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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• June 5th, Thursday – Homeless Memorial: A Remembrance Celebration
• June 1st – 30th – Bike Month Challenge
• June 5th, Thursday – World Environment Day 2025
• June 6th, Friday – Celebrate Indigenous History Month
• June 7th & 8th – EcoSolar Home Tour
• June 7th, Saturday – Good Note Spring Festival
• June 9th, Sunday – Human Presence in Solidarity with Palestine
• June 11th, Wednesday – 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙥 2: 𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚, 𝘽𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚, 𝙒𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚
• June 12th, Thursday – Fighting for the Right to Education
• June 14th, Saturday – Scotiabank Funds Genocide National Day of Action
• June 14th, Saturday – No Kings
• June 14th, Saturday – Rise Up Alberta
• June 14th, Saturday – People’s Forum: Resist the Genocidal 7!
• June 15th, Sunday – G7 Protest for Palestine
• June 15th, Sunday – People’s Study Forum: G7 Means Genocidal 7
• June 18th, Wednesday – Grounding in Hell
• June 18th, Wednesday – Leadership and craft with Resilient Uprising
• June 22nd, Sunday – Art 4 Gaza
• June 22nd, Sunday – Show Your Stripes Day
• June 25th, Wednesday – Mobilization Strategies
• June 25th, Wednesday – Can’t Pour from An Empty Cup
• June 29th, Sunday – Canada Unity Rally
• July 2nd, Wednesday – Grass-Roots Power
• July 9th, Wednesday – Action Styles
• July 11th – 13th – Growing Resilience Together: An Ecogrief Retreat

Videos of the Week

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June 5th to June 30th – Hunger Strike: “Beginning Thursday May 22, people in amiskwaciwâskahikan (edmonton) are joining others around the world in a 40-day fast in solidarity with people in Gaza. Initiated by  @veteransforpeace with over 20 organizations co-sponsoring, “40 Days And Escalate!” is a protest against the escalated total siege of Gaza and a renewed commitment to do everything we can to end the most immediate threats to Palestinian survival (genocide), and work longer-term to end the Occupation.
Israel has blocked all food, water, medicine, shelters, and other supplies while escalating bombing, mass displacements, and ground invasion, and attacking aid ships attempting to provide humanitarian supplies via sea.
Our purpose of this 40 days of action is to (1) highlight Israel’s reprehensible engineered starvation and siege, and (2) the Canadian government’s failure to take meaningful action to stop the genocide. We can’t be silent and let genocide be normalized.
We demand action to break through Israel’s siege, so humanitarian aid can get into Gaza under UN authority; and that Canada enact a full arms embargo. We and other complicit nation-states must stop arming Israel NOW!
Throughout this 40 day fast we aim to have a public presence in different locations around the city, and to organize community conversations about what we can do, now and in the long term, to press not only for the necessary immediate actions to stop the genocide but also for full decolonization and an end to the Occupation.
If you want to join for one meal, one day, or any part of the 4-day period, see our signup form linked from our bio.”
Instagram: YEG Fast for Gaza

June 1st – 30th – Bike Month Challenge: “Dust off your bikes and gear up to participate in the EFCL’s 2025 Community League Bike Month Challenge!
The Challenge will begin on June 1 and run through to June 30. Whichever League’s members ride the farthest, wins! Leagues across the city have adopted the challenge as a fun way to promote active transportation and recreation in their neighbourhoods through a little friendly competition.
The 2024 Community League Bike Month Challenge was fantastic! We had a total of 31 Leagues collectively ride close to 148,000 kms — that’s the equivalent of nearly 4 times around the world!”
It seems that community leagues need to register and then members of individual community leagues record the distances they ride – Michael.
Register: Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues

June 5th, Thursday – World Environment Day 2025:
URL: World Environment Day
URL for Canada: Canadian Environmental Week

June 5th, Thursday – Homeless Memorial: A Remembrance Celebration: “We are gathering to honor and remember the lives of our friends, relatives, neighbors, community members and loved ones who needlessly died from not having access to an adequate home.
All are welcome to attend.“
Time: 12 pm (noon)
Location: Homeless Memorial Plaza, 103A Avenue and 100th Street (small parklet between the CN Tower and city hall
Website: Edmonton Coalition on Housing and Homelessness

June 6th, Friday – Celebrate Indigenous History Month:
Time: 4.30 to 7.30 pm
Location: Pride Corner on Whyte, 104th Street and Whyte (82nd) Avenue

June 7th & 8th – EcoSolar Home Tour: Are you interested in solar as a source of energy for our home or business. This is an excellent opportunity to visit solar integration into people’s lives and household.
URL: EcoSolar Home Tour 2025

