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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• August 30th, Saturday – Vegfest Edmonton 2025
• August 31st, Sunday – Human Presence for Palestine
• September 4th, Thursday – Parental Rights: Who’s Driving Alberta’s Education Agenda
• September 5th, Friday – National Day of Action
• September 6th, Saturday – Yeg Bike Party
• September 6th, Saturday – Women in Black Vigil for Non-Violence
• September 6th, Saturday – Search for Samuel Bird
• September 6th, Saturday – Boycott Indigo Books Picket
• September 6th, Saturday – Edmonton Apple Cider Celebration
• September 7th, Sunday – Alberta Bike Swap
• September 7th, Sunday – Pride Corner on Whyte 4th Annual BBQ
• September 8th, Monday – SCAN Art Build for Draw the Line
• September 9th, Tuesday – John Vaillant in Conversation with Seniors for Climate
• September 10th, Wednesday – Draw The Line Art Build
• September 12th, Friday – Songs for the strike and picket line (a workshop)
• September 14th, Sunday – Screening: A Vow of Hiroshima
• September 20th, Saturday – Women in Black Vigil for Non-Violence
• September 20th, Saturday – Daughters Day Celebration and Recognition:
• September 20th, Saturday – Edmonton Draw The Line
• September 20th, Saturday – Recall Danielle Smith
• September 25th, Thursday – Cornerstone River Valley Restoration Film
• September 26th, Friday – Coram Nobis: The warning we need now?
• September 27th, Saturday – Run for Palestine-Edmonton
• October 28th, Tuesday – Sit in for Equity

Videos of the Week

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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

August 31st, Sunday – Human Presence for Palestine: Don’t stop talking about Palestine.
Time: 1 pm
Location: Pride Corner, 104th Street and Whyte (82nd) Avenue
Instagram: Palestine Actions

September 4th, Thursday – Parental Rights: Who’s Driving Alberta’s Education Agenda: “A free webinar to launch Challenging ‘Parental Rights’: A Primer for Parents, Students, Educators, and Advocates, Parkland Institute’s new report exploring how a politicized version of “parental rights” is being used to restrict inclusive practices and advance education privatization in Alberta. Author Heather Ganshorn will unpack key issues, trace the movement’s historical roots, and answer audience questions.”
Time: noon to 1pm
Location: Online Zoom
Register: Parkland Institute

September 5th, Friday – National Day of Action: “All-Day Sit-In at Canada Place for the National day of action. Demanding CRA hold all Canadian charities accountable for funding illegal Israeli settlements and the Israeli Occupation Forces.”
Canadian charities are taking donations and using their charitable status to funnel these funds to the IOF/IDF. This is a tax avoidance scheme and we, as tax payers, are subsiding this process.
Time: 10 am to 5 pm
Location: Canada Place, 9700 Avenue, (We will be on the south sidewalks facing Jasper Ave)
Instagram: PalSolidarityYeg

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

September 6th, 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

September 6th, Saturday – Search for Samuel Bird: “Join the rally to activate a search & recovery team for Samuel!
Samuel Bird, a 14-year old boy has been missing since June 1st. Search & Rescue efforts were never activated to help bring Samuel home – which is why we are calling on YOU, the community, to stand together with his mom Alanna to keep this search alive before it gets too cold. We must get on the river now. Let’s pray and search together until Samuel is brought home.
TAKE ACTION:
👉🏽 e transfer donations to the family: alannajoseph87@gmail.com
👉🏽 GoFundMe: Bring Samuel Home (link in bio)
👉🏽 Join the Facebook Group: Bring Samuel Home
👉🏽 DM us if you have a boat that you can safely operate or with any leads
Time: 12 pm (noon)
Location: Violet King Henry Plaza, 10801 – 99th Avenue

September 6th, Saturday – Boycott Indigo Books Picket: National day of action. Educating passersby on Indigo books’ CEO’s complicity via the HESEG foundation.
Time: 12pm-3pm
Location: South Edmonton Common Indigo (1837 99 St NW)
More information: Boycott Indigo Books

