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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• May 14th, Thursday – Counter Protest: Alberta’s March for Life
• May 14th, Thursday – Sustainality Social 2026
• May 15th, Friday – SCAN at Kerry Diotte’s Office
• May 16th, Saturday – Big Spring Bike Sale
• May 16th, Saturday – Women in Black Vigil for Non-Violence
• May 17th, Sunday – International Day Against Homophobia Biphobia Transphobia (IDAHOBIT)
• May 20th, Wednesday – World Bee Day
• May 22nd, Friday – Pride Corner 5th Birthday Party
• May 23rd, Saturday – Bake for Palestine
• May 24th, Sunday – Building a Fighting Socialist Movement
• May 24th, Sunday – Bingo for Palestine
• May 27th, Wednesday – Get in the Loop!
• May 29th, Friday – Fight Back Now: Day of Protest
• May 30th, Saturday – Great Ride of Return
• May 31st, Sunday – Union Film Screening
• June 1st, Monday – Indigenous Climate Leadership for Our Collective Future
• June 4th, Thursday – Homeless Memorial Service
• June 4th, Thursday – John Vaillant on Fire Weather
• June 5th, Friday – World Environment Day
• June 5th, Friday – Let’s Talk: Climate Cafe
• June 6, Saturday – Film Screening of Earth’s Greatest Enemy
• June 6th, Saturday – An Evening with Elizabeth May in Edmonton
• June 7th, Sunday – National Animal Rights Day
• June 7th, Sunday – Reconnect
• June 8th, Monday – World Oceans Day
• June 10th, Wednesday – Food Justice YEG Summit: From Project to Movement Activating Edmonton’s Food Justice Ecosystem
• June 13th, Saturday – Housing is a Human Right: 40 Years of ECOHH
• June 13th and 14th, Saturday and Sunday – Eco-Solar Home Tour
• June 26 – June 28th – Justice4Reel Film Festival 2026

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May 14th, Thursday – Counter Protest: Alberta’s March for Life:
Time: 11.30 am
Location: Violet King Henry Plaza, 9901 – 108th Street
Instagram: People 4 Reproductive Freedom

May 14th, Thursday – Sustainality Social 2026: “If you are looking to reduce your waste and connect with like-minded Edmontonians, look no further! Waste Free Edmonton is hosting our 4th Sustainability Social. Let’s connect and reduce our footprint together. Your ticket includes delicious vegetarian appetizers as well as coffee, tea, and soft drinks. Additional beverages will be available for purchase at the bar.”
Time: 6pm
Location: The Bell in Scona, 10416 80 Avenue
Tickets: Eventbrite
Facebook: Waste Free Edmonton

May 15th, Friday – SCAN at Kerry Diotte’s Office: SCAN (Seniors for Climate Action Now), will be delivering demands to MP Kerry Diotte’s.
Time: 10.30 am
Location: Kerry Diotte’s Office 10212 – 127 Avenue

May 16th, Saturday – Big Spring Bike Sale: “We’ll be here rain or shine and Saturday is the time to come for the best selection. If the weather is very poor, we may hold a follow up sale (likely this Monday or next weekend), so if you can’t make it this Saturday check for updates on our social media and at bikeedmonton.ca/springsale (where you can also find detailed information about the sale).”
Time: 11am – 3pm
Location: Bike Edmonton, 10612-105 Avenue
URL: Bike Edmonton

May 16th, 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

May 17th, Sunday – International Day Against Homophobia Biphobia Transphobia (IDAHOBIT): This year’s theme is “At the heart of democracy”. This year’s global theme is a reminder that truly democratic societies must be grounded in justice and freedom for everyone. As we have seen in Alberta, The UCP government has launched an attack on the people in the Trans community.
Website: May17

May 20th, Wednesday – World Bee Day: No Mow May, Bee Patient, Leave Your Leaves, etc are all campaigns to help protect bee and insect habitat in the early spring/summer.
URL: UN World Bee Day