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

June 8th, Sunday – Fancy Women’s Bike Ride: “Every year on the second Sunday of June, we don our heels, fancy hats, and favourite outfits. We decorate our bikes with flowers, ribbons, or bells. We slow roll through our city, waving, smiling and reminding our city adminstrators, councillors and neighbours that women enjoy using bicycles to commute to work, run errands, get kids to school, go out for dinner or a movie and otherwise get around our city. And to do this, we need safe, well-designed infrastructure.
The Ride of the Fancy Women welcomes persons of all genders, all ethnicities, all ages. We especially invite women who don’t normally feel comfortable riding in the city: come, join your sisters and have fun on a bike.
Route for 2025 is on google maps . The route uses a range of official bike infrastructure: sharrows, separated lanes, shared paths, and summer streets.
We will begin at McKernan Park, and end at the Legislature. From the Legislature, you are free to visit some of the downtown patios, play in the fountains, or hop the LRT home.
There are a few, small hillocks; some twisty narrow curves. Some areas where we’ll take the lane. Our volunteer marshals will help cork streets and traffic at intersections, so that we can all stay together.
Follow our socials: @FWBR_yeg@yegbike (Fediverse) or @fancywomenbikeyeg.bsky.social (Bluesky).
Please help amplify! Tell your workmates, neighbours, everyone. Post to your socials. Here is some text to use:
The Ride of the Fancy Women is an Edmonton tradition. We don our fave cycle chic & slow roll to proclaim:•Bicycles are women’s freedom machines
•Bicycles fight traffic congestion
•Bicycles fight climate change
•City streets must welcome women to bike!
Oil your chain. Pump your tires. Choose your bike chic. RSVP in Eventbrite or on Facebook (or, just show up with your wheels).”
I understand that men are invited to ride in this group to show solidarity but to please stay at the rear of the group since the focus is on women and women riding bicycles.
Time:  12:00 PM – 3:30 PM MDT
Location: McKernan Park, 7535 112 Street
Eventbrite: Ride of the Fancy Women 2025

June 8th, Sunday – Human Presence in Solidarity with Palestine:
Time: 1 pm
Location: 109th street and 97th Avenue
Instagram: Palestine Actions

June 11th, Wednesday – 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙥 2: 𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚, 𝘽𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚, 𝙒𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚: “This workshop centers on trauma-informed practices and the ABCs of observation and reporting. It prioritizes inclusive participation from marginalized communities to ensure autonomy in collaborative processes. Through mixed media, group work, and role play, participants will co-create a reporting tool and gain skills in trauma-informed communication, inclusive engagement, and effective documentation.
Time: 1 pm
Register: Eventbrite

June 12th, Thursday – Fighting for the Right to Education: “Join in discussion about the fight taking place in Alberta for the right to education. Mandy Lamoureux, president of CUPE Local 3550 in Edmonton will lead off the discussion about the experience of the education support staff in organizing and mobilizing public opinion for their working conditions which are the learning conditions of the students, a fight which continues. Rhiannon Rutherford from Education for All will also speak about the tenacious fight for the rights of children of undocumented workers in which the youth themselves who are denied an education are courageously speaking out. Teachers have just voted over 99% in favour of holding a strike vote, and teachers will also inform us about the unsustainable conditions in the classroom which led to this overwhelming endorsement of a strike vote. Everyone is welcome!”
Time: 6pm – potluck meal, 7pm – discussion forum
Location: Ironworkers Hall, 10512 122 Street

June 14th, Saturday – Scotiabank Funds Genocide National Day of Action: Scotiabank is one of the largest investors in Elbit weapons manufacturing.
We gather to let them know that we are calling them out for their participation and profiting from war and this genocide.
Time: 1.30 pm
Location: Scotiabank, 10537 – 82nd Avenue
For more information: https://sbfundsgenocide.ca/

June 14th, Saturday – People’s Forum: Resist the Genocidal 7!: CALGARY
“Join the International League of People’s Struggle and peoples organizations from across so-called “canada” on June 14th and 15th for a counter summit and mobilization. While the G7 leaders summit is being held in Kananaskis to discuss their imperialist agenda and maximizing profit for the ruling class, we will meet to discuss building peoples power in the face of worsening crisis. 
We request that each participant in the counter summit pay an entrance fee of $25 to help us cover the costs of this event. Additional donations are welcome if you are able to support this action and the ongoing anti-militarization campaign work of ILPS Canada and allied organizations. Please use the following link to pay via zeffy, or bring cash and pay at the door! 
At the counter summit, a light breakfast, lunch and snacks will be provided. Please indicate any dietary restrictions as well as any other accessibility needs we should be aware of below. 
*please register for the location of the activities
We are excited to see everyone there!”
Time: 9 am to 5 pm
Location: Calgary City Hall

