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 26th, Thursday – Action Safety & Marshal Training
• February 27th, Friday – Insecure, a documentary film screening on food security in Edmonton
• February 27th, Friday – Unplugged for Palestine
• February 28th, Saturday – Coldest Night of the Year
• February 28th, Saturday – LGBTQ+ Ravine Hikes
• March 3rd, Tuesday – Tooker Gomberg Memorial Ride:
• March 3rd, Tuesday – Thoughtful Tuesday Documentary Screening: Push
• March 4th, Wednesday – Workshop Wednesday: Basic household tools and how to use them
• March 5th, Thursday – Mbehcho: Home of the Dene Thaʼ
• March 8th, Sunday – International Women’s Day
• March 8th, Sunday – Zine Workshop
• March 8th, Sunday – International Women’s Day Dinner and Discussion, Edmonton
• March 10th, Tuesday – Thoughtful Tuesday Documentary Screening: The Pistachio Wars
• March 13th, Friday – NDP Leaders Forum in Edmonton
• March 15th, Sunday – International Day Against Police Brutality
• March 15th, Sunday – The Upcycled Market
• March 17th, Tuesday – Thoughtful Tuesday Documentary Screening – Earth’s Greatest Enemy
• March 9th, Monday – March Green Drinks
• March 18th, Wednesday – Creative Strategies to Resist Authoritarianism
• March 22nd, Sunday – Edmonton Seedy Sunday

Videos of the Week

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February 26th, Thursday – Action Safety & Marshal Training: “In preparation for our Spring Week of Action, join us for an Action Safety & Marshal Training facilitated by Change Course’s Campus Organizing Co-Leads: Levi & Michelle!
We live and organize within violent and oppressive political systems: colonialism, ableism, capitalism, and white supremacy. Fighting against these systems – and helping build a world beyond them – doesn’t mean that we can prevent or stop violence from happening.
The first half of the workshop will cover Action Safety Principles (risk assessment, what to bring, digital & physical security) and the second half will touch on Safety Marshaling (overview of role, scouting, dealing with police).”
Time: 4.30 pm
Location: Virtual
Registration: Action Network

February 27th, Friday – Insecure, a documentary film screening on food security in Edmonton: “NGM is excited to host Anna Kuelken @cardhousedreamer , a documentary filmmaker on Treaty 6 Territory, for a screening of her film Insecure. Insecure explores the links between food insecurity and wider inequalities in Edmonton, AB. After the screening, we will be joined by some of the film’s featured guests for a panel discussion and Q&A. NGM is grateful to @earthsrefillery for sharing their space with us for this event.
Time: Doors will open at 6pm and the event will begin at 6:30pm.
Location: Earth’s Rerfillery Coop, 10831 – 95th Street
Register: New Grocery Movement

February 27th, Friday – Unplugged for Palestine: “Come see Misfortune Tellers, Wayfinder, and Reasonable Creatures live from Paper Birch Books, presenting an evening of understated sets, loosely inspired by the MTV Unplugged offerings of the 90s.
​All tickets funds from this evening of performances will be donated to the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund. Tickets are pay-what-you-can, with the minimum set at $10.
​Beverages and books will be available for purchase before and during the show.”
Time: Doors open at 6:30pm First set at 7pm
Location: Paper Birch Books, 10825 – 95th Street
Tickets: Paper Birch Books

February 28th, Saturday – LGBTQ+ Ravine Hikes: “We are so excited to announce a series of Saturday Ravine Hikes! We’ll be exploring the beautiful Mill Creek trails, starting and ending our walk at @franksyeg
The best part? We’ll be back by 1:30 PM (approx.) – for a post-hike afternoon drink with the community.
Gear: Dress for the weather! Wear proper footwear for potentially slippery trails.”
Time: 10.30 am
Location: Franks Community Pub, 8815 99 St NW
Instagram: Queer Edmonton
Register: Team Edmonton

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

March 3rd, Tuesday – Tooker Gomberg Memorial Ride: “Any interest in a memorial ride in honour of Tooker Gomberg on Tuesday? (March 3th is the anniversary of his death).
Plans are still being formed. The idea is to meet at City Hall, ride (perhaps to Riverdale), have a beer and toast this former municipal councillor (1992-1995), one of Edmonton’s early and most vocal advocates for safe bicycle infrastructure, urban density, climate and human rights.”
Time: 4:45pm
Location: follow the Facebook page for updates
Facebook: Tooker Gomberg Memorial Ride

