The Activist Agenda (Edmonton) is released on Thursday so you can see what might fit into your busy weekend. This list is constantly being updated so I suggest that you check throughout the week for any updated actions/information/changes.
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• January 30th – February 11th – Edmonton Maps Website User Experience Survey – Part 2
• January 30th, Thursday – Solidarity is a Verb
• January 30th, Thursday – Palestine & the Federal Election
• January 31st, Friday – Pride Corner
• February 2nd, Sunday – Bash Back Against the Fash
• February 2nd, Sunday – World Wetlands Day
• February 3rd, Monday – Monthly Meeting of Anmesty Internation-Edmonton Chapter
• February 3rd – 7th – 2025 Solar Show
• February 4th, Tuesday – ECOHH Policy and Communication Committee Meeting
• February 4th, Tuesday – Sit-In Potest
• February 5th – 14th – La Petite Iza – Remove Foie Gras from your menu
• February 5th, Wednesday – Winter Walk Day
• February 5th, Wednesday – Gen X vs. Billionaire: How we can fight back and save our future
• February 5th, Wednesday – Finite, The Climate of Change Film Screening
• February 5th, Wednesday – Climate Chat
• February 6th, Thursday – An Anti-Valentine Affair: Tailings Don’t Love You Back
• February 7th, Friday – Protest for Palestine
• February 7th, Friday – Winter Fruit Tree Pruning Part 1
• February 8th, Saturday – National Anti-Fur Day
• February 8th, Saturday – Not Another Genocide
• February 8th, Saturday – Winter Fruit Tree Pruning Part 2
• February 8th, Saturday – Edmonton for East Turkistan
• February 9th, Sunday – From Gaza to Jenin
• February 9th, Sunday – Period Positivity Workshop
• February 11th, Tuesday – Monthly Meeting on Housing and Homelssness
• February 11th, Tuesday – Protest Jordan Peterson
• Februrary 12th, Wednesday – War, Climate Fairness & Planetary Health: Is the COP Process Harmful?
• February 13th, Thursday – Townhall for a General Strike
• February 14th, Friday – Valentine’s Day Special
• February 14th, Friday – International Winter Bike to Work Day
• February 15th, Saturday – My Alberta is Inclusive
• February 15th, Saturday – Valentines Fundraiser Dance Party
• February 18th, Tuesday – Reuniting with Fire: Restoring Indigenous Fire Stewardship in Canada
• February 20th, Thursday – Updates on the Youth Climate Corps campaign
• February 23rd, Sunday – Anti-Oppression Training for Environmental Advocacy
• April 8 – April 10th – Stride Human Rights Advocacy Training

Videos of the Week

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January 30th – February 11th – Edmonton Maps Website User Experience Survey – Part 2: “Did you know that the City of Edmonton provides various maps on edmonton.ca to help you learn more about neighbourhood features, transit routes, addresses, assessments, bike routes and more? 
The City is conducting a short survey to understand how Edmontonians are currently utilizing maps on edmonton.ca. This study follows a previously completed survey from November 2024, that was conducted on maps.edmonton.ca. Through this second study, the City aims to gather feedback to further improve the usability of other maps available on the City of Edmonton website. 
The survey will take 8-10 minutes to complete and will close on February 11, 2025 at 11:59 PM. As part of this study, the City is also recruiting participants to join in future research opportunities.”
URL: City of Edmonton 

January 30th, Thursday – Solidarity is a Verb: “”Palestine is the moral standard for any human” – Basel Al Araj (1984-2017) ✊
Let’s come together to raise our voices and demand justice, freedom, and equality for Palestine. 🇵🇸💔
Your presence matters. Your voice matters. Together, we can make a difference.
#JusticeForPalestine #FreePalestine #Solidarity #HumanRights #StandWithPalestine #EndOccupation #PeaceForPalestine #BaselAlAraj #WhyteAve #EdmontonEvents #Activism #HumanityFirst #Freedom #Equality #MakeADifference”
Time: 3 pm to 5 pm
Location: 104th Street and Whyte Avenue (82nd Avenue)