September 6th, Saturday – March for Gaza:
Time: 1pm
Location: Kinsmen Park

September 6th, Saturday – Edmonton Apple Cider Celebration: “Fall’s best flavours. Kids at the cider press. Apples from your yard turned into community joy.
This isn’t just one event—it’s a city-wide celebration of food, family, and fruit rescue.
Join Operation Fruit Rescue Edmonton for 3 unforgettable Saturdays of apple pressing, youth-friendly workshops, and good old-fashioned orchard magic:
 Millhurst – Sept 6 At Sakaw Gardens (5820 11A Avenue), a community-grown space in SE Edmonton
 Pedal-powered cider pressing, preservation demos, garden tours
 Riverdale – Sept 13 In the heart of Edmonton’s river valley at Riverdale Community League
 Orchard blessings, food forest tours, cider tasting
 Avonmore – Oct 4 Youth & Family Day! Best for ages 8–14
 Apple butter demos, fruit leather making, preservation skills for kids
➜ Why We Celebrate the Apple
Each fall, Edmontonians gather not just to press apples—but to honour them. We bless the trees that feed us, give thanks for what the season brings, and teach kids that food isn’t just something you buy—it’s something you care for
Our orchard blessing ceremony revives an ancient tradition called wassailing—where songs are sung to the trees, cider is poured at their roots, and joy is shared to call forth next year’s harvest. It’s silly. It’s soulful. And your kids will never forget it.
➜ Why Families Keep Coming Back
This may be the first official month-long Apple Cider Celebration, but our family pressing events have been a hit for years.
Children pedal the Apple Annihilator (our bike-powered fruit crusher), press juice, and sip the results right there. Families learn to preserve fruit, reduce waste, and discover how something as simple as an apple can create community.
The smell of warm cider fills the air. Spiced fruit leather cooks nearby. Minstrels strum medieval tunes on guitar and harp. You won’t just attend—you’ll feel immersed in the season.
 What to Bring
➜ Picked apples (if you have them)
➜ A reusable mug for hot cider
➜ A tote or bucket of fruit to donate
Curiosity, cozy layers, and maybe a picnic blanket!
 Volunteers Needed
We’re looking for 10 volunteers per event—help with setup, cider stations, or welcoming guests. Great for families, teens, or anyone who loves fall festivals. Reach out if you’d like to help make this celebration shine.
Time: see event page on Facebook
Location: Changing location but September 6th is at 5820 11A Avenue
Facebook: Operation Fruit Rescue Edmonton

September 7th, Sunday – Alberta Bike Swap: “Would you be interested in buying a quality used bike in Edmonton, without the guesswork or marketplace stress? Alberta Bike Swap Edmonton returns on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at the Alberta Aviation Museum, providing a safe and streamlined way to buy, sell, or donate bikes in your community.”
Time: Buying 2:30 to 5 pm. See the site regarding consigning and donation
Location: 11410 Kingsway NW, Alberta Aviation Museum
URL: Alberta Bike Swap

September 7th, Sunday – Pride Corner on Whyte 4th Annual BBQ: ” Join Us for Pride Corner on Whyte’s 4th Annual BBQ Fundraiser! 🍔
Get ready for a fun-filled day dedicated to raising funds for Pride Corner on Whyte and celebrating our fabulous community!
What to Expect:
– Delicious Food & Refreshments: Savor BBQ delights, salads, and snicky snackies with gluten-free and vegetarian options available!
– Outdoor Games: Engage in lively games and maybe even a water balloon fight (weather permitting)!
– Awesome Prizes: Enter our raffle for a chance to win fantastic prizes!
– Community Connection: Meet new friends and mingle with fellow queer folks and allies in a welcoming atmosphere. With no street preachers in sight to protest! 🥰
This is our main fundraising event of the year, so bring your good vibes, your lawn chair and prepare to have a blast! We happily accept cash or e-transfers for donations.
If you can assist in any way—be it a door prize or contributions towards food and beverages—your support is so appreciated! Please email us at pridecorneronwhyte@gmail.com with the subject line “BBQ DONATION.” 🎁
Accessibility Note: While the venue is not fully wheelchair accessible, it features wide curb cuts and paved pathways, with the event set in a flat grassy area. Free parking is available.
Join us for a day of joy and community! We can’t wait to see you there!
Time: 4 pm to 8 pm
Location: Government House Park, 9938 Groat Road,

