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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- August 14th, Friday – MP Action
- August 15th, Saturday – Fuck Your Fascist Pancakes Pancakes for the People
- Cancelled due to the Fringe.August 15th, Saturday – Women in Black Vigil for Non-Violence
- August 16th, Sunday – Palestine Presence at Edmonton Marathon
- August 16th, Sunday – NDP Rose Caucus:
- August 17th, Monday – Treaty No. 6 150 Year Commemoration Celebration
- August 18th, Tuesday – The 4 Billion Dead August International Public Call
- August 18th &19th – Treaty No. 6 150 Year Commemoration
- August 19th, Wednesday – Federal and Provincial Townhall
- August 20th, Thursday – Native Pollinator 101
- August 22nd, Saturday – Vegfest Edmonton
- August 22nd, Saturday – Protecting Our Water for Future Generations
- August 22nd, Saturday – Bit Tech, Bigger Questions – Meta Data Centre
- August 22nd, Saturday – Edmonton Pride Fest
- August 23rd, Sunday – Indigenous Pride Fest
- August 28th, Friday – Building Adaptation Skills for the Changing Climate Workshop
- August 29th, Saturday – Palestine Solidarity Market
- September 1st, Tuesday – Reimagining Safety Film Screening
- September 6th, Sunday – Peace Festival
- September 9th, Wednesday – Climate Conversations Matter
- September 20th, Sunday – Pride Corner on Whyte’s Annual BBQ Fundraiser
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 15th, Saturday – Fuck Your Fascist Pancakes Pancakes for the People: Come out and enjoy community and non-fascist pancakes made by the community for the community.
Time: Ceremony starts at 7am and Pancakes from 8.30am
Location: O’daymin Park, 10150 – 107th Street
Cancelled due to the Fringe. August 15th, 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 16th, Sunday – Palestine Presence at Edmonton Marathon: As hundreds of athletes participate in this event, we will be there to remind people that the Zionist manufactured state of Israel has murdered/killed over 1,000 Palestinian athletes.
Time: 11am
Location 101st Street and Jasper Avenue
Stand in solidarity.
Time: 11am
Location: 100th Street and Jasper Avenue
August 16th, Sunday – NDP Rose Caucus: “Hey Edmonton! Are you a Rose Caucus Member or ally? Come meet your comrades! We’ll be at the Earth’s Refillery Coop on Saturday the 16th of August.”
Time: 6pm to 8pm
Location: Earth’s Refillery & Cafe, 10831 – 95th Street
Instagram: Rose Caucus
August 17th, Monday – Treaty No. 6 150 Year Commemoration Celebration: “Join us for FREE entertainment and activities with main stage performances!
- Headliner: Tia Wood
- MC Conway Kootenay
- DJ Kookum, LOV, Bryce Morin, the Bearhead Sisters and more Indigenous performances!
- Food Vendors
- Artisan Vendors
- Kid Zone including inflatables, face painting and more
- Cultural Activities
Everyone welcome!”
Time: 12 noon to 7 pm
Location: Churchill Square, 99th Street and 102a Avenue
URL: Confederacy of Treaty No.6 First Nations
August 18th, Tuesday – The 4 Billion Dead August International Public Call: “What does it mean to live a life of integrity, in a world where so much harm is caused?
How does it feel to embody the resilience necessary to face the challenges ahead?
4 Billion human deaths now a distinct possibility due to the effects of climate breakdown. The inner work to prepare us for the cataclysmic rupture moments that are coming begins now.
4 Billion dead are embracing curiosity, reflection and resolve to do that inner work so that when the time comes, the critical groundwork has been done.
If you are feeling disillusioned with societies ability to deal with a future that is now locked in to some degree, then come to along to the next 4 Billion Dead International Public Call. Come and hear how a group of everyday people are attempting to foster a culture that is just a little bit different.
Feel the emptiness. Feel the solemnity. There are no words.”
Time: 12 pm MDT
Location: Virtual/Online
Register: Roger Hallam
August 18th &19th – Treaty No. 6 150 Year Commemoration Events: Learn through free workshops including moccasin making, drum & singing, land-based teachings, traditional games, star teachings, rawhide work, bannock & tea, and more.
