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 16th to May 1st – City of Edmonton Budget Survey
• April 17th, Friday – Housing is a Human Right
• April 17th, Friday – All Out for our Political Prisoners
• April 17th, Friday – Canada’s Invisible Children: Film Screening
• April 18th, Saturday – Women in Black Vigil for Non-Violence
• April 18th, Saturday – Our Voices Matter
• April 18th, Saturday – We Will Rebuild – Gaza Education Fundraiser
• April 19th, Sunday – Lebanon is Bleeding
• April 20th, 21st, and 23rd – Palestine 36
• April 22nd, Wednesday – Earth Day
• April 22nd, Wednesday – Community Cooks: Palestinian Cuisine
• April 23rd, Thursday – How to Break the Climate Silence Webinar
• April 25th, Saturday – Missing Democracy
• 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
• April 26th, Sunday – Human Presence for Palestine
• April 29th, Wednesday – Women in Conflict Zones
• May 1st, Friday – International Workers’ Day
• May 1st, Friday – Mikael Colville-Andersen: Urbanism in Times of War & Crisis
• May 5th, Tuesday – Let’s Talk: Climate Cafe
• May 11th, Monday – Green Drinks

Videos of the Week

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April 16th to May 1st – City of Edmonton Budget Survey: The City of Edmonton is asking us to give them feedback on their 2027 – 2030 budget cycle. The Edmonton Police Service wants the largest piece of our money.
The questions in the survey are limited in scope and biased but there is potential to positively affect and have the administration and councillors hear our concerns.
I do appreciate that the city has made the survey available in several languages. This is what inclusivity means.
URL: Online budget survey

April 17th, Friday – Housing is a Human Right: “Join us in person to discuss how to fight for housing justice in Edmonton!
Hundreds of Edmontonians become homeless and die on our streets every year. This is not a personal failure, but a systemic one. Our political leaders cater to corporate landlords and dismantle public housing, allowing rampant rent hikes and evictions to drive record homelessness. These actions are flagrant violations of international law, yet they are the norm in our city. It does not have to be this way; Edmonton has more than enough money—and homes—to provide for all of its residents. In the midst of several global crises—unaffordability, war, climate disaster—we are all at risk of losing our homes. Now is the time to fight for housing to be a human right.”
Hosted by Edmonton Coalition on Housing & Homelessness
Time: 2 PM – 5 PM
Location: Henry Marshall Tory Building, Room 3-36 
Register: Eventbrite

April 17th, Friday – All Out for our Political Prisoners: “In response to @wizard_bisan1 ‘s call for global action, we will be taking to the streets in opposition of the legalization of the execution of Palestinian political prisoners (i.e. Hostages).
It is this same police force that’ll be enforcing these brutal measures that the Chief of EPS travelled to “learn” from. When confronted by our community, he stated he has “nothing to apologize for.”
Our rage is justified.
Justice and due process is non-existent in apartheid “Israel.” And we do not have the luxury to feel separate from the issue — not when our leaders actively engage and learn from these war criminals.
Bring your signs, bring your friends, bring your flags and take a stand.
NOTE: EPS has begun using AI facial surveillance technology that the IDF has employed on Palestinians for years. With that in mind, consider masking up for your own safety.
WHEN PALESTINE CALLS, WE WILL ANSWER 🇵🇸
Time: 4pm
Location: City Hall, south plaza
Instagram: PSA MacEwan

April 17th, Friday – Canada’s Invisible Children: Film Screening: The Solutions Not Scapegoats Coalition would like to invite you to a film screening and discussion on migrant rights.
The Alberta Government’s proposed October referendum blames migrants for problems they did not create. This event will bring people together to reflect on how migrants are being scapegoated and how we can organize for real solutions, not scapegoats. The evening will begin with a screening of Canada’s Invisible Children, a film that highlights the realities faced by undocumented children and families in Alberta and demonstrates that attacks on migrant rights are already underway.
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Muttart Theatre, Stanley A. Milner Library
Register: Solutions Not Scapegoats Coalition

