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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• November 27th – For Our Kids Monthly Meeting
• November 27th, Thursday – Shimmering Creeks and Rivers
• November 28th, Friday – Pride Corner on Whyte
• November 28th, Friday – International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
• November 29th, Saturday – The Interantional Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
• November 29th and 30th – Rally of Resistance
• November 30th, Sunday – Rally for Palestine and Sudan
• December 1st, Monday – International Day of Remembrance for Palestinian Physiotherapists
• December 1st, Monday – Public Healthcare in St Albert: Join Friends of Medicare and Emergency Physician Doctor Paul Parks
• December 2nd, Tuesday – International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
• December 2nd, Tuesday – The ART of Trauma-Informed De-escalation Strategies
• December 6th, Saturday – National Day of Remembrance and Action of Violence against Women
• December 6th, Saturday – Women in Black Vigil for Non-Violence
• December 7th, Sunday – United Nations International Day of Human Rights/Write for Rights
• December 8th, Monday – Green Drinks
• December 9th, Tuesday – Strategy & Tactics: Designing a Creative & Dynamic Campaign Strategy
• December 10th, Wednesday – United Nations International Day of Human Rights
• December 13th, Saturday – Margaret Atwood in Conversation
• December 14th, Sunday – Screening: The Take
• December 15th, Monday – UBI Works x Common Wealth Canada 2025 Town Hall
• December 17th, Wednesday – International Day To End Violence Against Sex Workers

Videos of the Week

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November 25th – December 2nd – Blackout the System: “It’s not Left vs. Right – It’s Up vs. Down – Their strength is our spending!
Not this Black Friday and Cyber Monday!”
If you are going to buy things like food, coffee, etc buy from local independent businesses. Keep the money out of corporate hands and use cash.
Participate by not participating in the system they have manufactured. It is like a Buy Nothing Day.
URL: Blackout the System

November 27th – For Our Kids Monthly Meeting: “Join us for our first For Our Kids Alberta meeting of the fall! We’ll discuss updates from the events above, share upcoming opportunities for involvement in 2026, and connect as a community of parents and allies working for a healthier future.”
Time: 8:00 PM (MT) one hour
Location: online – virtual/Zoom
Register: For Our Kids

November 27th, Thursday – Shimmering Creeks and Rivers: “CPAWS Northern Alberta is proud to present our upcoming winter celebration: “Shimmering Creeks and Rivers: The Waters that flow Through Alberta’s Biggest Conservation Topics”. Not only is this a chance to gather as a community, but this is an important fundraising opportunity for our chapter to raise funds for conservation in Alberta and to connect with members.”
Time: 7 – 9 pm
Location: The Aviary, 9314 – 111 Avenue
Tickets: 25$ CPAWS

November 28th, Friday – Pride Corner on Whyte: “From November to April, we will be gathering on the last Friday of each month on Whyte Ave and Gateway Blvd (by the glass bathrooms) from 4:30-6:30pm. ❄️🌈
Join us for dancing, hot chocolate, peaceful protest, and community! 🪧🎶
In the case of extreme weather, we may shorten our time outside or cancel for everyone’s safety. We will do our best to update you all closer to each date. “
Time: 4.30 – 6.30 pm
Location: Gateway and Whyte (103rd Street and 92nd Avenue)
Instagram: Pride Corner on Whyte

November 28th, Friday – International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People: There will be speakers and displays.
Time: 6.30 pm
Location: Edmonton City Hall.

November 29th, Saturday – The Interantional Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People: For almost 50 years this day has been marked yet, the Palestinian people have not received the justice they deserve.
What are you doing about this injustice?

November 28th to 30th – Rally of Resistance: The UCP are hosting their AGM and people are showing up to raise our voice in opposition on their current and proposed policies.
See the poster for details.
Friday, November 28th: *Glow March*
6:30PM – 8PM
Bring signs, lights & glow sticks
Saturday, November 29th: *Speeches, Protest & Picket*
10AM-4PM
We want to be so loud that the Premier hears us from inside!
Sunday November 30th: *Their Chariot Awaits!*
9:30AM – 1PM
We want to give the UCP a loud and proud exit from the AGM and remind them that we are NOT backing down!
Bring drums, horns, whistles, and more!
Location: Borden Park, 7507 Borden Park Rd NW at the bandshell. This is the meeting spot and the group will likely move from this place to one of higher visibility.
More Information: Public Interest Alberta

November 30th, Sunday – Rally for Palestine and Sudan: We will gather and hold presence in acknowledgement of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. In solidarity with the people of Palestine and Sudan.
Time: 1 pm
Location: Kinsmen Park, 9100 Walterdale Hill

December 1st, Monday – International Day of Remembrance for Palestinian Physiotherapists: “The collective Physiotherapists for Palestine is calling on physio students, faculty, and rehab professionals worldwide to join an International Day of Remembrance for Palestinian Physiotherapists.
oin us for:
• Tea, coffee, snacks & community connection
• Honouring Palestinian physiotherapists & healthcare workers
• A poem by Basman Derawi
• Reading and remembering the names of those we’ve lost
• Reflecting on our roles as allies and advocates”
Time: 12 noon to 2 pm
Locartion: Room 1-40, Corbett Hall, University of Alberta.
Instagram: Physiotherapists for Palestine

December 1st, Monday – Public Healthcare in St Albert: Join Friends of Medicare and Emergency Physician Doctor Paul Parks:
Time: Doors at 6.30pm Townhall at 7:00pm
Location: St Albert Inn & Suites, 156th Street and St Albert Trail

December 2nd, Tuesday – International Day for the Abolition of Slavery: “Latest estimates by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) show that forced labour and forced marriage have increased significantly in the last five years. 10 million more people were in modern slavery in 2021 compared to 2016 global estimates, bringing the total to 50 million worldwide. Women and children remain disproportionately vulnerable.”
More information: United Nations