June 14th, Saturday – No Kings: There are many American citizens and former American citizens living in Canada. They can host their own local No Kings rally/event wherever they now live.
PS – I also think that Canada should dump our monarch.
URL for more information: No Kings Indivisible or Mobilize.US

June 14th, Saturday – Rise Up Alberta: “We will leave with clarity on action areas to pursuer that will disrupt the Smith government agenda from Sparation to privatization of health care and public education and social justice issues amongst other concerns.
Lunch will be served and there is free parking”
This is a Reboot Alberta event.
Time: 10am – 4pm
Location: Arts Hub Ortona, 9722 102 Street
Tickets: 43.93$ at Eventbrite

June 15th, Sunday – People’s Study Forum: G7 Means Genocidal 7!: EDMONTON event.
The International Migrants Alliance – Edmonton and its member organizations are calling for a study forum to resist the G7 in solidarity with the ILPS mobilizations in Calgary. While world leaders meet to decide the fate of the world, we are calling for a public study forum in Edmonton with all migrant organizations, worker organizations, unions, faith groups, anti-war organizations, Indigenous resistance organizations, and those raising awareness of National Liberation struggles around the world to dispel the myths that divide us as people and to lay the groundwork for deeper international solidarity. 
The study forum will include breakout groups on the following themes:
– Migrant and Citizen Worker Solidarity
– National Liberation Struggles Fighting for Opportunity at Home
– Canada’s Role in Displacing People: Mining, Environmental Destruction, War, and Militarism
The event is hosted by IMA and will be facilitated by members of Migrante Alberta, Climate Justice Edmonton, Familia Latino Migrante, and Edmonton Peace Council.”
Time: 1 pm
Location: Ukrainian Centre, 11018 – 97th Street
Register: Google Doc

June 15th, Sunday – Hands Off Our Water: CALGARY “The G7 Leaders Summit is gathering in Kananaskis this June to discuss and decide our future. Despite numerous commitments to act on climate priorities, our governments fail to live up to their promises and allow extractive industries to degrade and contaminate land and water for profit. 
Water sustains all of us, and yet Indigenous communities are disproportionately experiencing the impacts of water mismanagement, while also being denied fundamental water and self-governance rights.
Join us for a G7 rally on June 15th 12-2PM to stand with the Indigenous peoples of Treaty 7 and beyond, and tell G7 leaders: HANDS OFF OUR WATER!
This rally is co-organized by Calgary Climate Hub, Keepers of the Water, Indigenous Climate Action, Piikani Nation Members, Migrante Alberta, Jubilee, Justice for Palestinians, and CUPE, with support from Reconciliation Action Group and We’re Together Ending Poverty.”
Time: 12 pm to 2 pm
Location: Calgary City Hall
URL: Calgary Climate Hub

June 15th, Sunday – G7 Protest for Palestine: “Join us on Sunday, June 15th for a peaceful protest in Calgary to stand in solidarity with Palestine and call for an immediate and lasting ceasefire in Gaza during the G7 summit meeting at Kananaskis, Alberta.
We are organizing transportation from Edmonton to Calgary and need to know how many people are interested in attending. This form will help us coordinate travel logistics and keep you informed with updates”
FYI – when you sign up through the Google doc you will be invited to a WhatsApp chat channel where you will be provided details.
Time: Depart Edmonton 9am. Depart Calgary at 5pm.
Cost: 20$
Register: Google Doc

June 18th, Wednesday – Leadership and craft with Resilient Uprising:
Check out the other sessions when you register
Time: 11 am MT
Zoom: Youth Demand

June 18th, Wednesday – Grounding in Hell: “This half-day session combines grounding, meditation, and debrief practices with a guided walkthrough of online complaint processes for Alberta, RCMP, and federal systems. Participants will explore enforcement and conflict resolution at all levels and leave with tools for filing complaints, navigating systems, and maintaining personal well-being.
Time: 1 pm
Register: Eventbrite

June 18th – end of early bird prices for Growing Resilience Together – An Ecogrief Retreat– see below.

