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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• May 1st, Thursday – International Day of Working Class Unity and Struggle
• May 1st, Thursday – SUSTAINABILITY SOCIAL: Expert Panel + Networking + Activities
• May 2nd, Friday – Human Presence for Palestine
• May 3rd, Saturday – Counter Protest: Rally for Alberta Independence
• May 3rd, Saturday – Climate Chats
• May 5th, Monday – National Red Dress Day
• May 6th, Tuesday – Act NOW Rally
• May 7th, Wednesday- International Harm Reduction Day
• May 7th, Wednesday –  The ABCs of Allyship – Strengthening Support for 2SLGBTQIA+ Communities
• May 8th, Thursday – Counter Protest: Alberta’s March for Life
• May 10th, Saturday – Enough Is Enough UCP
• May 13th, 14th, and 15th – 3 Days at the Ledge
• May 13th, Tuesday – Albertans Against Fascism
• May 14th, Wednesday – Breaking Through the Chaos: Climate Action That Wins Now
• May 20th, Tuesday – Film Screening: “The Encampments”
• June 7th, Saturday – Good Note Spring Festival

Videos of the Week

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May 1st, Thursday – International Day of Working Class Unity and Struggle:
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: Dr. Wilbert McIntyre Park, 104th and 83rd Avenue

May 1st, Thursday – SUSTAINABILITY SOCIAL: Expert Panel + Networking + Activities: “If you are looking to reduce your waste and connect with like-minded Edmontonians, look no further! Waste Free Edmonton is hosting our 3rd Sustainability Social. Let’s connect and reduce our footprint together. Your ticket includes delicious vegetarian appetizers as well as coffee, tea, and soft drinks. Additional beverages will be available for purchase at the bar.”
Time: Check-in 5:45 to 6:15pm. Programming 6:15 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: The Bell in Scona10416 80 Avenue
Cost: 35$
Registration: Waste Free Edmonton Eventbrite

May 2nd, Friday – Human Presence for Palestine:
Time: 4 pm to 6 pm
Location: 109th street and Whyte (82nd) Avenue

May 3rd, Saturday – Counter Protest: Rally for Alberta Independence: Join us as we stand in solidarity against this movement for separation, independence, annexation, etc.
When you arrive in opposition to this group find your people for safety and not to swell their numbers. We want to be separate from their crowd.
There is a group of people representing the Indigenous people’s position on separation showing up at noon in opposition to this separtist rally.
Time: 1 pm to 3 pm
Location: Alberta Legislature Grounds (I am unsure where these people are meeting but it is likely the north steps of the Alberta legislature building)
Facebook: Enough Is Enough UCP

May 3rd, Saturday – Climate Chats: “Our community centered Climate Chats work directly with attendees to engage with their big feelings of anxiety, grief and sadness.
Join us and start building the supportive and heart-centered community we need to address all aspects of the climate crisis.”
Time: 3 pm to 5 pm
Location: Audreys Books Ltd10702 Jasper Avenue
Register: Eventbrite
More information: Not Lady Like

May 5th, Monday – National Red Dress Day: “ National Red Dress Day – Edmonton 2025
Please join us as we honor and remember our Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people.
Gone but never forgotten.
Together, we stand in remembrance, solidarity, and love.
Bear Claw Beaver Hills House
8:00 AM – Pipe Ceremony
11:00 AM – Walk
12:00 PM – Sharing and Caring Circle
Let’s lift up the spirits of our fallen angels and support one another in healing and community.”
Time: 8 am Pipe ceremony and 11 am walk to Violet King Henry Plaza
Location: Bear Claw Beaver Hills House, 105th Street and Jasper Avenue
Facebook: Edmonton 2 Spirit Society

May 6th, Tuesday – Act NOW Rally: “On May 6, Albertans will come together at the Legislature to demand real change—because access, dignity, and inclusion shouldn’t be optional.
Join us at the Act NOW Rally to call for:
✅ The Accessible Alberta Act
✅ No clawbacks to the Canada Disability Benefit
✅ Real consultation—Nothing About Us Without Us
✅ Reduced waitlists
✅ Transparency across programs and services
📍 Alberta Legislature Building, Edmonton
🕛 12:00–1:00 PM
♿ ASL Interpretation available”
Time: 12 pm to 1 pm
Location: Alberta Legislature Building, 10800 – 97th Avenue (I assume the north steps)
URL: Barrier Free Alberta