March 3rd, Tuesday – Thoughtful Tuesday Documentary Screening: Push: “Landlords without faces, apartments without tenants, Push explores the new, unaffordable, unlivable city.
Thoughtful Tuesday is a free weekly series of screenings being held at Earth’s Refillery Coop.
The Push: The Film is being hosted in collaboration with ECOHH (Edmonton Coalition on Housing and Homelessness).
“With housing now such a lucrative financial investment, how do we push back and reclaim our homes?
In November of 2016, award-winning filmmaker Fredrik Gertten reached out to Global Director Leilani Farha, then UN Special Rapporteur on the right to housing, on Twitter to learn more about her work. Three years later, the feature-length documentary Push premiered globally in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Push follows Leilani as she investigates why cities around the world are becoming so unaffordable. Housing is a fundamental human right, a precondition to a safe and healthy life, and is recognized by law in many countries. But in cities all around the world, finding and keeping a place to live is becoming increasingly difficult. Who are the players, and what has made housing one of the defining crises of our time?”
The format is that people are invited to attend these free screenigns which will start at 6:30pm.
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.:30 pm
Location: Earth’s Refillery Coop, 10831 – 95th Street
Register: Eventbrite

March 4th, Wednesday – Workshop Wednesday: Basic household tools and how to use them: “So you bought a house or live in a rental and the landlord doesn’t show up to take care of basic things; how do you fix things and what tools are good to have on hand?
his is the workshop for you. We will go through some of the basic tools, some tools beyond the basics, and how to use them and where.
This is a free workshop offered by Earth’s Refillery Coop & Cafe to empower people and save money.
If time allows, we will go into what things you can invest minimal dollars in and provide huge return in investment.
Bring your questions and we will try and help you figure out how to resolve the challenge.”
Time: 6pm
Location: Earth’s Refillery Coop, 10831 – 95th Street
Facebook Page: Earth’s Refillery Coop & Cafe

March 5th, Thursday – Mbehcho: Home of the Dene Thaʼ: “Documentary screening highlighting Indigenous- conservation and stewardship in Northern Alberta.
Join Dene Tha’ First Nation and CPAWS Northern Alberta on March 5th, 2026, from 6:30-8:30 PM MST for the first ever public screening of Mbehcho: Home of the Dene’ Tha. The event will take place in the Muttart Theatre located in the Stanley Milner Public Library in Edmonton, Alberta.
The evening will open with drumming by DTFN drummers followed by the 40 minute film and a short panel discussion with DTFN community members focused on the importance of protecting the area.”
Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Location: Edmonton Public Library – Stanley A. Milner (Downtown), 102nd Avenue and 99th Street
Register: Eventbrite

March 8th, Sunday – International Women’s Day: “#InternationalWomensDay isn’t just about women. It’s also about the girls who will lead next .
This #IWD2026, support girls in becoming confident, resilient, and inclusive leaders. The FREE Lean In Girls resource gives educators and communities practical tools to help girls lead on their own terms.”

March 8th, Sunday International Women’s Day Dinner and Discussion: “We will enjoy a delicious catered meal, following appis and a cash bar. Reserve today! No one turned away for lack of funds.
International Women’s Day (IWD), March 8th, was established 115 years ago and celebrated around the world. IWD represents and celebrates the fight of women to eliminate all forms of discrimination, oppression and violence, and to decide all matters which affect our lives, including matters of war and peace.
We celebrate the central role which women have played in all the decisive struggles of the day. We celebrate all the women in Canada and the world who are fighting for their rights, their dignity, and a future where all human beings can thrive. We celebrate that the oligarchs and the governments which serve them have failed in their aim to crush the resistance movements everyone. Resistance rising!
Women have played a leading role this year in battles for their rights as workers, for health care and education, for housing and food security, and everything needed for women and all humans to live in dignity and security. Speakers from the different sectors of the economy and society will inform to us about their work, their difficulties and successes, and what they have learned in the course of their struggles as to what is needed to strengthen our resistance movement. We will hear from women fighting for their rights as workers, for the rights of migrant workers, refugees and international students, for Indigenous rights, for the rights of the Palestinian people, climate activists and more.
Around the world extreme violence is being used to try and bring to their knees all who are fighting for freedom, genuine democracy and peace and the right to follow their own independent course. State-organized attacks are taking place against the migrant workers, refugees and international students who came to Canada with promises of a bright future and are now being blamed for all the problems of society.
We stand with the women and people of Cuba, of Palestine, of Venezuela, Sudan, Lebanon, Iran, and all who are fighting the U.S. imperialist monster and say we are all one – one struggle, one humanity!
We look forward to hearing everyone’s views and sharing a delicious meal together! Hosted by Women for Rights and Empowerment. Our annual IWD banquet has become a treasured event where we inform each other, celebrate our resistance, strengthen our commitment to be there for each other, and affirm our claims as women to decide all matters which affect our lives”
Time: 5pm
Location: Alberta Avenue Community League hall, 9210 118 Avenue,
Facebook Event page: International Women’s Day Edmonton

March 8th, Sunday – Zine Workshop: Zines are a great, low-cost artistic way to share your poetry, manifestos, information, etc., with an audience.
Come and learn how to create zines, share experiences, buy zines from local makers, and/or trade.
This is about skill building.
Time: 12 noon to 4pm
Location: Earth’s Refillery Coop, 10831 – 95th Street
Facebook: Earth’s Refillery Coop and Cafe

