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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• February 27th, Thursday – Ontario Voting Day
• February 27th, Thursday – March to Defend Public Education
• February 27th, Thursday – Weekly Action for Palestine
• February 28th, Friday – Economic Blackout Day
• February 28th, Friday – Nate Pike Rally
• March 1st, Saturday – Resign Actions
• March 2nd, Sunday – Weekly Action for Palestine – Human Presence
• March 5th, Wednesday – Our Power, Our Country, Our Planet
• March 6th, Thursday – Fair taxes, affordable futures: Building an economy for everyone
• March 6th, Thursday – March Diner’s Club
• March 7th, Friday – Free all the Palestinian Hostages
• March 8th, Saturday – International Women’s Day
• March 9th, Sunday – Palestine belongs to Palestine
• March 10th, Monday – Green Drinks Edmonton
• March 13th, Thursday – Lost Rivers
• March 15th, Saturday – International Day To Combat Islamophobia
• March 19th, Wednesday – Care 101: Building Cultures of Care in Organizing Spaces
• March 23rd, Sunday – Edmonton Seedy Sunday
• March 26th, Wednesday – Care 102: Lessons from the Disability Justice Movement
• March 27th & 28th – PIA Conference: Community in Perilous Times
• April 8 – April 10th – Stride Human Rights Advocacy Training
• April 12th, Saturday – Vegan Spring Market

Videos of the Week

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February 27th, Thursday – Ontario Voting Day: IF you happen to live in Ontario PLEASE go and vote. If you know people in Ontario who are not going to vote, PLEASE encourage them to vote.
Only 41% of the people voted in the last election. That is precisely what they want. We see this happening across the country and here in Alberta.
Voting is our one chance to actually step up and make a difference.
You might be interested in this platform – Smart Voting

February 27th, Thursday – March to Defend Public Education: “Let’s stand united as teachers, education workers, post-secondary instructors, students, parents, grandparents, and members of the community. This government needs to hear and see how critical it is to have UNIVERSALLY ACCESSIBLE PUBLIC education system, that must have ABUNDANT, SUSTAINABLE UNDIN to ensure classrooms and students are supported.
After decades of chronic underfunding to public education and increased funding to PRIVATE and CHARTER schools using public funds, this would be the perfect time to make our voices hear on the day the government announces the budget”.
Time 3:30 pm
Location: Start at Convention Centre, 98th Street and Jasper Avenue and march to the Alberta Legislature
Facebook: March to Defend Education AB

February 27th, Thursday – Weekly Action for Palestine: “”Join us this Thursday, February 27, as we stand in solidarity with Palestine! 🕊✊ Protest on Whyte Ave & 104 St Intersection from 4:00-6:00 PM. We will be holding signs for Palestine 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸. Bring your flags, your voice, and your passion for justice. Let’s make noise for Gaza and show the world Edmonton stands with Palestine! 🚗💨 #YEG #Edmonton4Palestine #FreePalestine #StandWithGaza #Solidarity“
Time: 4:00-6:00 PM.
location: Pride Corner 104th and Whyte Avenue (82nd Avenue)

February 28th, Friday – Economic Blackout Day: ” We take back the power. For one day, we unite in a nationwide economic blackout-no buying, no spending, no engaging with their system. We remind them who holds the real power: the people. This is not a protest; it’s economic resistance. The first step in reclaiming control and showing them we are the driving force. This is just the beginning.
One day, no spending. A powerful blow to the power-hungry few.”
If you are going to buy a coffee – buy from a local independent cafe (Tim Hortons is NOT Canadian), gasoline – buy from businesses that are not corporate (if it has Shell, Mobil, Exxon, etc on the station don’t buy there) like Domo, EconoGas, etc since the retail profit is not going into those corporations, NO Amazon, No Home Depot, No Wallmart, No McDonalds, No Pizza Hut, No KFC etc.
It is like a Buy Nothing Day.
Time: All Day
Location: wherever you are at

February 28th, Friday – Nate Pike Rally: Nate ran a platform called The Breakdown and did some excellent reporting. He was recently shut down because of a SLAPP lawsuit. This is one of the ways that they silence us.
Time: 2 pm
Location: Law Courts, 1A Churchill Square

March 1st, Saturday – Resign Actions: Public Interest Alberta is promoting three actions at UCP constituent office – Red Deer, Medicine Hat, and Calgary. If you are in one of those municpalities your presence would be greatly appreciated.
Time: 10:30
Location: See images.
Instagram: Public Interest Alberta

March 2nd, Sunday – Weekly Action for Palestine – Human Presence:
Time: 1 pm
Location: 109th Street and 88th Avenue/Walterdale Hill/Saskatchewan Drive

March 5th, Wednesday – Our Power, Our Country, Our Planet: “You won’t want to miss this compelling conversation – we’re excited to be welcoming Dr. Mili Roy and Marc Lee as our speakers, and there will be information about the lead up to our spring day of action, as well as a viewing of the Later is too Late documentary trailer.
Time: 4:30 pm MT
Location: Online Zoom
Register: Seniors for Climate

March 6th, Thursday – Fair taxes, affordable futures: Building an economy for everyone: “Canadians from coast to coast to coast are facing a cost of living crisis. Meanwhile, the largest corporations and richest Canadians have grown their wealth to unprecedented levels, all while paying lower taxes than most workers. We can choose a different path – one that makes sure everyone pays their fair share to build a Canada we can all afford.
Join Canadians for Tax Fairness (C4TF), local allies, and friends at a special town hall to talk about how we fix our tax system and where those tax dollars need to go to help our communities most.
Time: 6pm
Location: Room L1-490, ECHA (Edmonton Clinic Health Academy)• 11405 87 Ave NW
Register: Canadians for Tax Fairness (C4TF)

