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 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 23rd, Wednesday – The Final Countdown: Climate, Disinformation & the 2025 Election
- April 25th, Friday – Easter Egg Hunt
- 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 – Independent Bookstore Day
- 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
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 23rd, Wednesday – The Final Countdown: Climate, Disinformation & the 2025 Election:
Time 5 pm ET – 3 pm MT
Location: Online/Zoom
Register: Zoom
April 25th, Friday – Easter Egg Hunt: “Join us for our 4th Annual Easter Egg Hunt! 🐣🐰🍫
Back by popular demand, we will be hosting another egg hunt on April 25th. This all ages event has attendees run around and collect eggs that contain facts about the 2SLGBTQIA+ community that you then exchange for a goodie bag! 🍬🥚
Egg hunt will start at 5 PM followed by a dance party! Bring your friends and come get some candy 😍🍭🫶
❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🩷🤍🩵🤎🖤
Also, which eggs are your favourite!?! Mini or crème? 🥚”
Time: 4:30 pm
Location: Whyte Avenue and Gateway (82nd Avenue and 103rd Street)
April 25th, Friday – Global Day of Action for Gaza: “Gaza is bleeding. We won’t stay silent.
Join us as we stand with Palestine and demand an end to the US-Israeli genocide. The world is rising — Edmonton is too.”
Edmonton will be joining actions/rallies/marches around the world. Will you join other citizens in standing against a genocide, an abuse of human rights, a holocaust, etc?
Time: 6 pm
Location: Violet King Henry Plaza (they listed 9820 – 107th Street but usually the address is referred to as 10801 – 99th 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 – Independent Bookstore Day: Get out and support your local independent bookstore. At Paper Birch Books they are making a little festival out of it with support and involvement with the local community and food trucks.
See the image below for other bookstores involved in the celebration.
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!”
[This may not be happening. It might just roll over support for the AFL rally happening at the legislature shortly afterwards. See below]
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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