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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• October 1st to 8th – Week Without Driving
• October 3rd, Saturday – North American Day of Protest Against Data Centres
• October 3rd, Saturday – Women in Black Vigil for Non-Violence:
• October 3rd, Saturday – Ride for Gaza
• October 3rd, Saturday – Solidarity Symposium
• October 5th, Monday – PSA General Members Meeting
• October 6th, Tuesday – Thoughtfull Tuesday Screening and Discussion: The Settlers
• October 7th, Wednesday – Walk & Roll to School Day
• October 7th, Wednesday – 3 Years of Genocide!
• October 7th, Wednesday – Reference Volunteer Online Training
• October 8th, Thursday – Active Transportation | Climate Change and Health Action Talk
• October 8th, Thursday – Community Leagues as Climate Hubs
• October 8th, Thursday – ECOHH General Meeting
• October 10th, Saturday – Protecting Water for Future Generations
• October 10th, Saturday – 3rd Year of Genocide in Gaza
• October 13th, Tuesday – Thoughtful Tuesday Screening & Discussion: All the World is Green
• October 13th, Tuesday – Trans Under Attack: Understanding Alberta’s Anti-Trans Policies
• October 13th, Tuesday – Earth’s Changing Climate – Confronting the Challenge presented by Dr. Martin Bush
• October 17th, Saturday – Repair Cafe:
• October 18th, Sunday – Unity Rally at the Legislature
• October 20th, Tuesday – Thoughtful Tuesday Screening & Discussion: Code Red
• October 22, Thursday – What’s hope got to do with it? Climate action, mental health and “active” hope
• October 27th, Tuesday – Thoughtful Tuesday Screening & Discussion: Coexistence My Ass!
• October 30th, Friday – Halloween Scare-aoke Night

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October 1st to 8th – Week Without Driving: “Have you ever reflected on what your life would be like if driving wasn’t an option?
More than one third of our population are nondrivers.
Nondrivers are people with disabilities, young people, seniors and people who can’t afford cars or gas. The Week Without Driving, now an international awareness and advocacy campaign, was created so that those who have the option to drive can learn firsthand about the barriers and challenges that nondrivers face. Together, we can create communities that include all of us.”
Location: Wherever you are at
URL: Paths For People

October 3rd, Saturday – North American Day of Protest Against Data Centres: Come down to the legislature grounds for the Edmonton branch of the North American day of protest against AI!
The event will feature guest speakers, music and solidarity on the steps of the provincial legislature from 11am-1pm
Bring a sign, a friend and some energy! 
Time: 11 am to 1 pm
Location: Alberta Provincial Legislature Building
Facebook: Sturgeon County Anti AI

October 3rd, 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

October 3rd, Saturday – Ride for Gaza: Get ready for Saturday, October 3! Our next Palestine solidarity ride and fundraiser is starting and ending at Earth’s Refillery Coop at 1pm. All wheels are welcome 🚲🧑‍🦽🛹🛴🧑‍🦼
More details about the ride to come in the next week.
Since 2023, escalated Israeli violence has resulted in at least 75,000 known deaths (about 1 out of 33 people in Gaza). Palestinians in occupied Gaza are still confronting genocidal conditions imposed by Israel despite a declared ceasefire in October 2025. Essential and nutritious food items necessary for a balanced diet are often unavailable due to Israel blocking these items from entering Gaza – only 35% of aid trucks have been allowed into Gaza after the ceasefire.
We hope you will join our ride in support of an end to the genocide and occupation. We are raising funds for YEG4GAZA to support mutual aid work directly benefiting Palestinians in Edmonton with families in Gaza and Egypt.
Our ride is inspired by the Gaza Sunbirds who compete internationally in para-cycling events and provide direct mutual aid in Gaza to displaced families seeking emergency supplies. The Gaza Sunbirds have mobilized many grassroots, community groups to organize solidarity rides on their streets which call for the end of Israel’s occupation of Palestine.”
Time: 1-4pm
Location: Earth’s Refillery & Cafe, 10831 – 95th Street
Instagram: YEG Fast For Gaza