January 30th, Thursday – Palestine & the Federal Election: “Canadian federal election is coming and the time to increase our actions for justice in Palestine is now. We must continue to mobilize our communities and make our voices heard.
This online mass briefing is for individuals already in PSN riding groups and those curious about getting involved in organizing in their neighbourhoods. We will share effective strategies that social movement groups have successfully implemented in elections in the past. The hope is to empower more people to effectively continue to win on demands set collectively by Palestinian-led organizations.”
Time: 6 pm to 7 pm
Location: Online – Zoom
Register: Palestine Solidarity Network

January 31st, Friday – Pride Corner: “From November to April, we will be meeting on the LAST FRIDAY of each month from 4:30-6:30pm at the glass bathrooms on Whyte Ave and Gateway Blvd. 🎉
This allows us time to regroup for next spring, plan other events (keep your eyes open for bi-weekly indoor gatherings!) and collab with other orgs, and just not being outside as much during the coldest months of the year! ☃️
We thank everyone so dearly for all their support in 2024 and for making it another successful season of protesting, fighting for our rights and bringing community members and allies together.”
Time: 4:30 pm
Location: Glass Bathrooms, Whyte Avenue and Gateway (103rd Street and 82nd Avenue)

February 2nd, Sunday – Bash Back Against the Fash: “Join us on Sunday, February 2 from 1-3pm in St. Albert for a supportive demonstration in response to fascists who set up there last Saturday. 🚫
We reject any and all forms of nationalism, whether it be Christian, white, Nazi, Zionist or other. There is absolutely no space in this world for their intolerance, ignorance, and disgusting worldview.
We encourage signs in support for our immigrant populations who are vital parts of our society and communities. 🫶❤️
We encourage signs anti-fascist in nature and against all forms of bigotry as, no surprise here, the perpetrators are also violently anti-queer and against any non cis-het-white person. 🙄
Joy and love will always persist over hatred and division, but we are also past the point of asking nicely. We will stand up for the rights and safety of ALL, not the few, by any means necessary.
Strength in numbers. Strength in community. 🤝
Bring your signs and flags, we will bring the tunes! Let’s show these scumbags how unwelcome they are in our province, country and world! ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻❤️‍🔥💅🌈🏳️‍⚧️🧡✌️
Time: 1 – 3 pm
Location: St, Albert Centre, St Albert Trail and St Vial Intersection
Instagram: Pride Corner on Whyte

February 2nd, Sunday – World Wetlands Day: Council of Canadians Edmonton Chapter is hosting an event to mark World Wetlands Day.
There will be music, poems, displays, fun, and some surprises – PS: bring your rubber boots.
Time: 2 pm – 4:30pm
Location: Ukrainian Centre, 11018 – 97th Street
Facebook: World Wetlands Day

February 3rd, Monday – Monthly Meeting of Anmesty Internation-Edmonton Chapter:
Register: email amnesty1@edmontonamnesty.org to be invited
URL: Edmonton Amnesty

February 3rd – 7th – 2025 Solar Show: A virtual solar conference.
URL for more information: Solar Alberta

February 4th, Tuesday – Sit-In Potest: “oin us on Tuesday, Feb 4 at 1 PM to protest against the new library system Ex Libris.
Ethnic cleansing and genocide does not belong in our learning spaces (or anywhere let’s be real). We will not be silent while OUR library contributes to the continued occupation of Palestine and apartheid.
Not to mention how the procurement of Ex Libris is against MacEwan’s own policy.
Bloody books don’t belong here!
MACEWAN MUST DIVEST FROM EX LIBRIS 🇵🇸”
Time: 1pm
Location: Building 7, Main Library Desk, Macewan University
Instagram: Palestinian Student Association

