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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• April 12th – Stop War!
• April 12th, Sunday – Spring Clothing Swap
• April 12th, Sunday – VVOA Padmanadi Brunch
• April 13th, Monday – Green Drinks
• April 14th, Tuesday – All That’s Left of You: Thoughtful Tuesday Screening
• April 15th – 19th – Dreamspeakers International Indigenous Film Festival
• April 18th, Saturday – Our Voices Matter
• April 18th, Saturday – We Will Rebuild – Gaza Education Fundraiser
• April 25th, Saturday – Parkallen Sustainability Fair
• April 25th & 26th – Edmonton Indie Bookstore Extravaganz
• April 26th, Sunday – Earth Day in Edmonton
• April 26th, Sunday – A Vested Interest Fashion Show
• May 1st, Friday – Mikael Colville-Andersen: Urbanism in Times of War & Crisis:

Videos of the Week

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April 12th – Stop War!: “STOP WAR. START JUSTICE. ✊🏽🕊️
From Palestine to Lebanon, Syria to Sudan—our voices unite against violence and oppression.
Bring your flag. Bring your voice.
Show up—for humanity, for dignity, for peace.
Silence is not neutral. Be there.”
Time: 1pm
Location: Dr. Wilbert McIntyre Park (Gazebo Park), 83rd Avenue and 104th Street
Instagram: Edmonton 4 Palestine

April 12th, Sunday – Spring Clothing Swap: Can’t believe it’s already almost time for another clothing swap!
It’s springtime and change is in the air… and in our wardrobe.
Bring your unworn clothing and trade it in for something new! Meet some cool people! Grab one of our spring drink menu specials (coming soon)! Participate in the circular economy! Find your new wardrobe staple!
Time: 11 am to 3 pm
Location: Earth’s Refillery Coop and Cafe, 10831 – 95th Street
Facebook event page: Earth’s Refillery Coop and Cafe

April 12th, Sunday – VVOA Padmanadi Brunch: Join members of Vegans and Vegetarians of Alberta for a delicious brunch at Padmanadi Restaurant.
Time: 11 am
Location: Padmanadi Restaurant, 10740 – 101st Street

April 13th, Monday – Green Drinks: “An informal networking event for local green folks of all shapes and sizes!  
Street parking on Whyte avenue is free starting at 6:30. There is also a free parking lot directly behind the Buckingham that can accommodate 8 cars, and public parking directly to the east, which is paid parking managed by a private company.  For transit, the 8 and the 4 run east west on Whyte Avenue, and the 701 runs north south on Gateway/Calgary Trail.  There is a cage at the back where you can store and lock your bike.”
Rebecca Macleod (New Grocery Movement) and Rhiannon Bassett (Touch Grass Club) will be the special speakers for this evening.
Time: 7pm
Location: The Buckingham, 10439 – 82nd Avenue
Facebook: Green Drinks Edmonton
Tickets: Green Dinks 2026

April 14th, Tuesday – All That’s Left of You: Thoughtful Tuesday Screening:
Time: 7pm
Location: Earth’s Refillery Coop and Cafe, 10831 – 95th Street
Facebook event page: Earth’s Refillery Coop and Cafe

April 15th – 19th – Dreamspeakers International Indigenous Film Festival: “Dreamspeakers International Indigenous Film Festival (DIIFF) was first presented in Edmonton in 1992 and was the first Indigenous film Festival in Canada and the second in the world. It was founded by Indigenous filmmakers and creatives in response to the growing industry and to support Indigenous representation in film and media. The name “Dreamspeakers” was derived from a story about the first Dene filmmaker who returned home to his community in the north and struggled to talk to the Elders about his work because a word for “filmmaker” did not exist in their language. The Elders understood and called it Dreamtalking. We adapted our name from this story.”
URL: Dreamspeakers International Indigenous Film Festival

April 18th, Saturday – Our Voices Matter: A solidarity rally with the people in Nova Scotia.
Time: 3pm
Location: Alberta Legislature (I am unsure if this is at the building but I assume it is on the north steps)

April 18th, Saturday – We Will Rebuild – Gaza Education Fundraiser: CEPAL Edmonton (Canadian Palestinian Education Exchange) is pleased to announce our major 2026 fundraiser. In 2025, we funded 2 students’ continued education through the generosity of Edmontonians.  We’ve set our goals higher for 2026! We invite you to come out, hear from the program director and several of the students in Malaysia, and learn about CEPAL’s Higher Education Access for Palestine program.The evening will also feature music by world – renowned Munshed, Khaled Mowed.
If you cannot attend the evening of April 18th, please consider using the QR code to make a donation to this essential project.
Time: 6.30 pm (doors at 6pm)
Location: Canada Palestine Cultural Association Centre, 13312-142 Street
Register: Canada Helps

April 25th, Saturday – Parkallen Sustainability Fair: “The Parkallen Sustainability Fair on Saturday, April 25 10-1 p.m. is hosting sustainable vendors and DIY workshops to make your own cleaning and self-care products. Visit the @blenderzgarmentrecyclers booth, Waste Free YEG, Home Composting Program (City of Edmonton), New Grocery Movement and more.”
Time: 10 am to 1 pm
Location: Parkallen Community League, 6510 111 Street
Facebook: Parkallen Community League

April 25th & 26th – Edmonton Indie Bookstore Extravaganza: “Bookmark this weekend as in SAVE THE DATE Y’ALL! It’s baaaack: the third annual Edmonton Indie Bookstore Extravaganza, happening on the weekend of Canadian Independent Bookstore Day (April 25, 2026). Sixteen indie bookstores, including two pop-ups, are participating, and we’ll have multiple giveaway prizes. Grab a passport at the first indie you visit, and use it as your guide to visiting as many indies as you can on that weekend! The more you visit, the more entries you get into the prize draws. Start planning early 🎉 more info coming soon!”
Time: check out the opening hours of the book stores you want to visit
Instagram: YEG Indie Bookstores

April 26th, Sunday – Earth Day in Edmonton: Plans are underway to create an event to mark Earth Day. Stay tuned!
It will be in the shared plaza in front of Earth’s Refillery Coop & Cafe, Paper Birch Books, and True Blue Barber Shop (referred to as the piazza).
Time: 11 am to 4pm
Location: Earth’s Refillery Coop and Cafe, 10831 – 95th Street

April 26th, Sunday – A Vested Interest Fashion Show: an art project: a light-hearted presentation on a what can be an overwhelming topic – climate change; creative, quirky and sometimes humorous; full of stories people can identify with and maybe from there be willing to take an action.
Ellen, the artist who makes the vests, says we all need hope and we have to have hope to have optimism and reminds us that men have enjoyed the show!
Time: 1pm (Doors)
Location: Alberta Avenue Community League Hall, 9210 – 118th Avenue
Tickets: 20$ Eventbrite

May 1st, Friday – Mikael Colville-Andersen: Urbanism in Times of War & Crisis: “How do we futureproof our cities when systems fail? Mikael Colville-Andersen draws on his experience living and volunteering in Ukraine.”
Time: 6pm – 8pm
Location: CCIS North Lecture Theatres, 11335 Saskatchewan Drive
Register: Eventbrite

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