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 23rd, Thursday – How to Break the Climate Silence Webinar
- April 24th, Friday – Stop War
- 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 2nd, Saturday – Jane’s Walk on Whyte Avenue:
- May 5th, Tuesday – Let’s Talk: Climate Cafe
- May 11th, Monday – Green Drinks
Videos of the Week
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April 23rd 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 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 24th, Friday – Stop War:
Time: 5pm
Location: 97th Avenue and 109th Street
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 2nd, Saturday – Jane’s Walk on Whyte Avenue: “We’re hosting our first community event at the start of May! Come along for a walk/roll down Whyte Ave, as we discuss the opportunities to build a better main street that supports mobility, businesses, and more.
Jane’s Walks are community led walks inspired by Jane Jacobs, a preeminent thinker when it comes to urban planning and design.
This tour will occur along the sidewalk and will incorporate a short trip on the bus, so please park your car/lock your bike nearby the starting point and bring transit fare. The tour will be one-way, so plan on walking or transiting back along Whyte Ave to the starting point if you drive or bike to the starting location. The tour can be completed via walking or rolling with a mobility device. Since we’ll be on the sidewalks, bikes (and cars) will need to be parked at the starting location.”
Time: 3-4.30pm
Register: Instagram I could not find the link
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
Disclaimer – the Activist Agenda attempts to ensure that the information contained within it is accurate but mistakes do happen. Please double-check events and information that are relevant to you to make sure you have the correct date, time, location, and any other relevant information.
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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.
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