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 20th, Thursday – Native Pollinator 101
• August 21st, Saturday – Arts, Storytelling & Public Imagination
• 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 3rd, Thursday – Campaign Launch: Together: NO!
• September 6th, Sunday – Peace Festival
• September 8th, Tuesday – Thoughtful Tuesday Screening: Sugarcane:
• September 9th, Wednesday – Climate Conversations Matter
• September 20th, Sunday – Pride Corner on Whyte’s Annual BBQ Fundraiser

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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 21st, Saturday – Arts, Storytelling & Public Imagination: “A creative development session focused on turning reflections into public-facing art, writing and storytelling. This session will include a story-circle panel (with Renee Williams with Edmonton Arts Council, Suvi Sharma (Silver’s Wind), Shiza Wasi with Public Interest Alberta, Nikki Hulowski with the Actors Toolbox Film Program, Mayowa Ajibodu (The Live Initiative), Danni Okemaw (Faculty of Native Studies, U of A and Co-founder, Nimihitotan) and Kennedy Daniels Peterson, Founder of Albertan Parents Protecting Public Learning and Education). It will also include an artivists roundtable.”
Time: 6pm to 8.30 pm
Location: Edmonton Public Library – Stanley A. Milner (Downtown)
Register: Eventbrite

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 3rd, Thursday – Campaign Launch: Together: NO!: “Enough is enough – Albertans have bigger priorities than another divisive political fight. It’s time to focus on healthcare, affordability, jobs and our future.”
Time: 6.30pm
Location: Beverly Heights Community League, 4209 111 Avenue
URL: Alberta referendum 2026

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 8th, Tuesday – Thoughtful Tuesday Screening: Sugarcane: “Sugarcane is a compelling 2024 documentary that delves into the harrowing legacy of the Canadian Indian residential school system. The film investigates the discovery of unmarked graves at St. Joseph’s Mission near Williams Lake, British Columbia, bringing to light the physical and sexual abuses endured by Indigenous children.” – from Documentary Area.
Time: 6.30pm
Location: Earth’s Refillery & Cafe, 10831 – 95th Street
Register for free: Eventbrite

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

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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.