesday – National Seniors’ Day of Climate Action: Plans are underway to organize an event in Edmonton for October 1st to participate in this national day of action.
The National organizing group is having this Zoom meeting: “October 1st will be National Seniors Day in Canada. We are re-purposing this celebration with a “Seniors’ Day of Climate Action”. Over 50 communities across Canada will hold events and actions focused on Climate Change. Join us for an evening of preparation, celebration and to hear our amazing speakers: Dr. Courtney Howard, David Suzuki and Amber Bennett will lead us in an exploration of how we can influence the course of climate change. You will learn more about the upcoming Oct. 1st “Seniors’ Day of Climate Action”, and feel the excitement building among Seniors across Canada who are concerned about Climate Change!”
Time: 4:30 pm MT
Location: Online – Zoom
Register: Seniors’ Day of Climate Action
Facebook group: Edmonton Seniors’ Day of Climate Action

September 12th, Thursday – Student Protest: ‼️THE STUDENTS ARE BACK‼️
On this National Day of Action, show up at the Building 6 Clock Tower and make admin hear us! We refuse to allow MacEwan (@macewanu )to stay silent while we remain complicit in genocide.
The students will not stop. We will not rest. Not until our demands are met. ✊🏼🇵🇸DISCLOSE. DIVEST. DEFEND. DECLARE.
[PS – you do not need to be a student to show solidarity and support]
Time: 4:30 pm
Location: MacEwan Clock Tower, 104th Avenue and 106th Street

September 12th to September 19th – Letter Writing Campaign Regarding Lobster Cruelty: This is a letter writing campaign to petition Loblaws to stop selling live lobsters (and crabs) in the store.
Facebook: Event Page

September 12th to September 23rd – Letter Writing Campign for Bigger Tanks for Fish at PetSmart: Live fish are stuck in extremely small containers. This is cruel. Visit the Facebook event page and find out how you can let PetSmart know of your concerns.
Facebook: Event Page

September 13th, 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

September 13th – 20th – Globale Week of Action on Climate Finance & Fossil-Free Future: “As we head towards COP 29, the issues of climate finance and a fossil fuel phaseout towards a just energy transition are ever more critical for climate action. The upcoming UN General Assembly, the UN Summit of the Future and the Global Renewables Summit all taking place one after the other in September provide an important opportunity to reiterate our demands and escalate public pressure to compel governments, international institutions and corporations to listen and take action.
The governments of the Global North have consistently failed for decades to undertake their fair share of climate action both domestically and internationally. This fair share includes the delivery of climate finance for the Global South, an obligation that they committed to as parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. Climate finance is also part of reparations for climate debt they owe to the people of the South for historical and continuing harms caused by their disproportionately large contributions to the climate crisis.”
URL: Pay Up & Phase Out
Hashtags: #EndFossilFuels #FastFairForever

September 13th, Friday – Pride Corner Weekly Celebration: “‘Pride Corner on Whyte’ envisions an Edmonton where every member of the 2SLGBTQ+ family (plus local businesses) can safely be on Whyte Avenue without fear or subjection to homophobic street preachers.
For over 10 years, street preachers have stood on their milk crate with their microphone and ‘preached’ their messages. It is homophobia disguised as bible quotes.
It is long past time to reclaim the space on the corner of 104th street and Whyte and have it be known as ‘Pride Corner’. A growing group of counter protestors have made it their calling to stand on 104th and Whyte to fight the good fight.”
Time: 3 pm – 6pm
Location: 104th Street and 82nd Avenue (Sometimes they move to 103rd Street and 82nd Avenue)
Facebook: Pride Corner on Whyte

September 14th, 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

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 (across the street from the Italian 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 Federal 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 15th, Sunday – Screening: Killer Water Documentary: “Killer Water: The toxic legacy of Canada’s oil sands industry for Indigenous communities.
The Athabasca tar sands in Northern Alberta are the world’s largest known reservoir of crude bitumen. But while Canada prospers off the tar sands industry, Indigenous communities downstream are in the grips of its toxic impact.”
This is part of Climate Week.
Time: 2pm
Location: Stanley Milner Library
URL: Climate Week – Edmonton Youth for Climate
Instagram: Edmonton Youth for Climate

September 15th, Sunday – Save Palestine:
Time: 2 pm (March leaves at 2:30 pm)
Location: Churchill Square, 102nd Avenue and 99th Street

