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 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
- September 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 – Weekly Ceasefire Now event at the Market
- September 21st, Saturday – Rally for Palestine and Lebanon
- September 21st, Saturday – Education Day of Action
- September 21st, Saturday – Community League Day
- September 22nd, Sunday – World Car-Free Day
- September 23rd, Monday – Sex Ed Saves Lives
- September 24, Tuesday – Edmonton all out for Lebanon
- September 24th, Tuesday – Campaigns 101: Building Grassroots Power and Community
- September 24th, Tuesday – Paths for People AGM
- September 25th, Wednesday – National Day of Action: Indigo Kills Kids
- September 27th, Friday – National Day for Truth and Reconcilliation
- September 27, Friday – Fight the Flights
- September 28th, Saturday – Accessibilty Now! Rally
- September 30th, Monday – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
- October 1st, Tuesday – Climate Panel Discussion: Later Is Too Late
- October 2nd, Wednesday – Power Hour
- October 5th, Saturday – Edmonton Rodeo Disruption/Protest
- October 6th, 7th, & 8th – Global Days of Remembrance and Action
- October 8th, Tuesday – Climate Chat
- October 17th, Thursday – Rights to Roofs
- October 27th, Sunday – Enough Is Enough UCP
Videos of the Week
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. The image above is from their website – Hands off our Kids
Time: 8 am to 4 pm
Location: Meet up until 9am at CORONATION PARK (11425 142 Street. We intend to march at around 9:15 AM depending on numbers and weather conditions.
Alberta Teacher’s Association, 11010 142 Street (last year the counterprotest 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
September 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 New time – 5:30 pm
Location Wilbert MacIntyre Park (Gazebo Park), 83rd Avenue and 104th Street Violet King Henry Plaza, 10801 – 99th Avenue (new Location)
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 – Rally for Palestine and Lebanon:
Time: 12 noon
Location: Violet King Henry, 10801 – 99th Avenue
Instagram: Palestine Solidarity Edmonton
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 22nd, Sunday – World Car-Free Day: Celebrate the efficiency and utter joy of the bicycle.
September 23rd, Monday – Sex Ed Saves Lives: “We are excited to announce that, on September 23rd at 5pm EDT, we are hosting a virtual panel titled Sex Ed Saves Lives on the power of collaboration among community services regarding strengthening the capacity of educators to teach comprehensive sexuality education and to support 2SLGBTQIA+ youth experiencing gender-based violence.”
Time: 3 pm MT
Location: Online/virtual
Instagram: Planned Parent Hood Regina
Register: Sex Ed Saves Lives
September 24th, Tuesday – Campaigns 101: Building Grassroots Power and Community: “Is your grassroots group struggling with low capacity, lack of focus, or low morale? Do you feel like you’re pulling in a million different directions but not getting a whole lot done? If this sounds like your group, don’t worry (we’ve all been there) – this campaign workshop may be for you! Come learn about the foundations of what a campaign is and how and why campaigns build community, capacity, and power over time.”
Time: 5pm MT
Location: Zoom
Registration: Climate Hub
September 24, Tuesday – Edmonton all out for Lebanon: The Trudeau government must impose sanctions on the Zionist entity and must implement a total arms embargo now!
Time: 5 pm
Location: Violet King Henry Plaza, 10801 – 99th Avenue
Twitter: PalSolodarityYEG
#ArmsEmbargoNow #HandsOffLebanon #HandsOffTheMiddleEast #FreePalestine #YEG
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 27, Friday – Fight the Flights: On September 27th, 2024 we stand in solidarity with Jann Arden. On this day we will demand that they hurry the hell up and pass this legislation before the next election!
[Jann is doing an action in Vancouver and Edmonton is hosting a solidairty action because horses are being shipped out of our airport].
This is what Jann has to say about the 27th:
“Well hello there,
Mark your calendars for FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th. It’s time to rustle the dust once more.
Our HORSESHIT campaign has influenced Parliament to pass BILL C-355 to end live horse export. But it doesn’t stop there. It now needs Senate approval, and with an unpredictable election on the horizon, we must act fast or risk missing this window for years or decades to come. Remember, it passed by just 181-137 votes.
OUR WORK IS NOT DONE
Join me in Vancouver where I’ll be singing, speaking, and sharing our message. Whether in person or online, grab your HORSESHIT gear and make your voice heard. More details are coming soon. Until then, get ready — 100% of HORSESHIT sales go to the Canadian Horse Defence Coalition.
Let’s end this nightmare together. Love, Jann”
Time: 3 pm 5 pm
Location: 100th Street and Jasper Avenue (The corner that the Fairmount Hotel Macdonald is on)
Facebook Event Page: Stand With Jann Arden
For more information: Horseshit
September 27th, Friday – National Day for Truth and Reconcilliation: “While the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is on September 30th, we will be honouring this day on September 27th to coincide with our weekly gatherings. 🧡
This is a day to honour the children who were taken from their families, forced to assimilate to religious colonialism and to remember the children who didn’t make it out of residential schools.
We ask that attendees wear orange this coming Friday. We will be welcoming Kokum Kathy to share some teachings and a prayer, followed by a candlelight ceremony. 🕯️We hope everyone, especially those who are given September 30th as a holiday, pause to reflect on what this day means and why it is observed. This is a day of deep mourning for the injustices faced by the Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island, and for the childhoods and innocence that was robbed by colonialism which continues to have an impact today.
Every Child Matters. 🧡🧡🧡🧡
Time: 4pm to 7pm
Location: Pride Corner, 104th Street and 82nd Avenue (Calgary Trail and Whyte Avenue SE Corner)
Instagram: Pride Corner on Whyte
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
September 30th, Monday – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: “Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.”
[The Federal Government and provincial governments have fallen short on the 94 recommendations set out in the final report. We should always remember that when people wear an orange shirt on this day it does not mean that everything is nicely done up. The opposite is true.]
There are several events happening around this day. See the City of Edmonton website for some of them.
URL: Canada.ca
October 1st, Tuesday – Climate Panel Discussion: Later Is Too Late: Join us for an evening with expert panellists and fellow Edmontonians to hear about climate crisis solutions 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 6th, 7th, & 8th – Global Days of Remembrance and Action: “Join us in your own way to say that violence, whether in defense or for liberation, is not the answer. Only nonviolence, which dismantles systems of oppression and violence and calls for collective justice and equality, will ensure that Israelis and Palestinians can live together in safety, peace, and justice.”
Wear a black ribbon or armband during these days. We want to see people all around the world, in our cities and towns, workplaces, and educational institutions, wear black ribbons or armbands in order to create the collective consciousness of grief for lives that haven been lost. You are also welcomed to write “Every life, a Universe” on your ribbons or armbands.
[Comment by Michael – I have a bit of a problem with the statement above – “ensure that Israelis and Palestinians“. It sets the foundation of moving forward as de facto the state of Israel deserves to exist. The reality is that it was and is Palestine and the Jewish people can “ive together in safety, peace, and justice” in the state of Palestine (as they did before the Balfour declaration and the Zionists manufactured the state of Israel on the lands of the Palestinians. This is a false presumptive of equals. I like the goal of peace and nonviolence but I also like fairness, equity, respect, etc as well.]
URL: Nonviolence International
Hashtag: #EveryLifeAUniverse
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
You can get involved and take action or whine about things.
Your choice.
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