October 3rd, Saturday – Solidarity Symposium: “We’re organizing the first ever event by the Edmonton Anarchist Bookfair collective since 2019! This won’t be a full bookfair, but a one-night Solidarity Symposium featuring speakers, food, music, and some radical literature, of course!
The Solidarity Symposium is free, public event, hosted by the Edmonton Anarchist Bookfair at Co*Lab. It’ll be a space to connect, network, celebrate, and highlight local and international struggles, with a spirit of openness toward intersecting traditions, visions, and practices. Our aim is to introduce anarchism to the public; to further elaborate on current and historical ideas, and; to foster dialogue between various anarchist tendencies.
Topics include:
Class consciousness and collective action
Mutual aid, harm reduction and carceral abolition
Decolonization and anti-imperialism globally and locally
Climate justice, migrant justice, and more!
See our website (follow the QR code) for more info and updates including a schedule/program to be finalized in the coming weeks!”
Time: 3pm to 10pm
Location: CoLab, 9641 102A Avenue
Facebook: Edmonton Anarchist Bookfair

October 5th, Monday – PSA General Members Meeting: “As part of our efforts to continue building our community, PSA is excited to invite you to our first General Members Meeting since being suspended as a group.
Things will be looking a little different this time but it’ll be a great chance to share more info about current & future campaigns.
Best part? Refreshments will be provided!
Everyone has a part to play, so come on Oct. 5th to find your place in the movement. 🇵🇸”
Time: 5pm
Location: MacEwan Clocktower, 10700 104 Avenue
Register: PSA

October 6th, Tuesday – Thoughtfull Tuesday Screening and Discussion: The Settlers: “Louis Theroux travels to the West Bank to meet some of the large and growing community of religious-nationalist Israeli settlers based there. Since October 7th, 2023, the settlers have been emboldened to expand their areas of control. Louis travels throughout the territory to understand the consequences of their activity.”
Time: 6pm
Location: Earth’s Refillery & Cafe, 10831 – 95th Street
Free Registration: Eventbrite

October 7th, Wednesday – Walk & Roll to School Day: Children learn all sorts of things. They learn from doing, role models, books, etc. On this day, you can share some time with your child and walk, or roll with your child to school.
URL for more information: Walk Bike to School

October 7th, Wednesday – 3 Years of Genocide!: If this outrages you, makes you sad, makes you question what you have been told, etc. then come and stand in solidarity on October 10th as we march down Whyte Avenue.

October 7th, Wednesday – Reference Volunteer Online Training: “We’re trying something a bit different for our October reference volunteer online training — a special weeknight timeslot!
💌 Learn how to answer letters we get from people who are incarcerated and seeking research info.”
Time: 5pm
Location:: Virtual/Online
Register: Octoberf 7th, Wednesday – Reference Volunteer Online Training: “We’re trying something a bit different for our October reference volunteer online training — a special weeknight timeslot!
💌 Learn how to answer letters we get from people who are incarcerated and seeking research info.”
Time: 5pm
Location:: Virtual/Online
Register: Prison Library Support Network
Instagram: Prison Library Support Network

October 8th, Thursday – Active Transportation | Climate Change and Health Action Talk: “Join us on October 8th, 2026 for a Climate Change and Health Action Talk exploring the connections between active transportation, climate change, and public health, co-hosted by the Climate Change + Health Hub in partnership with the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) @cape_doctors.
As we recognize Planetary Health Day of Action on October 6, we’ll explore how active transportation can advance climate action and improve public health.
Hear from Genevieve Montemurro, Fizzy Fan, and Becca Denley @beccadenley through a series of short, evidence-informed presentations, followed by an interactive panel discussion where they are joined by Suzanne Perkins and Adrienne Konrad.
This event will be hosted in English with French Accessibility. More information to come!”
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Virtual/Zoom
Register: University of Alberta

October 8th, Thursday – ECOHH General Meeting: “Join ECOHH to learn about harm reduction with 4B and to prepare for National Housing Day of Action. Angie (4B Harm Reduction) will discuss the public spaces bylaw and ways that you can support the community. We will also prepare picket signs and other protest material for ECOHH’s National Housing Day of Action event (November 22). 
Please note that Earth’s Refillery has limited space. While we want everyone to join, event capacity will be low. We encourage folks who can’t attend to provide send donations to 4B Harm Reduction Society (e-transfer: info@4bharmredux.org)
Time: 6pm
Location: Earth’s Refillery & Cafe, 10831 – 95th Street
Register: Zeffy

