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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- January 2026 is Veganuary
- January 17th, Saturday – Women in Black Vigil for Non-Violence
- January 18th, Sunday – Stop Funding Genocide
- January 20th, Tuesday – All out for Avi!
- January 21st, Wednesday – NDP Leadership Debate on Palestine
- January 24th, Saturday – S.A.F.E Team Craft and Vegan Bake Sale Fundraiser
- January 24th, Saturday – Community First Aid 101 (Cold Weather)
- January 25, Sunday – Edmonton Chapter of the Council of Canadians AGM
- February 17 to April 7 – The Changing Climate: A Canadian Perspective
Videos of the Week
“Manufactured Consent” is propaganda, advertising, spin, corporate/political manipulation, etc to get us to arrive at a conclusion that they want us to, or, at the very least, to be confused or overwhelmed that we do not get involved (divide and conquer).
Do you like where the world is heading?
What do you want to do about it?
Kudos to Charlie Chaplin for this brilliant insight.
January 2026 is Veganuary!; “Veganuary inspires and supports people all over the world to try vegan for January and beyond. Millions of people have already taken part. Will you join them?”
When you sign up, they have lots of resources to support you for the whole month. One of the best decisions you can make. Try it out.
Register: Veganuary
January 17th, 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
January 18th, Sunday – Stop Funding Genocide: Human Presence
Time: 1pm
Location: Pride Corner, 104th Street and 82nd Avenue (Whyte)
January 20th, Tuesday – All out for Avi!: “Friends in Edmonton! Join Avi Lewis and speakers for a conversation about our future.
Life in Canada feels like it’s on the edge. People are working harder than ever, yet the basics — food, rent, childcare, medicine — are out of reach while a handful of corporations rake in record profits. Avi’s campaign for leader is about refusing this rotten deal. It’s about uniting movements — for climate justice, Indigenous rights, migrant justice, economic justice, and peace.
It’s about demanding a future where government actually governs for the many, not the money. Come hear how we are organizing to win for workers while bringing thousands of new members into our movement.”
Why is this on the AA? Avi and his team are very strong on the climate front. He also speaks well about the situation in Gaza and Palestine.
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Westbury Theatre, 10330 84 Avenue
Register: Lewis for Leader
January 21st, Wednesday – NDP Leadership Debate on Palestine: “As NDP members prepare to vote for the party’s next leader, join us for a debate on Palestine with the 2026 NDP leadership contestants.
For the past two years, the Palestine movement has worked to hold Canada’s political establishment to account. As the NDP increasingly carries advocacy work into Parliament, this debate will bring forward the key priorities of pro-Palestine voices — centering the conversation on Palestine and putting prospective party leaders on the record.
CJPME President Yara Shoufani will moderate the debate. The confirmed participants include*:
- Tanille Johnston
- Avi Lewis
- Heather McPherson
- Tony McQuail
*Participant list may change.”
Time: 5pm MT
Location: Online
Register: Eventbrite
January 24th, Saturday – S.A.F.E Team Craft and Vegan Bake Sale Fundraiser: Join SAFE (Save Animals From Euthanasia) at Earth’s Refillery Coop & Cafe and pick up some yummy vegan baking and kitty themed crafts, learn about SAFE’s adoptable kitties and the work they do.
Time: 11am to 2 pm
Location: Earth’s Refillery Coop, 10831 – 95th Street
Instagram: SAFE Team Rescue
Register: Eventbrite – not necessary, but it gives us an idea of how many people are coming, and the event will be promoted on their platform
January 24th, Saturday – Community First Aid 101 (Cold Weather): “People who are living outside are especially vulnerable to cold weather, but anyone (housed or unhoused) can get frostbite, hypothermia, etc. or need overdose response. How can we offer to help in respectful ways, and what can we do? This workshop will be intro level; you don’t need any previous experience with first aid or medical training.”
Masking is strongly encouraged. N95 masks will be available for people.
Time: 7 – 9pm
Location: Earth’s Refillery Coop, 10831 – 95th Street
Registration: Google Doc (you do not need to give your real or legal name, it is just a way to ensure that there are enough supplies on hand for everyone)
January 25, Sunday – Edmonton Chapter of the Council of Canadians AGM: “Attend our Annual General Meeting and celebratory gathering. Hear short reports on our Chapter Activities and Campaigns in 2025 and help us clarify and define our goals and objectives for 2026 and beyond.”
Time: 2pm to 5 pm
Location: Ukrainian Centre, 11018-97 Street or virtual via Zoom
February 17 to April 7 – The Changing Climate: A Canadian Perspective: “an eight-week climate course designed to get participants up-to-date on the latest climate science.
To sign up, a small registration fee of $25 is required.
The course is led by Dr. Martin Bush, Ph.D., a climate researcher and active member of SCAN!. Dr. Bush and CALL have been refining the course over the past year, and it’s already been extremely well-received by Lifelong Learning Mississauga.
Time: 11am
Location: online
Registration: Climate Action for Lifelong Learners (CALL)
Silence is complicity!
Disclaimer – the Activist Agenda attempts to ensure that the information contained within it is accurate but mistakes do happen. Please double-check events and information that are relevant to you to make sure you have the correct date, time, location, and any other relevant information.
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The Activist Agenda is compiled by Michael Kalmanovitch. Commentary, such a captions, are by Michael. 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.
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