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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- July 30th, Thursday – Earth Overshoot Day 2026
- July 30th, Thursday – World Day against Trafficking in Persons:
- July 30th, Thursday – Letter Writing in the Park
- July 31st, Friday – Critical Mass Ride
- August 1st, Saturday – Women in Black Vigil for Non-Violence
- August 2nd, Sunday – Protest Meta’s AI Data Centre
- August 2nd, Sunday – Heritage Festival Presence
- August 6th, Thursday – Hiroshima Anniversary Chalkout
- August 9th, Sunday – A guided river valley nature walk for kids 8-13
- August 10th, Monday – Organizers Workshop
- August 11th, Tuesday – Orphan Well Cleanup in Alberta
- August 14th, Friday – MP Action
- August 22nd, Saturday – Vegfest Edmonton
- August 22nd, Saturday – Edmonton Pride Fest
- August 23rd, Sunday – Indigenous Pride Fest
- September 6th, Sunday – Peace Festival
- September 20th, Sunday – Pride Corner on Whyte’s Annual BBQ Fundraiser
July 30th, Thursday – Earth Overshoot Day 2026: “Earth Overshoot Day marks the date when humanity’s demand for ecological resources and services in a given year exceeds what our planet’s ecosystems can regenerate in that year. This ecological deficit spending is possible because we can overuse ecological resources. Such overuse leads to the liquidation of ecological resources and the accumulation of waste, most prominently carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. As overspending cannot last, overshoot will end. The question is only how: by design or disaster.”
BTW – Canada’s Overshoot Day was March 8th. Since then, we have been living on ecological debt.
URL: Footprint Network
July 30th, Thursday – World Day against Trafficking in Persons:
URL for information: United Nations
July 30th, Thursday – Letter Writing in the Park: “ome wielding your favourite pen! We are putting on a letter writing session next Thursday!
We have heard from many politicians that some of the most effective letters are the ones that are written from scratch, from the heart.
We’ll be set up in Miyonohk park (102nd ave and 107 st), to help you do just that, with a list of talking points and important info to drop into your letter. We’ll send all that mail off too!
Drop us a DM to let us know you’re interested!
Time: 6 pm to 8pm
Location: Miyonohk Park (102nd Avenue and 107th Street
Instagram: Climate Justice Edmonton
July 31st, Friday – Critical Mass Ride: “Ride together, be visible, and show Edmonton that safe streets have public support.
Critical Mass is for everyone. Kids on cargo bikes, bakfiets, trailers, and their own bikes are welcome. People on e-bikes, rollerblades, scooters, skateboards, and other human-scale mobility devices are welcome too. Basically: anything that does not have a gas motor.”
Time: 6pm
Location: Start at Inglewood Linear Park, 11740 121 Street
Register: YEG Bike Coalition on Eventbrite
August 1st, 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
August 2nd, Sunday – Protest Meta’s AI Data Centre:
Time: 11 am to 1pm
Location: Sturgeon County Offices, 9613 – 100th Street, Morinville
August 2nd, Sunday – Heritage Festival Presence: This is a peaceful action to bring awareness that Israel should not be participating in the Heritage Festival.
Time: 1pm
Location: Hawrelak Park (at this time I suggest people show up at the main entrance from Groat Road)
August 6th, Thursday – Hiroshima Anniversary Chalkout: “Join the Edmonton Peace Council in a chalk-out at Churchill Square to make chalk outlines to mimic the bodies burnt into the brickwork, as part of the anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima. Help us raise awareness of NATO’s nuclear first strike policy and the fact that Canada has yet to sign the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.”
Time: 8am
Location: Churchill Square
August 9th, Sunday – A guided river valley nature walk for kids 8-13: “A guided 3.5 hour walk with naturalist Michelle Harris. Find animal homes, name native plants, and make nature art to take home.”
Time: 1 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: Sir Wilfred Laurier Park, 13221 Buena Vista Road Northwest (Look for Michelle in the south end of the Zoo parking lot holding a Canadian Flag.)
Tickets: Eventbrite
August 10th, Monday – Organizers Workshop: “Join the Youth Climate Corps, Climate Justice Edmonton, and the Canadian Red Cross in a joint effort workshop for Edmonton-based organizers!
Whether you’ve been organizing for years or you’re looking for a place to start, you’re welcome here. Come meet other people who refuse to sit on the sidelines, build new skills, and leave with new connections, fresh ideas, and a reminder that collective action is still one of the most powerful forces we have.”
This is full, but if they hear from enough people, perhaps they will add more spaces or schedule another event.
Time: 5.30pm
Registration: Climate Justice Edmonton
August 11th, Tuesday – Orphan Well Cleanup in Alberta: See poster for details.
The fossil fuel industry continue to pollute and to externalize costs for profit.
Normally, I don’t post things outside of the immediate Edmonton area but some people might be interested in this meeting and in learning from rural landowners what challenges they are facing.
Time: 7pm
Location: Pioneer Agriculture Centre (Warburg Community Hall), 5335-50a Avenue, Warburg, AB
August 14th, Friday – MP Action: “Want to do something about this weird summer weather and say no to pipelines with your community? See you on the 14th”
Time: 12.30pm
Location: MP Diotte’s Office, 10212 – 127th Avenue
August 22nd, Saturday – Vegfest Edmonton: Come and enjoy all things vegan. Edmonton has a large vegan/plant-based community.
Time: 11am to 7pm
Location: Athlone Community Hall, 13010 129 Street NW
Facebook: Vegfest
August 22nd, Saturday – Edmonton Pride Fest: “Join thousands as we take over the streets of downtown Edmonton for the Edmonton Pride Parade & Trans March!🕐
Then keep the celebration going with PrideFest at FanPark!
🎤 Live Entertainment & Beer Gardens: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
⭐ Featuring RÊVE and the best of Edmonton’s 2SLGBTQ+ talent.
🎟️ FREE General Admission
Gather your friends, wear your Pride, and be part of one of Edmonton’s biggest celebrations of the year! 🌈”
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Downtown Edmonton
Instagram: Edmonton Pride Fest
August 23rd, Sunday – Indigenous Pride Fest:
Time: 12 to 8pm
Location: Fan park, 10104 104 Avenue
September 6th, Sunday – Peace Festival: “A festival with live musicians, artist vendors, food, and DJs. Entry is $6, 70% of proceeds go to fundraising for the Canadian Network on Cuba, the rest will go to the Edmonton Peace Council. Come join us for a day of celebrating peace!”
Time: Doors open at 10AM
Location: Alberta Avenue Community Hall, 9210 118 Avenue NW, T6G0N4
Price: Entry is $6
September 20th, Sunday – Pride Corner on Whyte’s Annual BBQ Fundraiser:
Time: TBA
Location: Government House Park
Instagram: Pride Corner on Whyte
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 as captions, is by Michael. If you have any events not listed that you feel should be on the AA, please email them to me at michael.kalmanovitch@gmail.com.
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