September 8th, Monday – SCAN Art Build for Draw the Line: “Pick up a paint brush and craft a message to create our SCAN! signs for the Sept 20 ‘Draw the Line’ march and rally.
-Knowledge Build
Learn about ‘Draw The Line’, the fight for climate action now, and how to get involved in the Edmonton march & rally on Sept 20.
-Solidarity Build
Join the discussion about how seniors are uniting with others, to fight for the things we all want, for a better future for all.
-And Snacks!
Come and spend the afternoon with other seniors who care about the climate and our future – for food, fun, learning, connecting with others and making signs for the upcoming Draw The Line March and Rally on Sept 20.
You can come for the whole event, or just drop by when you can.
Please RSVP to: edmontonclimateseniors@gmail.com”
For more information about SCAN please visit their webpage.
Time: 1 – 4 pm
Location: Parkdale Cromdale Community League, 11335 85 Street
Instagram: SCAN Edmonton

September 9th, Tuesday – John Vaillant in Conversation with Seniors for Climate: “head of the global #DrawTheLine day of action, join us for a powerful webinar with awardwinning author and journalist John Vaillant.
In a 30-minute presentation followed by live Q&A, Vaillant will speak about his most recent work, Fire Weather — a #1 national bestseller and one of The New York Times’ 10 Best Books of 2023. Drawing on the devastating Fort McMurray wildfire, Fire Weather explores how fossil fuels and a rapidly warming climate are reshaping life on Earth.”
Time: 4:30 PM MT
Location: Online Zoom
Register: Seniors for Climate

September 10th, Wednesday – Draw The Line Art Build: Come together to build the larger banners, extra signs, etc. Don’t have the resources at home to make your own sign then come and join us – we got you covered.
This art build is in preparation for the rally and march on September 20th (see below
Time: 4.15 to 9.45 pm
Location: Co*Lab Arts Laboratory, 9641 – 102a Avenue

September 12th, Friday – Songs for the strike and picket line (a workshop): “Are you and your members ready to sing and show solidarity on the picket line?
Join Victoria folk musician and labour organizer Peter Janz for a special Edmonton labour songs workshop. No musical experience is necessary and you are invited to bring and instrument, but your voice is enough. This interactive workshop has been presented to labour leaders in Victoria and is refined by experience on “Hard and Soft” pickets on Vancouver Island.
Learn about the power of song through the history of the labour movement and how singing can add an element of fun, theatre, and performance to your next picket or labour action. We are anti-war, anti-imperialist, and anti-corporate greed. We welcome you to join us in being pro-worker and pro-harmony!”
Time: 5-7PM
Location: Abby Road Housing Cooperative, 10950 82nd Avenue
Registration: Michael Janz

September 14th, Sunday – Screening: A Vow of Hiroshima: “Screening of A Vow of Hiroshima with panel discussion, Hiroshima photo exhibit, and (tentative) livestream with Setsuko Thurlow. This event reflects on the 80th anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and their enduring lessons for peace today.”
Hosts: Edmonton Japanese Community Association & John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights
Time: 3.30 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Metro Cinema, 8712 – 109th Street

September 20th, Saturday – Recall Danielle Smith: I do not have much information about this at the moment
Time 10 am
Location: Alberta Legislature, Edmonton

September 20th, 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

September 20th, Saturday – Daughters Day Celebration and Recognition: “Annual celebration of the contributions and rights of women and girls. Info fair and cultural performances. The Daughters Day event highlights this purpose by honouring Alberta women who have overcome challenges or are making significant achievements, by having a keynote presentation that has a focus on the value of gender equity, and by creating a place for people to learn and interact.”
Time: 12:00–3:00 pm
Location: Edmonton City Hall, 102a Avenue and 99th Street
More Information: Daughter’s Day

