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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• February 5th, Thursday – Jane’s Walk Training
• February 7th, Saturday – Giving Back to the Streets
• February 7th, Saturday – Women in Black Vigil for Non-Violence
• February 12th, Thursday – Learn Why Native Plants Matter in Your Yard
• February 13th, Friday – Winter Bike to Work Day 2026:
• February 14th, Saturday – Annual Valentine’s Day Memorial March
• February 16th, Monday – Abolish I.C.E
• February 16th, Monday – Doomscroller’s Anonymous: Valentine’s Day Edition
• February 17 to April 7 – The Changing Climate: A Canadian Perspective
• February 17th, Tuesday – National Day of Action to Close the Loopholes NOW
• February 17th, Tuesday – Thoughtful Tuesday: The Invisible Doctrine
• February 20th, Friday – World Day for Social Justice:
• February 20th, Friday – Wear a Keffieh to School Day
• February 20th, Friday – Protest at MP Kerry Diotte’s Office
• February 21st, Saturday – Canada is Alberta/Alberta is Canada
• February 22nd, Sunday – National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
• February 22nd, Sunday – Collage Workshop
• February 25th, Wednesday – Where do we go next? A Climate Conversation with Steven Guilbeault, MP
• February 28th, Saturday – Coldest Night of the Year

Videos of the Week

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February 5th, Thursday – Jane’s Walk Training:
Contact: JanesWalkEdmonton@gmail.com

February 7th, Saturday – Giving Back to the Streets: “Tee Pee Treats Giving Back to the Streets is a grassroots community event that gives out free food, has entertainment, live music and drummers and feeds more then 600-1000 people during the event. It is important for us to have this monthly event to help feed the houseless and give back to our indigenous brothers and sisters living and surviving on the streets of Edmonton. We are seeking donations such as wild meat, veggies for soups, drinks, winter clothing and more. Please contact me by inbox if you can donate any of the above items. We are also needing volunteers to come out and help either cook, serve or clean-up. Best way to contact me is through INBOX or Messenger. Drop off for clothing donations will be on the day of event at 10:30 AM. I Hope to see you there as we continue to Give Back this year so please join us and come eat some wholesome food, listen to some live music and drummers.”
Time: 12 noon to 5pm
Location: Boyle Street Plaza, 9538 – 103a Avenue
Facebook: Curtis Red Rokk Cardinal

February 7th, 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

February 12th, Thursday – Learn Why Native Plants Matter in Your Yard: “Native plants survive Edmonton winters without extra water or fertilizer.
They also support local pollinators and build healthier soil.
Kathleen Mpulubusi and Liz Deleeuw have extensive knowledge on which ones work and where to put them. Both are leaders with the Edmonton Native Plant Society and have spent years connecting people to plants that thrive in our growing zone.
This is the second event in our monthly speaker series.
Free and open to the community, but donations welcome.”
Hosts: Edmonton Permaculture Guild
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM MST
Location: Ritchie Community League, 7727 98 Street
Registration: Edmonton Permaculture Guild

February 13th, Friday – Winter Bike to Work Day 2026: “Join us for refreshments and treats, and if you’ve never biked in the winter before, this is your nudge to give it a try! 🚲❄️
Get ready to pedal through the snow and conquer Winter Bike to Work Day with a hot cup of coffee waiting for you along the way!
Winter Bike to Work Day is a celebration of people who bike in Edmonton — even in winter! On Friday, February 13,during your commute (see times and locations below), five elected councillors who represent downtown-adjacent wards will host pop-up pit stops along key winter bike routes. These spots will offer warm drinks, local treats, friendly faces, and real encouragement for winter commuting.
Whether you bike every day, sometimes, or are curious about winter biking — this is a chance to connect with neighbours, talk with your local councillor, and celebrate winter riders in our city.
This event isn’t a formal rally or march — it’s low-key, cheerful, and about doing what many Edmontonians already do every snow day: ride your bike to work.”
What to expect
A great way to connect with other winter riders
Warm drinks & treats provided by councillors at each stop
Friendly conversations on the bike route
Informal photo and story-sharing moments
Time: 7am to 9 am and 3:30 to 5:30 pm
Locations: From 7:00am to 9:00am:

• Ward O-day’min (Anne Stevenson): 96 Street south of 111 Ave
• Ward Anirniq (Erin Rutherford): 127 Street north of 111 Ave
• Ward Nakota Isga (Reed Clarke): 102 Ave in Glenora, before the Groat Bridge

Coffee Outside will host a table with the Handlebarista bike at Ezio Farone Park.

From 3:30pm to 5:30pm:

Ward Métis (Ashley Salvador): Tawatinâ LRT Bridge
Ward papastew (Michael Janz): Garneau Lamp (south side of the High Level Bridge)

Instagram: Yeg Bike
Eventbrite: Yeg Bike

February 14th, Saturday – Annual Valentine’s Day Memorial March: “Join us Saturday, February 14th at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of the First People for the annual Memorial March of Edmonton for Missing & Murdered Women of Alberta this year !!! Bring a picture of your loved ones and wear red or purple
Things to follow
++4pm everyone arrives
++4:15 walk begins
++4:45 back at the church
++5pm blessing
++5:20pm food/ open MIC
++6:30pm closing
++7pm start clean up
#WeCare #MME
Time: Gather at 4pm
Location Sacred Heart Church, 10821 – 96th Street

February 16th, Monday – Abolish I.C.E:

Instead of celebrating family day, why not come to a protest to call for the abolition of the very thing that tears families apart?