May 22nd, Friday – Pride Corner 5th Birthday Party: “Pride Corner is turning five! 📣🧁🌈🎈🎶
Five years of peaceful protest, community, friendship, love, tears, and joy. Thank you for trusting us with your stories of coming out, transition milestones, and finding found family. We are honoured to have celebrated with each and every one of you.
If you’ve never been to Pride Corner, we’d love for this one to be your first! Everyone is welcome 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈
Last year’s “Queer Love as Resistance” project (see pinned post) was a hit, so we are bringing it back this summer! Bring a friend or partner for a kiss, hug, or high five, and let’s show everyone that love always wins 📸💕
See you on the corner! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🩷🤍🩵🤎🖤
Time: 4.30 to 6.30 pm
Location: Pride Corner on Whyte, 104th Street and Whyte Avenue
Instagram: Pride Corner on Whyte

May 23rd, Saturday – Bake for Palestine: Fundraiser for Palestine.
Baked goods would need to be dropped off there day-of 12-2 or at an organizer’s house in the Alberta Ave/McCauley neighbourhood 6 – 9 PM Friday, May 22nd.
This Friday is the deadline to sign up to bake for a fundraiser for YEG for Gaza. This time around items can be sweet or savory.
If you’re interested in baking and can make 2 dozen or more items, there’s more info in the signup form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrEZa8RlzlyxLsJyYbwtVA6G9IQNrr6r_Z0Jo7eL252KxxCQ/viewform
On Insta @bake4palestine_yeg
Time: 2-5pm
Location: Parkdale Community League Hall, 11335 – 85 Street
Instagram: Bake4Palestine_yeg

May 24th, Sunday – Building a Fighting Socialist Movement: “Capitalism Can’t Be Fixed is a conference to bring together
supporters, organizers, and activists who want to build on the
momentum of the recent leadership campaigns. Capitalism is in deep crisis and the major political parties can’t fix it. Capitalism can’t be fixed.”
Time: 7am – 4pm MT
Location: Toronto and online
Register: Capitalism Can’t Be Fixed

May 24th, Sunday – Bingo for Palestine:
Time: 7pm
Location: 9910 – 109th Street

May 27th, Wednesday – Get in the Loop!: “A Social Innovation Mixer for Edmonton’s Circular Economy.
The people your network has been meaning to introduce you to, all in the same room.
In The Loop is a social innovation mixer for people working in social enterprise, tech for good, social impact, and the circular economy in Edmonton. Not a panel. Not a pitch night. Not a conference. Just the right people, finally in the same room at the same time.”
Time: 5 pm to 8 pm
Location: Brighton Block, 9666 Jasper Avenue
Tickets: Free at Eventbrite

May 29th, Friday – Fight Back Now: Day of Protest: “The Smith government is exceeding its mandate on every front.”
At 11:15am gather in Centennial Plaza south of the downtown Stanley Milner Library 9924 101A Ave NW. At 11:30am, we’ll march to join 600 healthcare workers rallying east of the Edmonton Convention Centre. Rally will be over at 1:00 p.m.
Please wear yellow and consider bringing a sign and noisemaker.
RSVP for updates from local organizers.
Time: 11:15
Location: Start at Centennial Plaza, south of the downtown Stanley Milner Library 9924 101A Ave NW
URL for more Details: Fight Back Now

May 30th, Saturday – Great Ride of Return: “CALLING ALL WHEELS! 🚲🧑‍🦽🛹🛴🧑‍🦼
We ride again in solidarity with all of Palestine, especially those in Gaza who are still held under siege despite a so-called ceasefire.
7 months after the “ceasefire” agreement, Israel is continuing to kill Palestinians in Gaza, keep border crossings closed, and severely restrict access to survival basics like food and shelter.
Global attention has largely turned away from the ongoing genocide. On May 30, inspired by the @gazasunbirds call for solidarity rides to amplify the call for a free Palestine, Edmonton will ride together to call for sustained actions and mutual aid.
👉Gather at 1pm sharp, Earth’s Refillery (95 Street and 108A Ave)
👉Live route map: (link in bio). Follow the bike icon on the map to see where we are as the ride progresses and join us for any part of the route.
👉Post-ride gathering at the Piazza outside of Earth’s Refillery
THINGS TO BRING FOR THE RIDE:
🍉Wear a keffiyeh, free Palestine shirt, or other Palestine solidarity symbol
🇵🇸Attach signs to your ride!
💧Large water bottle to stay hydrated
☀️Sunscreen
🍫Snacks to refuel. The ride begins and ends at @earthsrefillery if you want lovely vegan food at the beginning or end.
💲CASH! We will be selling t-shirts designed by @t_salty to send $ to Gaza, $45 (cash preferred but we will accept e-transfer)”
Time: 1pm
Location: Earth’s Refillery Coop and Cafe, 10831 – 95th Street
Instagram: Yeg Fast for Gaza