September 15th, Sunday – Stop Gender Apartheid: Rally to support women and girls in Afghanistan.
The rally marks a grim acknowledgement that 3 years have passed since the Taliban took power and imposed a repressive and inhumane regime on women and girls in Afghanistan.  Recently, even more outrageous limitations have been instituted, which ban women’s faces and voices in public places.
This rally brings us together to show our support for Afghan women, and to show them that they are not forgotten and that their cause is important to us.
Time: 6 pm
Location: Wilbert McIntyre Park (Gazebo Park), 8331 – 104th Street
More Information: Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan (now called Right to Learn Afghanistan)

Spetember 16th, Monday – Webinar: At the Intersection of Caribou and Forestry: “Join CPAWS Northern and Southern Alberta for a noon hour webinar with Dr. Robert Serrouya whose main research focus has been to test recovery options for caribou and other species by implementing broad-scale adaptive management experiments.”
Time: 12 noon MT
Location: Zoom
Register: Zoom
More information: Canadian Parks and Wilderness Association (CPAWS)

September 16, Monday – Nature Walk: Meet at Keillor Point. Walk hosted by Touch Grass Club.
This is part of Climate Week.
Time: 6-9 pm
Location: End of the World Lookout (Keillor Point)
URL: Climate Week – Edmonton Youth for Climate
Instagram: Edmonton Youth for Climate

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.”
This is part of Climate Week – Ground mural and an art build
Time: 4 pm
Location: Churchill Square, 102md Avenue and 99th Street
More Information: Youth Climate Corp
URL: Climate Week – Edmonton Youth for Climate
Instagram: Edmonton Youth for Climate

September 18th, Wednesday – The Case for Academic Boycott: “Join Faculty4Palestine AB in conversation with Dr. Maya Wind, author of Towers of Ivory Steel: How Israeli Universities Deny Palestinian Freedom.
In Towers of Ivory and Steel, Dr. Wind traces the deep and fundamental entanglements of complicity of Israeli universities in Israel’s project of settler colonialism. “Join F4P AB in a conversation on this important text that meticulously lays out the case for Palestinian calls for the institutional academic boycott of Israel.”
Time: 1:00-2:30PM MT
Location: Online
Instagram: faculty4palestinealberta

September 18, Wednesday – Chalktivism for Palestine: Raise our voices for divesting from fossil fuels and weapons!
This is part of Climate Week
Time: 3 – 6 pm
Locations: University of Alberta – all at all three main quads
URL: Climate Week – Edmonton Youth for Climate
Instagram: Edmonton Youth for Climate

September 19, Thursday – Climate Leadership in Academia: panel discussion
This is part of Climate Week
Time: 2 pm
Location: Orion room, SUB, University of Alberta
URL: Climate Week – Edmonton Youth for Climate
Instagram: Edmonton Youth for Climate

September 19th, Thursday – Book SWUB: “Join Waste Free Edmonton for a unique book exchange! Halfway between a book SWAP and a book CLUB – that why we call it a SWUB!
Bring two books you’ve enjoyed and are ready to share, and leave with two new ones to dive into. Unlike a typical book swap, this programmed event includes guided discussions with thought-provoking questions, giving everyone the chance to chat about their favorite reads.
Tickets are by donation with funds going to help keep the organization running. As a grassroots, volunteer-run not-for-profit organization we truly appreciate your support and thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
First time coming to a WFE event? You are welcome, we can’t wait to meet you!
Time: 7 pm
Location: YELLOWBIRD COMMUNITY HALL, 10710 19 Ave NW, Edmonton
Tickets: Eventbrite – Free or a donation

September 20th, Friday – No Hate In Our City: “A variety of hate groups are organising a protest near the Alberta Teachers’ Association on September 20th from 8 AM until 4 PM. Food Not Bombs Edmonton and its allies are planning to be there to counter-protest so we can show them that there is no place for transphobia and homophobia in Edmonton. Come out and support the LGBT community on September 20th!”
This is a counterprotest to the 1 Million March for our Kids.
Time: 8 am to 4 pm
Location: Alberta Teacher’s Association, 11010 142 Street (last year this group was assembled on the SW corner of the 143nd Street and 111th Avenue intersection)
Facebook: Food Not Bombs

September 20th, 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

September 20th, Friday – International Day of Peace Edmonton Celebration: Keynote speaker (former Senator) Douglas Roche will address the 25th anniversary of the U.N.’s adoption of the Culture of Peace.
Time: Noon
Location: Government House, 12845 – 102 Avenue NW

September 20th, Friday – Global Climate Strike: Fridays for Future Canada has called for Canadians to participate in a Global Climate Strike. Edmonton Youth for Climate will be coordinating this show of solidarity in Edmonton.
This is part of Climate Week
Time: Noon
Location: Departing Administration Building, University of Alberta – we will be marching to the Alberta Legislature
URL: Climate Week – Edmonton Youth for Climate
Instagram: Edmonton Youth for Climate