Come with your signs, noise makers and energy. Share this across all platforms
Time: 4pm
Location: Churchill Square to the Legislature Building

February 16th, Monday – Doomscroller’s Anonymous: Valentine’s Day Edition: “Is a low-pressure, creative space for anyone feeling overwhelmed by the news, the state of things, or the general vibes lately.
Instead of endlessly refreshing your feed, come channel those feelings into something real. There’ll be crafting, button making, and this time we’ll be crafting Valentine’s Day cards to elected representatives. Love letters, breakup notes, and “it’s complicated” messages all welcome.
No activism experience required. Just show up with your feelings (sweet, spicy, or deeply confused) and connect with others who get it.”
Time: 6:30PM–8ish
Location: Location shared after RSVP
Registration: Edmonton Common Horizon Community

February 17th, Tuesday – National Day of Action to Close the Loopholes NOW: Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East are asking people to join this campaign.
Canadian military equipment is still being shipped to Israel via loopholes.
URL. Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME)

February 17th, Tuesday – Thoughtful Tuesday: The Invisible Doctrine: Thoughtful Tuesday is a free weekly series of screenings being held at Earth’s Refillery Coop.
“An extraordinary kinetically charged visually stunning documentary savagely deconstructing neoliberalism.
Asking the question: “Neoliberalism: do you know what it is?” – Monbiot deconstructs the roots, secretive propagation and deep impact of a doctrine that has played a profound role in transforming our economics, politics, environment, and even how we’ve come to view ourselves – emphasizing competition as the defining characteristic of human relations, and converting us from citizens to consumers in the process. Thanks to neoliberalism, we find ourselves more atomized and lonely than ever.
Yet few of us fully understand – let alone can begin to articulate – what neoliberalism actually IS.”
The format is that people are invited to attend these free screenigns which will start at 6:30pm. The cafe will be open if you would like to grab a beverage, treat or a meal.
After the screening, we will discuss what we watched, how it affected you, and what might you do with the information and emotions you gained about this subject.
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Earth’s Refillery Coop, 10831 – 95th Street
Register: Eventbrite we can handle about 20 people so it is good to have an idea how many people are joining us
URL: Eat the Moon Films

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)

February 20th, Friday – World Day for Social Justice: Do something to mark this day and let it ripple out to make the world better.
Time: All day (and every day)
Location: here and everywhere else
Who: You. me, and everyone else

February 20th, Friday – Wear a Keffieh to School Day: “Wear your keffiyeh to school on the 20th of February to send a clear message- that young people continue to stand with Palestine!
While students across Australia have returned to school, students in Gaza continue to be starved, bombed and erased for the third year in a row. Meanwhile, our politicians invite the president of Israel to Australia, and pass laws that slam the lid on criticism of Israel.
Now is the time to resist this barbarity.”
Time: the whole day
Location: your education facility
Instagram: School Students 4 Palestine

February 20th, Friday – Protest at MP Kerry Diotte’s Office: SCAN (Seniors for Climate Action Now) Edmonton chapter is having a protest outside of MP Kerry Diotte’s office. The reason, MPs should be representing their constituents, now and in the future. Kerry Diotte does neither.
Time: 2pm
Location: 10212 – 127 Avenue

February 21st, Saturday – Canada is Alberta/Alberta is Canada: “Bring your whole family. Wear red to show your Canadian pride, wave a flag, celebrate Alberta within Canada,
Fun, peaceful, and all ages welcome!”
Time: 10 am
Location: Alberta Legislature grounds (I assume the north steps of the building)

February 22nd, Sunday – Collage Workshop: NEW WORKSHOP! Hurry, it’s already happening in 2 weeks! ✨✨
Let’s get crafty together! At @earthsrefillery where you can also stock up on bulk supplies while you’re there!
Included is one free drink + pastry from the cafe! 😍🥧🍵
Bring a friend, make a friend, anything goes! We’ll learn, create and explore a new or familiar art medium. Hope to see you there! 😘
#workshop #collage #yegevents #yegart #yeg #ARTivism
Time: 1 – 4 pm
Location: Earth’s Rerfillery Coop, 10831 – 95th Street
Register: Eventbrite

February 22nd, Sunday – National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
URL: ACT Alberta

February 25th, Wednesday – Where do we go next? A Climate Conversation with Steven Guilbeault, MP: “Join us in a discussion with Steven Guilbeault, MP as we explore a way forward for climate concerned citizens in a global and Canadian context where silence on climate issues is pervasive. We will explore how to focus our work in 2026, what policies, strategies and global efforts are being made to continue or just transition away from fossil fuels to sustainable energy. We will learn and we will share ideas and opinions.”
Time: 4.30pm
Location: Online/Zoom
Register: Seniors for Climate

February 28th, Saturday – Coldest Night of the Year: “The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly fundraising walk in support of local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness… because it’s cold out there.”
Time: check the times at the location you are interested in. Volunteer, walk, donate.
Location: Various. There are three locations happening in Edmonton. Check the Coldest Night of the Year website for location (Strathcona, Downtown/Bissell, and Athlone)
URL: Coldest Night of the Year
Hashtag: #CNOY

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