April 18th, 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

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 19th, Sunday – Lebanon is Bleeding: Peaceful Gathering to call for an end to the massacre happening in Lebanon inflicted by the state of Israel.
Time: 2.30 to 5 pm
Location: Alberta Legislature Building (north steps), 10800 – 97th Avenue

April 20th, 21st, and 23rd – Palestine 36: “In 1936, as the British Empire tightens its grip on Palestine, Yusuf is caught between his village home and his work in Jerusalem. Amidst an anti-colonial revolt, and Jewish refugees fleeing persecution from Europe, all sides converge in a decisive moment for the entire region.”
Time: see website for times
Location: Metro Cinema, 8712-109th Street
Info and Tickets: Metro Cinema

April 22nd, Wednesday – Earth Day: See the event happening at Earth’s Refillery Coop & Cafe on April 26th.

April 22nd, Wednesday – Community Cooks: Palestinian Cuisine: Learn how to prepare a dish, cook with friends, and package it to be shared with neighbours experiencing food insecurity!
Time: 4:30pm-8:00pm MST
Location: Canada Palestine Cultural Association (CPCA), 13312 142 Street
Register: Tickets are 5$

April 23rd, Thursday – How to Break the Climate Silence Webinar: “It’s more urgent than ever that we open up the space for real conversations and real action on the climate crisis.”
Time: 10 am MT
Location: online
Register Re.Climate

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, Saturday – Missing Democracy: “Please join us for a vigil in memory of the loss of equality, compassion, accountability, and democracy in Alberta on Saturday April 25. The event takes place the evening prior to the Alberta Civil Society Summit and is a time for all of us to gather in solidarity and community to mourn the pillars of a healthy society. Please wear black. Remember a shield to catch wax drippings if you plan to bring a candle. 
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Chateau Lacombe Hotel 10111 Bellamy Hill Rd NW,

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: Come on down to the piazza to celebrate Earth Day 2026! We are having an Earth Day Block Party.
There will be music, booths/tables/tents with non-profits and eco-marketers, workshops, and fun!
We are planning for perfect weather, but we can’t count on that. The workshops will be held inside.
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
Facebook: Earth Day Block Party

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

April 26th, Sunday – Human Presence for Palestine:
Time: 1pm
Location: 112th Overpass and Gretsky Drive

April 29th, Wednesday – Women in Conflict Zones: “Retired U.S. Army Reserve Colonel Ann Wright will open the webinar with the latest update on U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) military activities across the SWANA/Middle East region. Speakers from the impacted countries will describe the trauma that women and children face as victims of war.”
Time: 10MT
Location: Online
Registration: Women in Conflict Zones

May 1st, Friday – International Workers’ Day: “The Non-Academic Staff Association at the University of Alberta will be hosting our annual International Workers’ Day March and Rally.
Why show up? Because student workers, academic staff, and campus workers are all in the same fight for fair pay, decent working conditions, and respect. May Day is our day to remind everyone about the power of workers and students when we stand together and stand up for each other. 
Bring your flags, your placards, your chants and your voice!”
Time: 12:00–1:00 PM
Location: Assemble at the corner of 87 Ave & 112 St (south of the Timms Centre). March to the Main Quad, arriving at about 12:20 pm
URL for more information: NASA

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

May 5th, Tuesday – Let’s Talk: Climate Cafe: An informal conversation about climate.
Time: 6pm – 7.30pm
Location: Earth’s Refillery Coop and Cafe, 10831 – 95th Street
Registration: Eventbrite

May 11th, Monday – Green Drinks: “An informal networking event for local green folks of all shapes and sizes! Green Drinks May 2026 is brought to you by the Edmonton River Valley Conservation Coalition and specially hosted by our friends at Earth’s Refillery Coop. Kitchen and Cafe will be open. Our featured guests are Michael Moore of Genesis Permaculture, Kenton Zerbin of Sustainable Attainable Academy, and Melissa Gorrie of Waste Free Edmonton.”
Time: 7pm
Location: Earth’s Refillery Coop and Cafe, 10831 – 95th Street
Facebook: Green Drinks YEG

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