March 6th, Thursday – March Diner’s Club: Monthly social gathering and meal. This is open to anyone.
“Join us for our March Diner’s Club at Dosa Guru. Everyone is welcome! If we have 8 or more people attend, there will be a draw to win your meal!”
Time: 6pm
Location: Dosa Guru, 4351 167th Avenue
Facebook: Vegans and Vegetarians of Alberta

March 7th, Friday – Free all the Palestinian Hostages:
Time: 4 pm to 5:30 pm
Location: 109th Street and Whyte (82nd) A venue

March 8th, Saturday – International Women’s Day: “International Women’s Day, March 8th, is a day established by and for women in the front ranks of all movements of the working class and people who are fighting for rights. The annual IWD banquet hosted by Women for Rights and Empowerment has become a treasured event where we inform each other, celebrate our resistance, strengthen our commitment to be there for each other, and affirm our claims as women to a day in all the affairs of society and to build a better world.
Tickets on Eventbrite
$50 or pay what you can
No one turned away for lack of funds”
Time: 5 pm
Location: Alberta Avenue Community Centre, 9210 118 Avenue
Tickets: Eventbrite

March 9th, Sunday – Palestine belongs to Palestine: This will be a human presence where people hold up signs to drivers and pedestrians to remind them about Palestine. Honk for Solidarity.
Time: 1 pm
Location: 137th Avenue and 97th Street

March 10th, Monday – Green Drinks Edmonton: “Have we got a night planned for you! The March 10th Event is hosted by the Edmonton Permaculture Guild and they are pretty excited to have you join them.”
Time: 7 pm to 9 pm
Location: Bent Stick Brewery, 9926 78 Avenue
Tickets (or pay at the door): Green Drinks YEG

March 13th, Thursday – Lost Rivers: “You are cordially invited to join us – Edmonton Chapter Council of Canadians, Rewild Alberta! and Paths for People – in celebration of The International Day of Action for Rivers 2025.
Our purpose is to meet in person and share awareness of the gifts of rivers and their tributaries beginning with:
*** A public screening (1hr12min) of Canadian Documentary Lost Rivers at the Strathcona Public Library (8331 -104 St.) on Thursday, March 13 starting at 7:00 pm.
*** Followed by a discussion of a Paths for People-initiated Pause of the City’s trestle bridge and road renovation project in consideration of green space or park in this lost portion of Mill Creek.
By meeting face-to-face and sharing perspectives, we can build towards a critical mass of concerned citizens working on disparities on health, wealth and education… as well as inspiring actions on behalf of the riverine ecosystems that support us all.
For more information please emails us at edmontoncouncil@yahoo.ca
Time: 7 pm
Location: Strathcona Public Library, 8331 -104 Street
Facebook: Lost River Film

March 15th, Saturday – International Day To Combat Islamophobia: The High Level Bridge will be lit up to mark this day.
URL for more information: United Nations

March 19th, Wednesday – Care 101: Building Cultures of Care in Organizing Spaces: “If we want to build a society that puts care before profit, we need to put the practice of care before productivity in our personal lives and climate justice organizing. Failing to center care in our movement spaces means leaving the needs of those most impacted by systems of oppression behind.
Additionally, learning the skills to build cultures of care in our grassroots groups can help make our groups more accessible, anti-oppressive and guard against burnout.
In this first workshop in the HUB’s Care series, participants will leave the session with the knowledge and tools to:
++ Identify and advocate for your and others’ care needs
++ Promote group safety through the SCARF model
++ Incorporate Care Webs in your organizing groups
++ Give and receive constructive feedback by using healthy communication principles
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Online – Zoom
Register: HUB – Small Change Fund

March 23rd, Sunday – Edmonton Seedy Sunday: “Get ready for gardening! We’ll have a seed sale and swap, presentations and family-friendly activities.
Follow Edmonton Seedy Sunday and check out  http://www.edmontonseedysunday.org/ for updates!!!”
Time: 11 am to 4 pm
Location: Alberta Avenue Hall, 9210 – 118th Avenue NW
Facebook: Edmonton Seedy Sunday

March 26th, Wednesday – Care 102: Lessons from the Disability Justice Movement: The climate movement has a lot to learn from the disability justice movement. In this workshop, participants will learn about the principles of disability justice, crip time, spoon theory, and care practices that consider invisible and visible disabilities so we can build robust, inclusive and anti-ableist movement spaces.
See Care 101 on March 19th for the first part of this series
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Online Zoom
Register: Hub – Small Change Fund

March 27th & 28th – PIA Conference: Community in Perilous Times: “Building community power is the only way we are going to build the Alberta we all want and deserve.
These days we can all feel it. We live in perilous times and there are no silver bullet solutions in the fight back. From rampant attacks on healthcare, education, and social services to relentless cuts and privatization, things are getting harder and harder for everyday Albertans. Our right wing populist government targets the very institutions and services that make our province work and blames vulnerable communities for the mess they’ve created.
It’s an effective strategy that needs a better response from all of us. And it starts at the community level. In our workplaces, in our community leagues, and in our schools. Our power rests in our relationships and our ability to organize together.”
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Barnett House11010 142 St NW
Registration/More information: Public Information Alberta

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

April 12th, Saturday – Vegan Spring Market:
Time: 11 am – 4 pm
Location: Athlone Community League, 13010 129 Street NW,

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