May 31st, Sunday – Union Film Screening: ““Up against one of the most powerful companies on the planet, a group of Amazon workers embark on an unprecedented campaign to unionize their warehouse in Staten Island, New York.” 
Shortlisted for the Oscars and named one of the best films of 2024 by the New York Times, New York Magazine, Rolling Stone, Indiewire, and Rotten Tomatoes, witness the incredible story of how the Amazon Labor Union stood up to one of the largest and most powerful companies in the world.”
Time: 6.30 pm
Location: Metro Cinema (8712 109 St NW)
Tickets: Public Interest Alberta

June 1st, Monday – Indigenous Climate Leadership for Our Collective Future: “Born in the fossil fuel capital of Canada, Indigenous Climate Action is holding the predatory fossil fuel industry to account for the massive environmental disaster that is the tar-sands, its lies to the Canadian people and the world about “green oil”, and its distortion of the economy. SCAN! Is proud to partner in this important webinar.
Members of SCAN! – Seniors for Climate Action Now! –want a caring, equitable and caring society. We see the severe changes to climate driven by fossil fuels, colonialism and war and by the complicity of governments. We are angry and deeply worried for this and future generations. We are proud to support the courageous and visionary leadership of Indigenous Climate Action.”
Time: 1pm
Location: Zoom
Register: Indigenous Climate Action

June 4th, Thursday – Homeless Memorial Service:
Time: Noon
Location: Homeless Memorial Plaza, 103a Avenue and 100th Street (between City Hall and the CN Tower)
More Information: Edmonton Coalition on Housing and Homelessness (ECOHH)

June 4th, Thursday – John Vaillant on Fire Weather: “A timely presentation and Q&A with bestselling author John Vaillant, followed by a reception, as a part of the Elbows Up for Climate Summit.
Join us for a timely presentation and Q&A with bestselling author John Vaillant, whose multi-award-winning Fire Weather offers a powerful lens into our rapidly changing relationship with fire—and the fossil fuel systems fueling it.”
Time: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: Art Gallery of Alberta, 2 Sir Winston Churchill Square
Registration: Eventbrite

June 5th, Friday – World Environment Day: Climate change/global heating, biodiversity loss, ocean acidification, deforestation, AMOC/ocean heat transfer system, melting of the ice sheets/glaciers/sea level rise, plastic pollution/pollution, etc. AND political apathy!
BIG job ahead of us.
URL: World Environment Day

June 5th, Friday – Let’s Talk: Climate Cafe: An informal conversation about climate.
Time: 1pm – 2 pm
Location: Earth’s Refillery Coop and Cafe, 10831 – 95th Street

June 6, Saturday – Film Screening of Earth’s Greatest Enemy: “Q&A with director Abby Martin at the Metro Cinema (8712 109 Street) at 3:30pm.
This documentary reveals a hidden truth behind the climate crisis: the role of the U.S. military as the world’s largest institutional polluter. More info at metrocinema.org/event/earths-greatest-enemy
Time: 3.30 pm
Location: Metro Cinema, 8712 109 Street
Tickets: Metro Cinema

June 6th, Saturday – An Evening with Elizabeth May in Edmonton: “This intimate gathering will bring together Green supporters, members, volunteers, and community leaders from across the Edmonton region for an evening of conversation, community, live music, beverages, and nibbles in support of the Green Party of Canada.
Guests will have the opportunity to meet Elizabeth May and fellow Edmonton Greens as we continue building momentum for the important work ahead across Alberta and the Prairies!”
Time: 6.30pm
Location: Private residence near the Victoria Golf Course, downtown Edmonton. The address will be shared with registered attendees prior to the event.
Registration: Green Party of Canada