September 20th, Friday – Poetry Night:
This is part of Climate Week
Time: 7 – 9 pm
Location: Naked Cafe, 10303 108 Street
URL: Climate Week – Edmonton Youth for Climate
Instagram: Edmonton Youth for Climate

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 20th, Friday – Take Back the Night:
Time: assembline at 6:30 pm and the march begins at 7 pm
Location: Wilbert MacIntyre Park (Gazebo Park), 83rd Avenue and 104th Street

September 21st, Saturday – UN International Day of Peace: Cultivating a Culture of Peace: 2024 marks the 25th Anniversary of this UN day to create a culture of peace. I feel we are failing in this but I will continue to stand for peace.
URL: United Nations

September 21st, 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

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

September 21st, Saturday – Community League Day: “There are 163 Community Leagues in Edmonton. Wherever you live, there’s one volunteering time to build a better city. Community League Day – September 21 – is your day to meet your League and find out what they can do for you. Meet your neighbours, learn about the League, get your membership, learn about programing and volunteer opportunities in your neighbourhood. Events across Edmonton. Join the party! #CLDay“
Find out more at the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues website. Lots of celebrations happening across the city. Community leagues provide so much service to their neighbours. It is a small token of support to join. Also, on the September 21st weekend the members are only 1$ (I assume the CFCL’s 5$ transaction fee will stay the same but not sure).

September 24th, Tuesday – Paths for People AGM: Paths for People are the best local group advocating on active transportation.
Time: 7 pm – 8 pm
Location: Google Meet – online
Register: Paths for People

September 25th, Wednesday – National Day of Action: Indigo Kills Kids: “Indigo’s CEO has funneled over $185 Million into the HESEG Foundation. This is used to pay Foreign Nationals (Mercenaries), who are Actively Embedded with the Israeli Occupation Force, Comitting a G*nocide in Palestine.”
Time: 3 – 5 pm
Location:  Indigo South Edmonton Common, 1837 – 99th Street

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 1st, Tuesday – Climate Panel Discussion: Later Is Too Late: Join us for an evening with expert panelists and fellow Edmontonians to hear about climate crisis solution and discuss rebuilding a healthy environment for future generations.
Time: 5pm to 8pm
Location: Central Lions Seniors Recreation Centre, 11113 – 113 Street NW

October 2nd, Wednesday – Power Hour: Do you want to deepen your involvement with the climate movement by building political will for evidence-based climate policies?
Consider joining Citizens’ Climate Lobby Canada’s Power Hour to find out more
Wednesdays from October 2 to December 18.
Time: 6 pm MT
Location: Zoom
Register: Citizens’ Climate Lobby Canada

October 5th, Saturday – Edmonton Rodeo Disruption/Protest: “Its that time of year again, where the bullies come out in droves to slam animals to the ground and wrap their necks with ropes while dragging them around a bit. The city of Edmonton continues to support this abuse all because of the money it brings in. We should know right from wrong by now.
Lets tell them.”
Time: 5pm
Location: Rogers Place Edmonton, 10415 102 St NW (meet up point will be shared with all participatants)
Facebook: Event Page

October 8th, Tuesday – Climate Chat: “Do you feel disengaged from climate action? Do you see the terrifying outcomes that are already happening to our neighbours and think “this is hopeless, what could I possibly do”? Do your feelings overwhelm you when talking to others about the climate emergency?”
Climate Chats is a small-group workshop that will help you directly acknowledge and address your climate grief and anxiety, while bringing you together with other folks who feel the same. Throughout our evening together, our peer-facilitator will guide you through various exercises designed to help you explore and name your big feelings, practice listening, and tap into your values to plan your next action.
Join us to explore your complex emotions while building a supportive community and igniting hope and resilience. 
Register now using the code WFEnews for a small discount as our thanks for being a Waste Free Edmonton supporter!”
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Location: EPL Stanley Milner Branch
Tickets: $10 (free for WFE volunteers)
Register: Eventbrite

October 17th, Thursday – Rights to Roofs: “Join us as we recognize the International Day to Eradicate Poverty on October 17th, 2024! We will be premiering our housing documentary and stay for a discussion panel afterward. Thank you to our allies at the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights for moderating the discussion. Please click the QR code to register or email us at saf@selfadvocacyfederation.com”
Time: 12 noon
Location: Landmark Cinemas, City Centre, 10200 – 102nd Avenue (third floor)

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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