Space is limited, so registration is required for each event.
Register here: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSdg99cC600VKA…/viewform
August 19th, Wednesday – Federal and Provincial Townhall: Time to show up and let these representatives know what you think about AI Data Centres.
Time: 6pm to 7.30pm
Location: Gibbons Community Cultural Centre, 5115 – 51 Street, GIBBONS
Instagram: Sturgeon County Anti AI
August 20th, Thursday – Native Pollinator 101: “Have you ever wondered about our native pollinators? Who they are? How they live? What we can do to support them?
Join NGM at the garden to learn about native pollinators and what we can do to make our gardens more pollinator-friendly.
During the workshop, we’ll gain knowledge about our many native pollinators AND we will make some native plant seed balls to take home! We’ll follow the beginner pollinator workshop by planting native plants to make the community garden a more colourful and pollinator-friendly space.
Let’s grow a food system that benefits our communities AND one that is in harmony with the land.”
Time: 6.30 pm to 8.00pm
Location: West Ritchie Community Garden, 7900A – 101 Street
Instagram: New Grocery Movement
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 – Protecting Our Water for Future Generations: “Water connects all of us.
Protecting lakes, rivers, and watersheds means protecting the communities, wildlife, and future generations that depend on them.
On Saturday, August 22, the Alberta Legislature Grounds will host a women and indigenous led protest and rally bringing together Elders, Knowledge Keepers, youth, environmental advocates, artists, scientists, and community members to share stories, teachings, lived experiences, and calls to action for protecting water.”
Time: 12 noon to 3 pm
Location: Alberta Legislature Building (north steps)
August 22nd, Saturday – Bit Tech, Bigger Questions – Meta Data Centre: “Exploring the questions our community should be asking through the lens of stewardship, transparency, accountability, and responsible development.”
Time: 1 pm tp 3 pm
Location St. Albert Curling Rink, 3 Tache Street, St. Albert (upstairs)
Register: Eventbrite
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
August 28th, Friday – Building Adaptation Skills for the Changing Climate Workshop:
Time: 5pm to 8pm
Location: Stanley A Milner Library, 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square
Inspiration Room, 2nd Floor
Registration: Edmonton Sustainable Fashion Show
August 29th, Saturday – Palestine Solidarity Market: “Show your solidarity with the people of Gaza! In collaboration with Earth’s Refillery and Paper Birch Books, we are hosting a solidarity market to fundraise for Bridge of Solidarity, an anti-capitalist mutual aid organization led by Gazans, for Gazans.
We will be selling:
📚Books
✨Stickers
‼️Buttons
📑Zines
🎨Artwork
And more! We will also feature vendors selling their wares to support Bridge of Solidarity, and activist organizations sharing their causes and supporting Palestinian solidarity. Fundraiser market for Bridge of Solidarity: an anti-capitalist mutual aid organization in Gaza.
Collaboration between Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), Paper Birch Books, and Earth’s Refillery Coop & Cafe.”
Time: 10 am to 5pm
Location: Earth’s Refillery & Cafe, 10831 – 95th Street
Instagram: SJP.UofA
September 1st, Tuesday – Reimagining Safety Film Screening: Thoughtful Tuesday returns for another season.
“Reimagining Safety” illustrates the history and impact of policing, why harmful aspects persist, the role of the media, and how resources and care-based interventions reduce crime while improving societal conditions.” – from IMDb
Coffee, teas, drinks, and food will be available for purchase until 6pm.
Time: 6pm
Location: Earth’s Refillery & Cafe, 10831 – 95th Street
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 9th, Wednesday – Climate Conversations Matter: “Seniors for Climate is hosting Dr. Katharine Hayhoe for a webinar discussing the critical importance of talking about the climate crisis. Dr. Hayhoe is an atmospheric scientist whose research focuses on understanding the impacts of climate change on people and the planet. She is known for her ability to translate complex climate issues into accessible public discourse.”
Time: 4.30pm MT
Location: Virtual/Zoom
Register: Seniors for Climate
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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