June 7th, Sunday – National Animal Rights Day: “Join us for an unforgettable day of compassion, connection, and community action as we honor the billions of animals who suffer each year—and celebrate the movement toward a kinder world. 
This year’s National Animal Rights Day (NARD) in Edmonton will include:
A moving ceremony, including poetry and moments of silence while remembering the victims of AG
Speeches from animal advocates and animal lovers
Reading & Signing of the Declaration of Animal Rights
A peaceful march to raise awareness
A joyful celebration with vegan food, music, and community
Mass signing of Petitions / Action stations for Animals
 Let’s fill the park with people who care! Bring your friends, family, and anyone who believes in a more just world for animals.
Want to get involved? We’re still looking for:
 Speakers in animal advocacy, rescue, or sanctuary work
 Vegan food donations or gift cards for our celebration
 Gift certificates for attendees and volunteers
If you’d like to contribute, speak, or donate, please message us or email vegfestvendors@gmail.com
Just want to show up and be part of something meaningful? Amazing — we can’t wait to see you there! #NARD2025 #AnimalRights #VeganActivism #CompassionForAll #EdmontonEvents #ForTheAnimals #NationalAnimalRightsDay #NARDCanada
Time: 12 pm
Location: Earth’s Refillery Coop and Cafe, 10831 – 95th Street
Facebook: 16th National Animal Rights Day

June 7th, Sunday – Reconnect: “You will have a great time at this fun, lively and creative ReConnect event, while taking climate and conservation action. Bring your friends, family, co-workers and neighbours to the Alfred Savage Centre in the River Valley on June 7 to ReConnect:
++ to land and nature 
++ to community and conversation 
++ to tradition and song
++ to caring and creating
++ to climate action and cultural conservation
SCAN!, For Our Kids, Edmonton River Valley Conservation Coalition and Touch Grass Club are gathering for Environment Week to tackle climate change by fostering strong relationships with the land and each other. 
Indoor Activities: crafts, climate chats, ceremony, Corsi-Rothenhal Demos & visioning
Outdoor Activities: drumming, kids’ forest play, native plant sales, guided nature walks
The event goes on, rain or shine
Food truck on site
Time: 12:30 – 4:00pm 
Location: Alfred H Savage Centre (13909 Fox Dr NW, Edmonton)
Register: Eventbrite

June 8th, Monday – World Oceans Day: “World Ocean Day unites millions, across the globe on the 8th of June (and throughout the year) to protect our blue planet.
One Ocean, One Climate, One Future — Together”
URL: World Ocean Day

June 10th, Wednesday – Food Justice YEG Summit: From Project to Movement Activating Edmonton’s Food Justice Ecosystem: “This summit is focused on systems transformation, moving beyond emergency responses to building permanent, rights-based solutions.
Our focus is a critical shift: From 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 to 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴. The day will frame what we learned from the project and identify what must change to tackle food insecurity, waste, and systemic gaps in Edmonton.”
Time: 9am to 4 pm
Location: 9722 – 102nd Street
Facebook: John Humphrey Centre
Register: John Humphrey Centre Zeffy

June 13th, Saturday – Housing is a Human Right: 40 Years of ECOHH: “Join us as we celebrate four decades of dedicated advocacy for housing and homelessness solutions in Edmonton! The Edmonton Coalition on Housing and Homelessness (ECOHH) is a volunteer-run non-profit founded in 1986, working to raise awareness, educate for action, and advocate for change.”
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: Alberta Avenue Community Hall,
URL: Edmonton Coalition on Housing & Homelessness

June 13th and 14th, Saturday and Sunday – Eco-Solar Home Tour: See their website for details of homes, locations, etc.
Time: noon to 5pm
URL: Eco-Solar Home Tour

June 26 – June 28th – Justice4Reel Film Festival 2026: “Justice4Reel is a three-day curated public film and arts festival in Edmonton.
Designed to bridge the gap between abstract human rights and our lived local realities in the heart of Alberta, this three-day journey fosters reflection, shared dialogue, and coordinated civic action.
By using documentary film as a catalyst, Justice4Reel moves beyond interpersonal perspectives to examine the structural challenges shaping our province. It serves as a civic laboratory where the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is transformed from a legal document into a tangible tool for community dignity and accountability.
𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀
A Free Public Celebration: A three-day event featuring documentary screenings, arts-based workshops, and vital community dialogue. Donations are gratefully accepted.
Civic Engagement: A space to explore how human rights—such as dignity, security, and freedom from discrimination—are experienced across Alberta.
Accessibility for All: Hosted at a fully accessible venue with a hybrid model available for remote attendance.
Collaborative Action: Designed to foster connection between audiences, artists, and community leaders to inspire long-term social change.”
Time: various times
Location: ArtsHub Ortona (9722 102 St NW, Edmonton, AB) & Online
More information: John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights

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