December 2nd, Tuesday – The ART of Trauma-Informed De-escalation Strategies: “This full-day training is designed to provide participants with critical skills in using trauma-informed de-escalation strategies. Research shows that trauma is highly prevalent in the general public and will likely play a role in interactions with an escalated individual. This training not only considers the trauma of the escalated individual but also the person providing support. Participants will take a deep dive into assessing their own attitudes, boundaries, communication styles, and debriefing strategies. There is a focus on prevention and long-term reduction of crisis situations. Intended for all areas of the community, this training provides a universal trauma-informed approach to de-escalation.”
This is 6 hours long.
Time: 9am – 4pm MST
Location: Alberta Avenue Community Centre, 9210 118 Ave NW, Lutz Meeting room
Registration: Imagine Institute of Learning

December 6th, Saturday – National Day of Remembrance and Action of Violence against Women: Thirty six years. Is it any better?
URL for more information: Wikipedia

December 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: Old Strathcona Farmer’s Market, 83rd Avenue and 103rd street
Facebook: Women in Black
URL: Women in Black Edmonton

December 7th, Sunday – United Nations International Day of Human Rights/Write for Rights: “Write for Rights is the Amnesty International yearly campaign to get justice and free 8 prisoners of conscience or causes. Past results have successfully saved lives and freed prisoners. Drop in to write a letter, all materials provided”
Time: 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: Unitarian Church, 10804 119 Street

December 8th, Monday – Green Drinks: Special focus on coopertatives. Christina Neumann from Earth’s Refillery Coop and Cafe and Rocky Feroe, with Solar Power Investment Cooperative Edmonton will be talking about how the ventures they are involved in are a benefit for people and planet.
Time: 7pm
Location: The Buckingham, 10439 – 92nd Avenue (it is upstairs – I am unsure how they accommodate people who need assistance to access this venue)

December 9th, Tuesday – Strategy & Tactics: Designing a Creative & Dynamic Campaign Strategy: “Coming up with a powerful campaign strategy and effective tactics can feel daunting, but there’s no need to get tied up in knots about it – strategizing can be a lot of fun too! In this interactive session, participants will learn some key principles needed to develop a dynamic grassroots strategy and ways to assess its effectiveness as it is deployed on the ground. You’ll hear interview clips from experienced movement elders and organizers and get some practice with developing a strategy and tactics for a hypothetical campaign scenario.”
Time: 5pm MT
Location: Online Zoom
Register: Climate Hub

December 10th, Wednesday – United Nations International Day of Human Rights: “In this period of turbulence and unpredictability, where many feel a growing sense of insecurity, disaffection and alienation, the theme of Human Rights Day is to reaffirm the values of human rights and show that they remain a winning proposition for humanity.
Through this campaign, we aim to re-engage people with human rights by showing how they shape our daily lives, often in ways we may not always notice. Too often taken for granted or seen as abstract ideas, human rights are the essentials we rely on every day.
By bridging the gap between human rights principles and everyday experiences, we aim to spark awareness, inspire confidence and encourage collective action.
The campaign emphasizes that human rights are positive, essential and attainable.”
URL for more information: United Nations

December 13th, Saturday – Margaret Atwood in Conversation: “Capping off our fabulous 50th Anniversary year, Audreys Books is thrilled to announce that the legendary Margaret Atwood has added one extra stop to the tour for her memoir, Book of Lives. In an exclusive visit on December 13, she will visit Edmonton to show her solidarity with libraries and other institutions fighting book bans in Canada and internationally. A portion of ticket sales for this event will be donated to the Edmonton Public Library. 
Join us at the Edmonton Convention Centre for what promises to be a fascinating conversation. 
Book & Ticket bundles include a copy of Atwood’s new memoir, ‘Book of Lives’. Purchase of the bundle entitles you to an entry into a draw to exchange your copy for one of several limited signed copies of the book. General Admission tickets do not include a copy of the book, and are not eligible for the draw. Books will be on sale at the event. There will be no book signing. 
Doors open at 6.30 pm.”
Time: 6.30 pm
Location: Edmonton Convention Centre, 9797 Jasper Avenue
Tickets: ShowPass

December 14th, Sunday – Screening: The Take: “The Take is a political thriller that turns the globalization debate on its head. The film follows Argentina’s radical new movement of occupied businesses: groups of workers who are claiming the country’s bankrupt workplaces and running them without bosses.”
Time: Film starts at 6pm
Location: Earth’s Refillery Coop, 10831 – 95th Street

December 15th, Monday – UBI Works x Common Wealth Canada 2025 Town Hall: “Earlier this month (November), Senate Bill S-206 for a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income passed 2nd Reading and is now on its way to Committee. We’re excited to announce that Senator Kim Pate, the bill’s sponsor, will be a keynote speaker at our upcoming UBI Works x Common Wealth Canada 2025 Town Hall.
I invite you to join us. We’ll showcase basic income wins and challenges of the year, highlights of our work on housing and fair tax reform, and take a look forward to 2026.”
Time: 5pm MT
Location: Zoom
Register: UBI Works

December 17th, Wednesday – International Day To End Violence Against Sex Workers: “This day was created in to call attention to hate crimes committed against sex workers all over the globe. Inaugurated by Dr Annie Sprinkle and started by the Sex Workers Outreach Project USA, the first annual day was in 2003 and was held as a memorial and vigil for the victims of the Green River Killer in Seattle Washington.   International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers has empowered workers from over cities around the world to come together and organise against discrimination and remember victims of violence.”
Time: All day
URL for more information: SWAN

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