March 9th, Monday – March Green Drinks: “An informal networking event for local green folks of all shapes and sizes! Join us on the second Monday of March for an evening of good drinks, tasty vegan food, engaging presentations, and low-key socializing at the Buckingham on Whyte. Get your tickets here:”
Time: 7pm
Location: The Buckingham, 10439 Whyte Avenue
Register: Free tickets Green Drinks

March 10th, Tuesday – Thoughtful Tuesday Documentary Screening: The Pistachio Wars: Thoughtful Tuesday is a free weekly series of screenings being held at Earth’s Refillery Coop.
“In a drought-stricken Beverly Hills, wealthy farmers face environmental crisis and water privatization. As marketing schemes run wild and resources dwindle, tensions escalate, leading to unexpected international conflict.”
The format is that people are invited to attend these free screenings, which will start at 7.00pm. Doors will open at 6:30pm
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.
Information/knowledge is a weapon.
Time: 7pm (due to the clocks being set back one hour, we will start later than the previous screening). doors open at 6:30 pm
Location: Earth’s Refillery Coop, 10831 – 95th Street
Register: Eventbrite

March 13th, Friday – NDP Leaders Forum in Edmonton: “You are invited to a federal NDP Leadership forum on Friday, March 13 right here in Edmonton. One last chance to meet and hear from the candidates before you vote!
The event is organized and hosted by our local volunteers here in the Edmonton Centre NDP. It will be both in person and online, and all five leadership candidates will be joining either in person or appearing virtually.
The event is free and everyone is welcome. There will be a cash bar.”
Time: 6:00 pm MT: Meet and Greet (in person only), 7:00 pm MT: Leadership Candidates Forum
Location: Grand Ballroom, Freemasons’ Hall of Edmonton, 10318 100 Ave NW
Location: Zoom begins at 7pm
Registration: In person / Zoom

March 15th, Sunday – International Day Against Police Brutality:

March 15th, Sunday – The Upcycled Market: “You do NOT want to miss this (first of its kind?) Edmonton UPCYCLED market at ERC on March 15th! Showcasing a selection of artists who work their magic to turn old unwanted items into new pieces that are full of life. Say no to landfill, say YES to supporting local artists with sustainable crafts.
Don’t forget to bring your containers to grab some bulk refills while you’re here, and a beverage to sip on while you peruse!
Time: 10 am to 3 pm
Location: Earth’s Refillery Coop, 10831 – 95th Street
Facebook: Earth’s refillery Coop and Cafe
Registry: Eventbrite – not necessary but it is nice to keep track of how many people are interested

March 17th, Tuesday – Thoughtful Tuesday Documentary Screening – Earth’s Greatest Enemy: A documentary exposé of the world’s biggest—and most unaccountable—polluter: the US military.
Thoughtful Tuesday is a free weekly series of screenings being held at Earth’s Refillery Coop.
“Earth’s Greatest Enemy is a new documentary film investigating the Pentagon’s catastrophic toll on the planet–from carbon emissions, to toxic dumping, to habitat destruction and more, while highlighting the struggles against it. This will be the first ever piece of media that puts every facet of the Pentagon’s pollution together into one indictment.|
The format is that people are invited to attend these free screenings which will start at 7.00pm.
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: 7pm (due to the clocks being set back one hour, we will start later than the previous screening). doors open at 6:30 pm
Location: Earth’s Refillery Coop, 10831 – 95th Street
Register: Eventbrite

March 18th, Wednesday – Creative Strategies to Resist Authoritarianism: “Authoritarianism is on the rise globally — AND so is our power to push back. Artists and cultural workers play a pivotal role in successful people-powered movements, shaping what’s possible through story, symbol, and song and moving/inspiring people to courageous action.
Built by and for cultural workers, this training offers insight and connection to meet this moment with strategy, courage, and creativity. Together, we’ll unpack how mass noncooperation can block authoritarian power, learn from global resistance efforts, and imagine how our craft can power collective action. We’ll also take a strategic look at key moments for U.S.-based movement-building in 2026—World Cup, Bicentennial, and Midterm Elections—and consider how artists and cultural organizers can most effectively align with movement priorities.
Whatever your creative medium or path, you’re part of a vital cultural frontline. Let’s grow our power, refuse compliance, and make culture that blocks, bridges and builds.
This training is co-hosted by Beautiful Trouble and US Dept of Arts and Culture. Please note that we are hoping to provide any needed language interpretation, but we may not be able to do so for all requested languages.”
Time: 5pm MT
Location: Virtual
Register: Beautiful Trouble on Action Network

March 22nd, Sunday – Edmonton Seedy Sunday:
Time: 10 am to 4 pm
Location: Alberta Avenue Community League Hall, 9210 118 Avenue,

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