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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• July 31st, Thursday – Seed Saving Workshop
• August 2nd, Saturday – Women in Black Vigil for Non-Violence
• August 3rd and 4th – Human Chain for Palestine
• August 6th, Wednesday – 80th Anniversary of the Bombing of Hiroshima
• August 8th, Friday – Canada is Complicit in Gaza’s Holocaust:
• August 12th, Tuesday – Artists and Cultural Workers Against Authoritarianism:
• August 16th, Saturday – The Breakdown AB Live!
• August 16th, Saturday – Women in Black Vigil for Non-Violence
• August 16th, Saturday – Great Ride of Return
• August 30th, Saturday – Vegfest Edmonton 2025
• September 6th, Saturday – Yeg Bike Party

Videos of the Week

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August 2nd, Saturday – Women in Black Vigil for Non-Violence: Women in Black formed in 1988 and since then has expanded to 100,000 women worldwide. Women in Black Edmonton formed in 2003. Our silent vigils remind us of the power of nonviolence in a world where violence can destroy lives in our homes, streets, and regions. Please join us.
This is a bi-weekly event on the first and third Saturday of the month. Stand in solidarity!
Time: 11.30 to 12.30 pm
Location: Grassy patch east of the Old Strathcona Farmer’s Market, NE corner of 83rd Avenue and 103rd street
Facebook: Women in Black

August 3rd and 4th – Human Chain for Palestine:
Time: 1 pm to 3pm
Location: The 112th Avenue Wayne Gretzky (Capilano Drive} overpass

August 6th, Wednesday – 80th Anniversary of the Bombing of Hiroshima: This was the first time that an atomic bomb was used. It was used against a civilian population. The largest single event ‘collateral’ damage ever.

August 8th, Friday – Canada is Complicit in Gaza’s Holocaust: Silent Protest.
Time: 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Location: Connors Road and Cloverdale Hill Road (at the top of the Folk Festival. There is a grassy area on the northeast side of that intersection where we will stand with signs)

August 12th, Tuesday – Artists and Cultural Workers Against Authoritarianism: “Authoritarianism is on the rise globally — AND so is our power to push back. Artists and cultural workers play a pivotal role in successful people-powered movements, shaping what’s possible through story, symbol, and song and moving/inspiring people to courageous action.
Built by and for cultural workers, this training offers insight and connection to meet this moment with strategy, courage, and creativity. Together, we’ll unpack how mass noncooperation can block authoritarian power, learn from global resistance efforts, and imagine how our craft can power collective action.
Whatever your creative medium or path, you’re part of a vital cultural frontline. Let’s grow our power, refuse compliance, and make culture that blocks, bridges and builds.”
Time: 5 pm MT
Location: Virtual
Register: Beautiful Trouble

August 16th, Saturday – The Breakdown AB Live!: “The Breakdown is coming to Edmonton for a live podcast taping with some very special guests including former Deputy Premier Thomas Lukaszuk who will be collecting signatures for the “Canada Forever” referendum!”
Time: 7 pm
Location: The Orange Hub Theatres – Managed by Grindstone Theatre Society, 10045 156 St NW, Edmonton
Tickets: ShowPass

August 16th, Saturday – Women in Black Vigil for Non-Violence: Women in Black formed in 1988 and since then has expanded to 100,000 women worldwide. Women in Black Edmonton formed in 2003. Our silent vigils remind us of the power of nonviolence in a world where violence can destroy lives in our homes, streets, and regions. Please join us.
This is a bi-weekly event on the first and third Saturday of the month Stand in solidarity!
Time: 11.30 to 12.30 pm
Location: Grassy patch east of the Old Strathcona Farmer’s Market, NE corner of 83rd Avenue and 103rd street
Facebook: Women in Black

August 16th, Saturday – Great Ride of Return: “AVE THE DATE! Saturday Aug 16, 1-4pm is an all-wheels rides that includes options for cyclists of all levels of experience, people in wheelchairs, and people on skateboards, roller blades, scooters, or any other kind of wheeled transport.
This is part of the @greatrideofreturn – a global, family-friendly grassroots movement uniting communities across more than 95 cities and 35 countries for monthly rides demanding justice, equality, and an end to Israel’s occupation of Palestine. Since 2023 there have been over 400 rides involving more than 10,000 participants.
The Great Ride of Return was inspired by the Great March of Return, a protest in Gaza from 2018-2019 that was met with the Occupation’s violence. Israel killed 223 Palestinians and injured over 30,000, including 125 people who lost limbs as a result. One of these was Alaa al-Dali, an Olympic hopeful cyclist, who had his leg amputated after being shot by an Israeli sniper. Alaa formed the @gazasunbirds as a para-cycling team to provide training opportunities for amputees. Since Israel’s escalation in 2023, the Gaza Sunbirds have shifted from athletic competition to Gazan survival, using their bikes to deliver emergency supplies and raising funds for food, hygiene supplies, blankets, and shelters for displaced families.
In Edmonton, cyclists and cycling advocates have joined with Palestine solidarity organizers and disability justice advocates to create what we hope will be the first of many local rides.
The international theme for the August ride is solidarity with Palestinian political prisoners (August 10 is Prisoners Justice Day). A community gathering after the ride will include information about prison justice in Palestine.
MORE INFO COMING SOON!”
Time: 1 pm – 4 pm
Location: TBA
Instagram: YEG Fast for Gaza

August 30th, Saturday – Vegfest Edmonton 2025: “Family Friendly Vegan Festival!
We are so stoked to officially announce the return of VegFest Edmonton!
Mark your calendars and we will see you on Saturday, August 30, 2025! More information will be coming soon, but for now, feel free to sign up as a vendor or volunteer!
Vendor Early Bird Pricing will be happening until March 31, so don’t miss your chance!”
Time: 11 am to 7 pm
Location: 13010 – 129 street
Facebook: Vegfest

September 6th, Saturday – Yeg Bike Party: “YegBikeParty is back!
You are invited to a pop up bicycle dance party!
-200+ riders will gather
-The YegBikeParty Party bike will supply the tunes,
-We will take you for one of the most memorable rides of your life
-All bikes are welcome
Positive vibes only, LEAVE NO TRACE BEHIND!!”
Time: 10:30 pm
Location: TBA – it’s a secret
Facebook: YEG Bike Party

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