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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- April 3rd, Thursday – Seniors Discussion about a better legacy
- April 4th, Friday – Edmonton Protest for Palestine
- April 6th, Sunday – Canada Funds Genocide
- April 7th, Monday – Plastic, Health & Action
- April 8 – April 10th – Stride Human Rights Advocacy Training
- April 8th, Tuesday – Unpacking the Report! Polluting Education: The Influence of Fossil Fuels on Children’s Education in Canada
- April 12th, Saturday – Vegan Spring Market
- April 13th, Sunday – The Resistance Tour
- April 14th, Monday – From Ground Zero
- April 25th – 27th – 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺: 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗚𝗮𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄
- April 26th, Saturday: Earth Day Festival
- April 26th, Saturday – A Day for Nationwide Solidarity
- May 7th, Wednesday – The ABCs of Allyship – Strengthening Support for 2SLGBTQIA+ Communities
- May 10th, Saturday – Enough Is Enough UCP
- May 31st, Saturday – Albertans Against Fascism
Videos of the Week
I do not support lesson 19 because it focuses on country before the global commons and I beleive we need to move beyond that.
April 3rd, Thursday – Seniors Discussion about a better legacy:
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Westend Seniors Activity Centre, 9629 – 176th Street
April 4th, Friday – Edmonton Protest for Palestine:
Time: 4 pm to 6 pm
Location: 109th Street and Whyte (82nd) Avenue
April 6th, Sunday – Canada Funds Genocide:
Time: 1 pm
Location: Pride Corner, 104th Street and Whyte (82nd Avenue)
April 7th, Monday – Plastic, Health & Action: “Join us on April 7th at The Garneau Theatre for Plastics, Health & Action, a special World Health Day screening of Plastic People, a powerful documentary exposing the hidden health risks of microplastic pollution.
Microplastics are everywhere—in our air, water, food, and even our bodies. But what does this mean for our health, and what can we do about it? Following the film, a panel of health, policy, and environmental advocacy experts will discuss the urgent need for action on plastic pollution and how we can protect both human and planetary health.”
Time: 6:30–9:00 PM (doors open at 5:45 PM)
Location: Metro Cinema Society at the Garneau Theatre, 8712-109 Street
Tickets: CAPE
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 8th, Tuesday – Unpacking the Report! Polluting Education: The Influence of Fossil Fuels on Children’s Education in Canada: “Did you know fossil fuel companies are shaping what kids learn about climate change in schools? A new report from CAPE and For Our Kids, “Polluting Education: The Influence of Fossil Fuels on Children’s Education in Canada,” reveals that at least 39 oil and gas companies are funding or developing K-12 environmental and climate-related materials in our schools. These resources downplay the fossil fuel industry’s role in climate change, exaggerate oil and gas’ pro-environmental actions, emphasize individual responsibility over systemic solutions, and shift responsibility away from fossil fuel polluters.
Join us for a live webinar and panel discussion featuring beloved children’s entertainer Raffi, climate and mental health expert Britt Wray, and the report’s authors, Anne Keary and Jennifer Chesnut. Together, we’ll unpack the report’s findings, explore how fossil fuel influence is undermining climate education, and discuss how we can take action and demand fossil fuel free education for our kids.”
Time: 5:30 MT
Location: Online Zoom
Register: For Our Kids
April 12th, Saturday – Vegan Spring Market:
Time: 11 am – 4 pm
Location: Athlone Community League, 13010 129 Street NW
April 13th, Sunday – The Resistance Tour: Charlie Angus is coming to town with his Resistance Tour. #ElbowsUp
Time: 2 PM
Location: St Basil’s Cultural Centre, 10819 71 Avenue
Instagram: Charlie Angus
April 14th, Monday – From Ground Zero: “22 Palestinian filmmakers living through war capture their lives in Gaza over the past year, revealing stories beyond the headlines. Their work offers a striking view of life’s fragility and the resilience of love in the face of devastation.”
Time: 6:15 pm
Location: Metro Cinema, 8712 109 Street
More information: Metro Cinema
April 25th – 27th – 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺: 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗚𝗮𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄: “Join us for a three-day hybrid event on April 25–27, 2025—both in person at the Ortona Arts Hub in Edmonton, Alberta and virtually via Zoom—where youth, policymakers, and community leaders come together to tackle pressing digital safety issues.
Friday, April 25 – Sunday, April 27, 2025
Time: 11 AM (Doors open at 10 AM) daily
Location: In-Person: ArtsHub Ortona—9722 102 Street NW, Edmonton
Online: Via Zoom (link provided upon registration)
Registration; https://bit.ly/4hmZuXz
Facebook: John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Justice
April 26th, Saturday: Earth Day Festival:
Time: 1pm – 4:30 pm
Location: Alberta Avenue Community Hall, 9210 118 Avenue NW
April 26th, Saturday – A Day for Nationwide Solidarity: [I am unsure who is behind this call for a nationwide day of action other than their fairly uninformative website – TrueNorth HQ but it is always worthwhile to stand up for the three values they have on their poster – Michael]
Time: 1 pm to 3pm
Location: Violet King Henry Plaza,10801 – 99th Avenue.- southern portion of the plaza.
May 7th, Wednesday – The ABCs of Allyship – Strengthening Support for 2SLGBTQIA+ Communities: “We hope that you will help us to share an important upcoming event to assist our community with preparation for Pride month and beyond!
SACDA is excited to offer FREE professional development webinars designed to create welcoming, diverse communities for all ages, enhance our community teaching practices and create more engaging, inclusive learning environments.”
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM MDT
Location: Online
Register: Calgary School Age Care
PUT IT ON YOUR CALENDAR
May 10th, Saturday – Enough Is Enough UCP: rally with music, speakers, and you. We stand in solidarity against the path the UCP government is set upon travelling.
Time: 1 pm
Location: Alberta Legislature Building, north steps, 10800 – 97th Avenue
Facebook: Enough Is Enough UCP Rally
May 31st, Saturday – Albertans Against Fascism: Food Not Bombs “(FNB) is going to be hosting a protest at Churchill Square on May 31st at 1 PM. The purpose of the protest is to draw attention to the dangerous, fascist policies of the UCP government and encourage people to participate in acting against the UCP in what ways they can. The protest will feature the MC teaching chants to the crowd as well as a series of speakers. Come out, bring your signs, and be loud!”
Time: 11 am to 3 pm
Location: Churchill Square, 102nd Aenue and 99th Street
Facebook: Food Not Bombs
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