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 17th, Saturday – Stand in Solidarity with the people of Iran
• January 18th, Sunday – Stop Funding Genocide
• January 20th, Tuesday – End Arms Shipments Webinar
• January 20th, Tuesday – All out for Avi!
• January 21st, Wednesday – NDP Leadership Debate on Palestine
• January 23rd, Friday – Zine Night “Artificial Intelligence & the environment”:
• January 24th, Saturday – S.A.F.E Team Craft and Vegan Bake Sale Fundraiser
• January 24th, Saturday – Education on Venezuela
• January 24th, Saturday – Community First Aid 101 (Cold Weather)
• January 25, Sunday – Edmonton Chapter of the Council of Canadians AGM
• January 28th, Wednesday – Doomscroller’s Anonymous: A Support Group for the Chronically Concerned
• January 28th, Wednesday – Envisioning a Well-being Economy for Alberta
• February 17 to April 7 – The Changing Climate: A Canadian Perspective

Videos of the Week

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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 17th, Saturday – Stand in Solidarity with the people of Iran: “In response to the questions of some fellow Edmonton citizens about Saturday’s gathering in front of the Alberta Parliament Building, the Iranian Cultural Association of Edmonton, as the only legal representative of the Iranian society of Edmonton, without any political or political orientation, understanding the terrible conditions governing the people and Our dear country Iran, with the solidarity and participation of a number of compatriots with different views and even political contradictions, will attempt to organize this meeting in the form of a working group of solidarity with the people of Iran.
We, the organizers, firmly believe that, under the current circumstances, there is nothing more important than helping each other emotionally and psychologically and reflecting on the recent crimes of the criminal Islamic Republic regime to the people and authorities of Canada and the world.
So we request all of you dear countrymen to participate in this meeting with any political beliefs.
Please contact us in case you have any questions, we are happy to respond.
– Telegram: https://t.me/ihsechat
-Email: Info@ihse.ca”
Time: 1pm to 3 pm
Location: Alberta Legislature Building (I assume the north steps)
Instagram: Iran Heritage Society of Edmonton

January 18th, Sunday – Stop Funding Genocide: Human Presence
Time: 1pm
Location: Pride Corner, 104th Street and 82nd Avenue (Whyte)

January 20th, Tuesday – End Arms Shipments Webinar: “Join an urgent movement briefing to delve into the current political context and plug into the next steps of our campaign to close the US loophole.
There’s just one more month left to support the No More Loopholes bill before it comes to a vote in Parliament!”
Time: 5pm MT
Location: Virtual
Registration Arms Embargo Now

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 23rd, Friday – Zine Night “Artificial Intelligence & the environment”: Edmonton Youth for Climate is hosting a zine night and invites you to join them for a hands-on experience.
Time: 6pm
Location: DM Edmonton Youth for Climate (EYFC)
Instagram: Edmonton Youth for Climate

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 – Education on Venezuela: The Edmonton Peace Council will be hosting an educational to give an anti-imperialist perspective on Venezuela. We invite everyone to join us and learn more about Canada’s role in the historic and ongoing attacks against Venezuelan sovereignty through means of both economic and direct warfare, and why this topic matters to us here in Canada.
Time: 4pm
Location: Ukrainian Hall, 11018 – 97th Street

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

January 28th, Wednesday – Doomscroller’s Anonymous: A Support Group for the Chronically Concerned: a casual evening where we’ll trade our screens for snacks and small acts of change.
What we will do:
++Crafting buttons and stickers
++Writing letters to our representatives
++Chatting about what actually gives us hope
No activism experience required, just bring your worries, your sense of humour, and a desire to do something that matters.
Let’s scroll a little less, connect a little more, and turn our concern into action.
Time: 6.30pm
Location: Provided after registration (you will need the buzzer code to get in)  Climate Justice Edmonton Office• 10217 106 St. NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 3P3 CA
Register: Common Horizon

January 28th, Wednesday – Envisioning a Well-being Economy for Alberta: “What do we mean by a well-being economy? What solutions does it offer to help us address the interconnected social, political, economic and ecological challenges we face? Are there positive examples we can look to and learn from to fit the Alberta context? This 1-hour webinar will explore the concept of a well-being economy, provide examples of how it is being adopted in various jurisdictions, and offer some suggestions for how we can work together to advance a well-being economy in Alberta and Canada that puts people and the planet first. We will also hold space for questions, discussion and brainstorming amongst webinar participants regarding how this concept can be advanced domestically.
Hosted by Parkland Institute, this event is part of #ReclaimTheEconomyWeek, a new global week of action for people and planet. Find out more at http://reclaimtheeconomy.org“ 
Time: 12 MT
Location: Zoom
URL: Parkland Institute

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)

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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.