May 7th, Wednesday- International Harm Reduction Day: Harm reduction saves lives and money for the general taxpayer.
You can support local groups doing front line work like:

• Bear Claw Beaver Hills House – Indigenous led street workers
• 4B Harm Reduction Society – Yeg frontline street outreach team filling gaps created by bad policy. Mostly focuses on drug policy but everything overlaps – unhoused/poverty/addictions/mental health/etc. Their website is 4B Harm Reduction Society (4BHRS).
• HARES Outreach – grassroots mutual aid network doing street outreach in amiskwaciwâskahikan otherwise known as Edmonton, AB. *MA request fulfillment currently paused
• Tawâw Outreach Collective – YEG: We Challenge Colonial Systems & Embrace Culture 🪶Grassroots • Indigenous-Led • Harm Reduction • Mutual-Aid • Street Outreach • Advocacy • Training
• Bissell Centre – multifaceted organization that tries to address many challenges facing people of the inner-city.

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 8th, Thursday – Counter Protest: Alberta’s March for Life:
Time: 11:30 am
Location: Violet King Henry Plaza, 10801 – 99th Avenue

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 13th, Tuesday – Albertans Against Fascism: Food Not Bombs (FNB) is going to be hosting a protest at Conway Farrell Park on May 13th at 4:30 PM 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: 4:30 pm
Location: conway farrell park, 11704 114 Ave
Facebook: Food Not Bombs

May 13th, 14th, and 15th – 3 Days at the Ledge: “Each day has a different theme: May 13, we will be speaking about the province’s disastrous plans to defund and privatize healthcare and education; May 14, we will be speaking out on our concern about the province’s plan to expand coal mining and it’s devastating effects on the Eastern Slopes; and May 15 we will be speaking about transparency, inclusion and equality, representing marginalized groups such as the LGBTQ+,  disabled, and Indigenous communities.”
Time: 12 pm to 3 pm
Location: Legislature Grounds

May 14th, Wednesday – Breaking Through the Chaos: Climate Action That Wins Now: “Federal action has never been the only tool in our shared climate action toolkit. Right now, we are not spinning our wheels, trying to guess the next moves of certain erratic leaders, or “waiting and seeing” until after the next election. Stand.earth is doubling down on strategies we know work – and a few new ideas that are already gaining traction.
Join Stand.earth Executive Director Todd Paglia, and Senior Campaigns Directors Liz McDowell and Shayda Edwards Naficy to hear why litigation, corporate campaigns, and local policy are the next big plays to fight climate change. We’ll share case studies of recent wins from each strategy – including stories, stats, and photos – and give you a sneak peek at what’s next in the Stand playbook.”
Time: 2 pm MT
Location: Online – Zoom
Register: Stand.Earth

May 20th, Tuesday – Film Screening: “The Encampments”: “Students flooded Columbia University’s lawn to create the Gaza Solidarity Encampment in order to pressure their university to divest from the US and Israeli weapons companies. THE ENCAMPMENTS follows the central organizers of the encampment as they are thrust into the spotlight, face violent police repression and suspension, congressional pressure, and a media firestorm, all while fighting to attain their goal of divestment at any cost.”
There are also screenings on May 22nd at 9:15pm and May 24th at 3:30 pm
Time: 7 pm
location: Metro Cinema, 8712 109 Street
Buy Tickets/More Information: Metro Cinema

June 7th, Saturday – Good Note Spring Festival: “The Good Note Spring Festival Continues! This year’s family friendly festival will include a community potluck, workshops, vendors, and a variety show with diverse acts spanning music, art, and poetry and more!
​This year’s festival is also a fundraiser for our friends at Earth’s Refillery Co-op! The former store, Earth’s General Store, had to close their doors in September 2024 after over 30 years. Now they’re back, with a new name and vision for a cooperative cafe & refillery!”
[A little self serving post. I am also one of the coop worker owners of Earth’s Refillery Coop. If you wish to provide financial support for Earth’s Refillery Coop you can find information on our fundraising page. and/or become a member.- Michael]
Time: 3 pm
Location: Good Note Community Farm, 22255 Township Road 510, Leduc County
Facebook: Good Note Community Farm

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