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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- June 25th, Thursday – National Day of Action
- June 26th, Friday – Critical Mass
- June 26th – June 28th – Justice4Reel Film Festival 2026
- June 27th, Saturday – Albertans for a United Canada
- June 27th, Saturday – Say NO to AI Data Centres
- June 28th, Sunday – Coffee at Earth’s Coop Cafe
- June 28th, Sunday – Solar Fest
- June 28th, Sunday – Fairy Garden Picnic
- July 4th & 5th, Saturday and Sunday – Communist Summer School: The School of Revolutions
- July 11th, Saturday – Dr. Norman Finkelstein | Palestine Grave Diggers
June 25th, Thursday – National Day of Action: “Join your neighbours on June 25th at 12:00PM outside the office of Edmonton-Centre MP Eleanor Olszewski to deliver an MOU from the people!
The Canadian government has been prioritizing the profits of oil and gas companies over the safety of our communities, the survival of our wildlife, and the future of our planet.
Enough is enough. Join the National Day of Action as we push MPs across the country to put people first!”
Time: 12pm
Location: MP Eleanor Olszewsk’s office, 12220 Stoney Plain Road
URL: 350.org
June 26th, Friday – Critical Mass: “Critical Mass returns on the last Friday of Bike Month.
If you’ve never attended before, think of it as a celebration of cycling in all its forms. Hundreds of people coming together to enjoy the city by bike, meet new people, and demonstrate just how many Edmontonians choose active transportation every day.
Whether you’re a daily commuter, a weekend rider, or simply curious about Edmonton’s cycling community, Critical Mass is one of the easiest ways to experience the energy and diversity of cycling in our city.”
Time: 5.30 pm
Location: Alexander Circle, 13301 – 103 AVENUE NW
Instagram: yeb.bike
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
June 27th, Saturday – Albertans for a United Canada:
Time: 12 to 2 pm
Location: Alberta Legislature Building (I assume the north steps), 10800 – 97th Avenue
June 27th, Saturday – Say NO to AI Data Centres:
Time: 2pm
Location: Legislature Grounds
Instagram: No AI Centres Edmonton
June 28th, Sunday – Coffee at Earth’s Coop Cafe: Vegan meet up! You don’t have to be vegan to join in this community conversation.
“A casual opportunity to meet up with other local vegans for open discussion.
Purchase a beverage to support a small business and enjoy the art of conversation! All ages welcome.”
Time: 11am
Location: Earth’s Refillery Coop and Cafe, 10831 – 95th Street
Facebook event: YEG Vegan Social Club
June 28th, Sunday – Solar Fest: “Join us Sunday, June 28 for our very own Solar Fest!
Featuring DIY creations and more hi-tech ways of capturing the sun’s energy, how to power communities with it, and much more!
You can even get a fresh solar haircut from True Blue Barber & Shop
What do you think? Is solar the future of clean energy??”
Time: 12 pm to 3pm (yes, the poster says 11 am but it is being revised)
Location: Earth’s Refillery Coop and Cafe, 10831 – 95th Street
Facebook: Earth’s Refillery Coop & Cafe
June 28th, Sunday – Fairy Garden Picnic: “The fairies are in the garden, wondering what will happen to their water, land, and air. Wondering – what can they do?
Celebrate queerness in nature – Enjoy games, crafts and activities while learning about the organizations creating habitat for the fae to thrive where they live and love.”
Time: 2 – 6pm
Location: Paul Kane Park, 10220 121st Street
Instagram for updates: Touch Grass Club
July 4th & 5th, Saturday and Sunday – Communist Summer School: The School of Revolutions: “We have entered an epoch of revolutions. In the past few years, revolutions and mass movements have erupted in more than 10 countries. From Nepal to Kenya, Serbia to Bangladesh, ordinary people are taking their fate in their own hands, and trying to find a way out of the crisis of capitalism.”
Register: Marxist Canada
Facebook event page: Edmonton Communists
July 11th, Saturday – Dr. Norman Finkelstein | Palestine Grave Diggers: “Join internationally renowned political scholar Dr. Norman Finkelstein alongside Dr. Farhan Chak for a powerful and timely evening exploring one of the most urgent humanitarian and political issues of our time.
Through critical discussion, historical analysis, and audience Q&A, this special event will examine media narratives, global responsibility, humanitarian realities, and the broader political context shaping public discourse today.”
This is a fundraising event for Penny Appeal.
time: 5pm
location: JW Marriott Edmonton ICE District, 10344 102 Street Northwest
Tickets: Eventbrite
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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