September 20th, Saturday – Edmonton Draw The Line March and Rally: Global day of action for justice, peace, climate, migrant & Indigenous rights, and more. Follow Climate Justice Edmonton or Seniors for Climate Action Now Edmonton (SCAN) for direct updates.
This action is being supported and organized by a large spectrum of different organizations. It should be large and diverse-Michael
Time: 3:00 March: from City Hall to the Legislature and 4:00 Rally: at the Alberta Legislature
Location: City Hall, South Plaza, 102nd Avenue and 99th street
Register: actionnetwork.org/events/draw-the-line-edmonton  
World Map of Actions: Draw The Line

September 25th, Thursday – Cornerstone River Valley Restoration Film: “a 30-minute documentary film to talk about historical and ongoing colonial treatment of the river valley and of Indigenous people in the [Edmonton] river valley”
Time: 6pm
Location: Stanley Milner Library Theatre, basement, 102nd Avenue and 99th Street

September 26th, Friday – Coram Nobis: The warning we need now?: “Join us for the 2025 Gordon Hirabayashi Lecture, presented by distinguished guest speaker, Dr. Karen Korematsu, founder and president of the Fred T. Korematsu Institute.
Dr. Korematsu is the daughter of the late civil rights icon Fred Korematsu. The Fred T. Korematsu Institute (KI) is a national education advocacy organization committed to advancing racial equity, social justice and human rights for all. Her talk is titled Coram Nobis: The warning we need now?
As a national public speaker and educator, she advocates for civil liberties, social justice, civics, and ethnic studies education. She has presented to K-12 schools, colleges, universities, law schools, national and state conferences, including the National Judicial College, Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference and the South Carolina State Judicial Conference. She is a member of National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) and an Honored Member of the Council of State Social Studies Specialists. In 2015, Karen was inducted as the first non-lawyer member of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association. She served on the board of directors of Advancing Justice-AAJC. She serves on the National Advisory Board of the Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law and Equality at the University of California, Irvine, School of Law.
The Gordon Hirabayashi Lecture celebrates the legacy of former University of Alberta Sociology professor Dr. Gordon Hirabayashi whose work centred on human rights and ethnic minorities in Canada.
This event is organized by the University of Lethbridge and University of Alberta, in collaboration with the Nikkei Cultural Society of Lethbridge and Area, the Edmonton Japanese Community Association and the National Association of Japanese Canadians.
Light refreshments will be served following the lecture. All are welcome.”
Time: 7:00 PM (MT)
Location: Zoom for people not attending in person in Lethbridge
Register: Free University of Lethbridge

September 27th, Saturday – Run for Palestine-Edmonton: “Get ready to lace up your running shoes and make a difference at this year’s electrifying 6th annual Run For Palestine 2025 in Edmonton!
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just love a good challenge, it’s time to rally your friends, family, and colleagues to join forces and create a powerhouse team that’s ready to conquer the track and support a worthy cause!
Joining or starting a team at Run For Palestine 2025 isn’t just about crossing the finish line—it’s about coming together as a community to raise vital funds and awareness for a cause close to our hearts. With every step you take, you’ll be making a tangible impact on the lives of those in need. All proceeds will be going through Islamic Relief‘s food and health emergency project in Gaza.
You don’t run? No problem! We have something for everyone. You can join our 1km walk, join for the warm-up, or just show-up to take-in all the vibes!
What are you waiting for? Gather your squad, ignite your passion for philanthropy, and let’s hit the ground running at Run For Palestine 2025! Together, we can turn miles into meaningful moments and make a lasting difference. Sign up now and be part of something truly extraordinary!
Time: unsure
Location: 9100 Walterdale Hill NW
Registration: Run for Palestine

October 28th, Tuesday – Sit in for Equity: “Join us to Sit In for Equity on October 28, 2025. We are standing up (and sitting down) for the right to equity: life, liberty, and security for all Indigenous, 2SLGBTQ+, Elderly, Immigrant, and Disabled Albertans.”
Time: 8 am to noon
Location: Alberta Legislature Building. 10800 – 97th Avenue

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