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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• 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 21st, Sunday – International Day of Peace
• September 21st, Sunday – Palestine Solidarity Human Chain
• September 23rd, Tuesday – ‘Celebrate’ Palestinian Statehood
• September 25th, Thursday – Cornerstone River Valley Restoration Film
• September 25th, Thursday – Take Back the Night
• September 26th, Friday – Coram Nobis: The warning we need now?
• September 27th, Saturday – Run for Palestine-Edmonton
• October 9th, Thursday – 2025 Edmonton Mayoral Candidate Forum – Virtual Event
• October 28th, Tuesday – Sit in for Equity

Videos of the Week

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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 21st, Sunday – International Day of Peace: We are failing the aspirations of this day. Congo, Sudan, Palestine, Ukraine, etc.
URL: United Nations International Day of Peace

September 21st, Sunday – Palestine Solidarity Human Chain:
Time: 1pm
Location: 137th Avenue and 97th Street

September 23rd, Tuesday – ‘Celebrate’ Palestinian Statehood:
Time: 4pm
Location: Violet King Henry Plaza, 10801 – 99th Avenue

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 25th, Thursday – Take Back the Night: “The annual Take Back the Night rally and march will take place this year on Thursday, September 25 at 7pm at Gazebo Park (8331 104 street). Take Back the Night is a long-running annual event which takes place across Canada and Quebec, typically held in September or October to raise awareness, honour victims and survivors, and demand that women can walk in safety, in the day or at night, wherever we go, in the streets and in our communities. Through the years, Take Back the Night has become a day to demand an end to all forms of violence against women. Everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be served after the march.”
Time: 7pm
Location: 8331 – 104th Street (Gazebo Park)
Facebook: Take Back the Night

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 9th, Thursday – 2025 Edmonton Mayoral Candidate Forum – Virtual Event: “The Edmonton Public Library, in partnership with Taproot Edmonton, invites you to a nonpartisan and engaging forum featuring Edmonton’s mayoral candidates.
Award-winning journalist, podcast host and TV personality, Stacey Brotzel will moderate this insightful panel conversation.
Why Attend?

• Hear directly from candidates about their vision for Edmonton’s future.
• Participate in meaningful dialogue on key community issues.
• Get informed ahead of election day on Monday, October 20.

Sign up to Join the Conversation!
Register now to attend the virtual event. We will send you the livestream link 48 hours before the event.
Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and participate in shaping Edmonton’s future.”
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Online Livestream
Register: Eventbrite

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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The Activist Agenda is compiled by Michael Kalmanovitch. If you have any events not listed and you feel they should be on the AA then please email them to me at michael.kalmanovitch@gmail.com.