February 4th, Tuesday – ECOHH Policy and Communication Committee Meeting: “Our Policy and Communications Committee meets the first Tuesday of every month from 3:30 pm -5:00 pm, 12 months a year. This committee is where a lot of ECOHH‘s work to educate and advocate for affordable housing happens.”
All are welcome.
Time: 3:30 – 5pm
Location: Contact edmhousingcoalition@gmail.com for zoom details

February 5th – 14th – La Petite Iza – Remove Foie Gras from your menu: “We are asking them to remove this item and replace it with a less torturous item like a potato dish. 
I am not wanting you to be rude, just show concern for the sale of this item due to its inherent cruelty. (This is a low hanging fruit item and a lot of restaurants are being pressured enough to drop this item before any further action is necessary).”
This is a letter writing campaign.
Facebook: La Petite Iza – Remove Foie Gras from your menu

February 5th, Wednesday – Winter Walk Day: “Winter Walk Day encourages people across Alberta to be active outdoors in winter.
More than 800 organizations and 100,000 Albertans took part last year”
Register: SHAPE

February 5th, Wednesday – Gen Z vs. Billionaire: How we can fight back and save our future: “Young people are inheriting a broken system. While we face the skyrocketing cost of living, a climate crisis, and increasing threats to our basic human rights, billionaires and big corporations continue to rake in record profits at our expense.
Join us for an interactive call to learn more about the root causes of these crises and how Gen Z can lead the fight for a better future for All of Us!”
Time: 5pm MT
Location: Online/Zoom
Register: 350.org

February 5th, Wednesday – Climate Chat: “What do I bring to a Climate Chat?”
That’s a big question! The simple answer is “just bring yourself.” But for reals, you can bring a bottle of water and fidget device if that would increase your comfort. And bring your feelings and an open mind. We are going to be getting real with our climate grief and anxiety, so bring your favourite hanky as well.
The flip side of course is “what is provided at Climate Chats?” Our peer-facilitator Lisa provides prompts and questions that get you thinking about your eco-distress and other big feelings about the climate crisis, and offers you space to wrangle with them.
For this session of our climate anxiety workshop, we’ve planned soothing grounding exercises, journaling, a sharing circle, and quiet listening.
Please be on time, and allow yourself the full time to be here.
Registration info is in the usual spot. If you have additional questions, please drop them in the comments here.
Time: 6:30 to 8:30pm
Location: Stanley A Milner Library (Downtown branch), 102nd Avenue and 99th Street
Registration: Not Lady Like

February 5th, Wednesday – Finite, The Climate of Change Film Screening: Come and be inspired.
“FINITE: The Climate of Change is an insider’s view of the world of direct action; a raw, authentic and emotional insight into the David and Goliath battle between frontline communities, activists and fossil fuel corporations.
In Germany, concerned citizens step forward to save an ancient forest from one of Europe’s largest coal mines. They form an unlikely alliance with a frustrated community in rural England who are forced into action to protect their homes from a new opencast coal mine.”
Time: 5 to 7 PM,
Location: University of Alberta, CAB 281
URL: Finite

February 6th, Thursday – An Anti-Valentine Affair: Tailings Don’t Love You Back: “To commemorate the 2-year anniversary of the Imperial Oil Kearl Mine tailings spill, we are hosting an event with the SNAP Gallery in Edmonton. Join us for a screening of “Killer Water” by Brandi Morin and the opportunity to make print slogans like “Dear Alberta, Break up with Tailings” or “Tailings are Toxic, like my ex” onto a t-shirt, tote or paper. Please bring a T-shirt or Tote if you’d like to partake in the silk-screening activity. Our Boreal Program Manager, Kaitlyn Philip will share some words on our current tailings project. Tickets are $20/each.”
Time: 6 – 9pm
Location: SNAP (Society of Northern Alberta Print-Artists),10572 115 Street
Tickets: Eventbrite

February 7th, Friday – Protest for Palestine:
Time: 3:30 pm to 5 pm
Location: 109th Street and Whyte Avenue (82nd Avenue)