June 22nd, Sunday – Art 4 Gaza: “Hope is felt through our gathering, solidarity, and self expression.
We gather today for continued hope with community. Bring art supplies, art work you’re working on, banner ideas you want to donate to the current protests happening across amiskwaciwâskahikan.
All struggles for liberation are interconnected, and allows us connection in times of great loss.
Bring a culturally appropriate offering (flowers, herbs, tobacco) for those no longer with us, make art for those who are alive.
June 22nd 2:00pm-5:00pm **weather permitting** if there is intense rain or wind event will be postponed.”
Time: 2 – 5 pm
Location: Ezio Faraone Park, 11004 – 97th A venue
Instagram: Touch Grass Club

June 22nd, Sunday – Show Your Stripes Day: “Wherever you live in the world, your climate is getting warmer. 21st June is #ShowYourStripes day when we ask everyone to use the warming stripes to talk about how we are already experiencing the consequences of climate change.”
More information: Show Your Stripes

June 25th, Wednesday – Mobilization Strategies: “Getting people on the streets – Mobilisation principles, organisational structuring, and the deeper social theory on how we mobilise.
Check out the other sessions when you register
Time: 11 am MT
Zoom: Youth Demand

June 25th, Wednesday – Can’t Pour from An Empty Cup: “This session focuses on how to debrief, document, and learn from each incident, while identifying actionable steps and barriers. It emphasizes personal and collective safety, recognizing and addressing lateral violence, and managing crisis-related risks. Through group discussion, mixed media, and movement, participants will gain tools for collaboration, safety planning, and maintaining balance.
Ad Hoc Filing/Barrier Mitigation Workshops:
A solution-focused small group session to collaboratively work on active complaints. Through creative problem-solving and stakeholder support, participants will address barriers, promote inclusion, and support equitable, autonomous filing processes.
Time: 1 pm
Register: Eventbrite

June 29th, Sunday – Canada Unity Rally: “Albertans who believe in a strong, united Canada will gather amid growing separatist rhetoric for the Canada Unity Rally, a public event advocating for Alberta’s place within Canada.
Organized by the Spruce Grove-Stony Plain Alberta NDP Constituency Association, the rally is a call to action for community members to declare their commitment to a free and unified Canada. Proud Canadians will have the opportunity to stand together and urge political leaders to resist divisive narratives that threaten national cohesion. We are calling for MLA Searle Turton to stand up for unity.
If you can join us, we ask that you come loud and proud! Bring your Canadian flags and be ready to wave them! We will be making a statement that this community stands against division. We encourage you to bring your enthusiasm and your political signs. Whether about Alberta’s future or the values that make Canada stronger together.
We ask that all attendees stick to the sidewalk and make way for pedestrians to still go about their business in the area. We suggest that people do not park in the parking lot at this address and instead try to park nearby.”
I am unsure why we are not having one in Edmonton. I floated the idea but because I am busy with building the coop I do not have the time to dedicate to this worthy cause. Anyone?
Time: 1pm
Location: 210 McLeod Avenue, Spruce Grove
Register: Canada unity Rally Spruce Grove I don’t think you ‘need’ to register since it is a public event

June 29th, Sunday – Beautiful Things: Gathering together in solidarity to share stories, listen, learn and be in community with one another is a value we hold deeply. On June 29th, we hope you’ll stand with us.
No amount of legislation, rainbow crosswalk bans or pronoun pin restrictions will devalue or invalidate who we are as individuals and as a collective.
We matter.
We deserve the same rights and protections as everyone else. And we won’t stop fighting until we get there.
Love wins, always.
More details to come. 🌈🏳️‍⚧️❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🩷🤍🩵🤎🖤
Time: detail forthcoming
Instagram: Pride Corner on Whyte

July 2nd, Wednesday – Grass-Roots Power: running a local group and embedding a culture/ideology
Check out the other sessions when you register
Time: 11 am MT
Zoom: Youth Demand

July 9th, Wednesday – Action Styles: “Action! Styles of protesting and why we do them – from mass-demos to disruption to shutdowns”
Check out the other sessions when you register
Time: 11 am MT
Zoom: Youth Demand

July 11th – 13th – Growing Resilience Together: An Ecogrief Retreat: “”Growing Resilience Together – An Ecogrief Retreat” is an adult-only opportunity to acknowledge the emotional depths of our eco-grief.  There will be time to spend with yourself, to share with others in a safe communally held space, to be with what is – fully – in these times of converging crises and uncertainty. Lay facilitators Melanie Hoffman (GGN Flow facilitator), Chris Peet, and Nathan Binnema, will create a container for you to explore and experience our full range of feeling and expression, and host activities based in the work of How to Live in a Chaotic Climate, the Work that Reconnects, and other rituals. Expect opportunities to laugh, cry, relax, open up, nourish, and connect with yourself and nature.”
Location: 54404 Range Road 65, Gainford
Registration: Institute for Contemplative Ecology

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