Activist Agenda April 10th, 2025

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 12th, Saturday – Vegan Spring Market
April 12th, Saturday – Stop the Genocide
April 13th, Sunday – The Resistance Tour
April 14th, Monday – From Ground Zero
April 18th, Friday – Edmonton Stands for Palestine
April 19th, Saturday – Food Futures Election Panel
April 22nd, Tuesday – Worldwide Shutdown for Palestine
April 22nd, Tuesday – Earth Day
April 22nd, Tuesday – Rally for Social Housing
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
April 26th, Saturday – Resistance Rally:
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

Cranky lays it out

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

April 12th, Saturday – Stop the Genocide:
Time: 2pm
Location: Violet King Henry Plaza, 10801 – 99th Avenue

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 18th, Friday – Edmonton Stands for Palestine:
Time: 4 pm to 6 pm
Location: 109th Street and Whyte (82nd) Avenue

April 19th, Saturday – Food Futures Election Panel: “New Grocery Movement, the U of A Campus Food Bank, and the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights are teaming up to host an election panel. We invite you to join the discussion on food security ahead of Canada’s next federal election set for April 28th.
With 1 in 4 Canadians going hungry, the ongoing threat of tariffs from our biggest trading partner, exploitative grocery and agri-business corporations, and an increasing interest in supporting local options, food has never been more at the forefront in an election. In order to make an informed vote, you deserve to know where your candidate stands on the future of food in this country.”
Time: 10am – 12pm MDT
Location: Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market10310 83 Avenue
Register (free): Eventbrite

April 22nd, Tuesday – Worldwide Shutdown for Palestine:

April 22nd, Tuesday – Earth Day

April 22nd, Tuesday – Rally for Social Housing: If you are concerned about the homelessness crisis then I encourage you to show up at this action. [Michael]
Time: 4 pm – 5 pm
Location: 97th Street and Jasper Avenue

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: }At a time when democracy is under threat, Canada reaffirms its unwavering commitment to democracy, justice, and human rights. This national gathering will be a testament to our collective resolve: standing not just for ourselves but also in support of those fighting oppression everywhere.
Bring your signs, bring your voice, bring your heart!”
Time: 1 pm to 3pm
Location: Violet King Henry Plaza,10801 – 99th Avenue.- southern portion of the plaza.
URL: True North HQ

April 26th, Saturday – Resistance Rally: “The Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) and allies are organizing a “Resistance Rally” to be held at the Alberta Legislature on April 26th at 2:30pm. The rally is for all Albertans who are dissatisfied with the current direction being taken by the provincial government and who want to advocate for a stronger Alberta within a united Canada.
“This will be an opportunity for Albertans to say ‘NO!’ to the UCP’s Maple MAGA agenda and ‘Yes’ to an agenda that really puts Albertans first!” — Gil McGowan, president, AFL”
Time: 2:30 pm to 4pm
Location: Alberta Legislature, 10800 – 97th Avenue
Facebook: Alberta Federation of Labour

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

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

PUT IT ON YOUR CALENDAR

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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