February 7th, Friday – Winter Fruit Tree Pruning Part 1: “Discover the essential techniques of winter pruning in this online workshop. Gain the knowledge to keep your fruit trees and shrubs healthy, productive, and thriving.”
Time: 7 – 9 pm
Registration: Operation Fruite Rescue

February 8th, Saturday – Winter Fruit Tree Pruning Part 2: “Get hands-on with winter pruning! Learn and practice under expert guidance, to cut with confidence, while connecting with Edmonton’s fruit-growing community.”
Time: 11 am to 1 pm
Registration: Operation Fruit Rescue

February 8th, Saturday – How can scientists effectively message to the public?:
Time: 11:30 – 1pm MT
Sign in: https://meet.jit.si/srti-salons

February 8th, Saturday – National Anti-Fur Day:
Time: Noon – 2pm
Location: Strathcona farmers market, 103rd Street and 83rd Avenue
Facebook: National Anti-Fur Day Edmonton We the Free (WTF) Edmonton

February 8th, Saturday – Not Another Genocide: Come and show solidarity with the people in Gaza and Palestine.
Time: Noon to 2 pm
Location: Strathcona Farmer’s Market, 83rd Avenue and 103rd Street (Gateway Blvd)

February 8th, Saturday – Edmonton for East Turkistan: ” Join the movement and raise your voice alongside the Uyghurs.
Together, we demand justice and an end to the ongoing genocide being committed against the Uyghur peoples of East Turkistan.”
Time: 2 pm
Location: Violet King Henry Plaza, 10801 – 99th avenue [they usually gather on the lower platform at the north end of the plaza closer to the legislature building]
Instagram: East Turkistan Society

February 9th, Sunday – From Gaza to Jenin: There is a ceasefire in the Gaza area of Palestine but the onslaught continues upon the Palestinian people.
Time: 1pm to 3 pm
Location: Intersection at 111th Street and 51st Avenue (NW corner from Southgate Mall)

February 9th, Sunday – Period Positivity Workshop: “Come together to learn about our bodies and the phases of the the menstrual cycle in a positive way. Let’s break the stigma and celebrate our periods!
General Public: $30 per youth and parent/trusted adult
Community League Members: $20 per youth and parent/trusted adult
$10/additional youth.
Youth must be accompanied by an adult.
For more information and to register, email: meaganweyland@gmail.com
Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Location: Forest Terrace Heights Community League, 10150 80th Street
Resitration/Tickets: Eventbrite

February 11th, Tuesday – Monthly Meeting on Housing and Homelssness: “The Edmonton Coalition on Housing and Homelessness (ECOHH) is a member-driven coalition working to raise awareness, advocate, and educate for actions and solutions to housing and homelessness issues.. ECOHH holds General Member Meetings on the second Tuesday of every month from 10:00 am – 11:30 am”
Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Location: Our General Member Meetings are hybrid – you can attend in person at Communitas (#200 – 12120 106 Avenue NW, Edmonton), or on line via Zoom. Contact edmhousingcoalition@gmail.com for zoom details

February 11th, Tuesday – Protest Jordan Peterson: This person is coming to the city and giving a show called: “An Evening to Transform Your Life”. There will be a short counter-protest outside Rogers Place.
The image is from The Australian.
Time: we will gather at 6:45 pm (the show starts at 7:30pm)
Location: Rogers Place, 103rd Street and 104th Avenue, north side of the Avenue close to the front doors.
Facebook: Edmonton Activist Calendar

Februrary 12th, Wednesday – War, Climate Fairness & Planetary Health: Is the COP Process Harmful?: “Join us for this timely event to explore the intersections of war, climate justice, and planetary health featuring our campaigns director, Anjali!”
Time: 6pm MT
Location: Online
Register: Climate Emergency Unit – Zoom

February 13th, Thursday – Townhall for a General Strike: “Don’t miss our next town hall with the honorable and inspiring Senator Nina Turner and Chris Smalls moderated by Steven Donziger.
We need a general strike for resignations now! It’s time.
http://www.generalstrikeforresignations.com
Time: 8pm EST/6pm MT
Location: Online Zoom
Registration: General Strike

February 14th, Friday – Valentine’s Day Special:
Time: 11 am to 9 pm (you need to request special menu when reserving)
Location: The Moth Cafe, 9449 Jasper Avenue
Reservations: The Moth Cafe

February 14th, Friday – International Winter Bike to Work Day:
Time: all day
Location: from here to there on your bicycle
URL: Winter Bike to Work Day

February 15th, Saturday – My Alberta is Inclusive: “For one year our province has been dialled in to an active fight for trans rights. Come together to commemorate this and show we still have plenty of gas in the tank. If this fight is far from over, let’s show them the fight we have in us.”
Time: 1pm
Location: Wilbert McIntyre Park (Gazebo Park), 104th Street and 83rd Avenue
Instagram: Trans Rights YEG

February 15th, Saturday – Valentines Fundraiser Dance Party: Fundraising event for Climate Justice Edmonton and Common Horizon Edmonton to support their community organizing space.
Time: 8 pm – late
Location: Arcadia Brewing, 10712 120th Street
Entry Fee: $20 suggested, PWYC 
Purchase Ticket: Common Horizon
Instagram: Climate Justice Edmonton
Eventbrite: Valentines Community Organizing Space Fundraiser

February 18th, Tuesday – Reuniting with Fire: Restoring Indigenous Fire Stewardship in Canada: “A Webinar on “Good Fire” with Dr. Amy Cardinal Christianson.
Recently, there has been a resurgence of interest in Indigenous fire and a growing recognition of the importance of cultural burning practices, particularly in relation to increasing biodiversity and providing nature-based climate solutions.
This free webinar co-hosted with CPAWS Southern Alberta will discuss Indigenous fire knowledge, impacts of cultural severance, and reunion with fire.
Time: 12 noon to 1 pm
Location: Online/Zoom
Register: CPAWS – Northern Alberta Chapter

February 20th, Thursday – Updates on the Youth Climate Corps campaign: “Join the Youth Climate Corps organizers for this national call to discuss where the campaign is headed this year.
The proroguing of Parliament has slowed the progress we were making in winning a Youth Climate Corps this year, but that hasn’t stopped our drive to win a YCC. This year, we’ll be fighting to make a Youth Climate Corps key elections policy and to elect YCC champions. Are you in? Join us to see how we can fight, and win, a YCC together.”
Usually, this a the age group under 34 years old.
Time: 5pm MT
Location: Online Zoom
Register: Youth Climate Corps

February 23rd, Sunday – Anti-Oppression Training for Environmental Advocacy: “This workshop offers a critical lens on how systems of oppression shape environmental and climate advocacy. We’ll explore the displacement of Indigenous peoples through the national parks program, the role of settler environmentalism in reinforcing the “untouched wilderness” narrative, and the sidelining of racial justice, workers’ rights, and demilitarization as “non-climate issues.” Additionally, we’ll analyze frameworks like the Green New Deal and connect global struggles, including Palestine, to environmental solidarity against imperialism.”
Time: 11 am MT
Location: Online/Zoom
Register: Zoom

April 8 – April 10th – Stride Human Rights Advocacy Training: “This three-day intensive training is designed to strengthen community-based human rights advocacy.
Participants will gain the knowledge, networks, and tools needed to advance the rights of communities facing systemic barriers through provincial, territorial and national and international human rights mechanisms.”
Time: 10 AM – 5 PM MST each day (Doors will open at 9 am and programming will begin at 10 am promptly)
Location: IN PERSON – ArtsHub Ortona, 9722 102 Street NW
Cost: $225 – Thanks to the McConnell Foundation, we have subsidized spaces available. Please register and provide more details on your needs, and we will work with you.
Registratoin: John Humbrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights

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