October 8th, Thursday – Community Leagues as Climate Hubs: “Join @theefcl to explore how our community leagues can support us and our neighbours across Edmonton when dealing with unprecedented weather and climate events.
Childcare and food are provided.
This session is meant for community members to provide input and have their concerns addressed.”
Time: 6.30 pm to 8pm
Location: North Glenora Commonity League, 13535 109A Avenue
Instagram: Tough Grass

October 10th, Saturday – Protecting Water for Future Generations:
Time: 12 to 3.30pm
Location: Alberta Legislature

October 10th, Saturday – 3rd Year of Genocide in Gaza: Join us as we mark the third year of an ongoing genocide in Gaza.
Not in our name! Never again means never again for everyone, everywhere.
Time: 1pm
Location: Dr. Wilbert McIntyre Park, 83rd Avenue – 104th Street
Facebook: Edmonton Activist Calendar

October 13th, Tuesday – Thoughtful Tuesday Screening & Discussion: All the World is Green: “All the World Is Green is a 2026 documentary directed by Mirko Pincelli that examines how our global food system and appetite for animal products drive climate breakdown.
The cafe will be open until the start of the documentary (6pm) for beverages, treats, and food so come a little early to get beverages and food in a timely manner.”
Time: 6pm
Location: Earth’s Refillery & Cafe, 10831 – 95th Street
Registration: Eventbrite

October 13th, Tuesday – Trans Under Attack: Understanding Alberta’s Anti-Trans Policies.: “What does it actually mean to be trans in Alberta right now?
For our third session, we’re turning to the present with “Trans Under Attack: Understanding Alberta’s Anti-Trans Policies.”
Designed especially for newcomers and community members unfamiliar with Canada’s legal and political landscape, this session offers an accessible look at current policies and legislation affecting trans communities in Alberta, and what they mean for individuals, families, communities, and human rights.”
Time: 6 pm – 7:30 pm MDT
Location: Virtual/online (GoogleMeet)
Register: Rang De Pride

October 13th, Tuesday – Earth’s Changing Climate – Confronting the Challenge presented by Dr. Martin Bush: “Climate Action for Lifelong Learners (CALL) and Seniors for Climate Action Now! (SCAN!) are pleased to present an up-to-date, in depth, inspiring and accessible climate course with Dr. Martin Bush, a leading expert in climate science and renewable energy.
The course will review and analyze the global impacts of the worsening climate crisis.
Solutions to the crisis will be presented and discussed, with a focus on renewable sources of energy, electrification, distributed systems, and energy efficiency. 
The future impact of climate change on Canada is examined and measures to protect Canadians from the increasingly dangerous threats posed by the climate will be proposed. 
We will examine what Canadians can do to take action: individually, within their community, and in the municipalities and provinces where they reside.
Perfect for anyone curious, concerned, or eager to get informed.”
Time: This is an 8-week course 11:00 am. – 12:30 p.m. MDT
Location: Virtual
Registration: Zeffy

October 17th, Saturday – Repair Cafe: The Radical Act of Repairing!
Bring 1 item per person in need of repair. Our handy volunteers will assist you with mending/repairing your item, teaching you the skills to do your own repairs in the future!
Time: 11 am to 2pm
Location: Earth’s Refillery & Cafe, 10831 – 95th Street

October 18th, Sunday – Unity Rally at the Legislature: Let’s raise our voices and make some noise for a brighter and more hopeful Alberta for everyone! Bring a friend, signs, water, snacks, and a noisemaker! RSVP
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. MDT
Location: Legislature Building · Edmonton, 10800 97 Ave

October 20th, Tuesday – Thoughtful Tuesday Screening & Discussion: Code Red: “A video exploration of how degrowth and doughnut economics seek to build a sustainable and inclusive future.
The cafe will be open until the start of the documentary (6pm) for beverages, treats, and food so come a little early to get beverages and food in a timely manner.”
Time: 6pm
Location: Earth’s Refillery & Cafe, 10831 – 95th Street
Registration: Eventbrite

October 22, Thursday – What’s hope got to do with it? Climate action, mental health and “active” hope: “Hope can be a controversial term when it comes to climate change. Does it placate, or motivate? Is it a feeling, or an action? Does it lead to passivity, or can it sustain struggle and remind us what we are fighting for?
Join the University of Alberta’s Climate Change + Health Hub and the Alberta Chapter of Climate Justice Universities Unions for a panel and interactive workshop exploring the relationship between climate action, mental health, and hope.”
Time: 3:15 – 5:00 PM MT
Location: KHRA 2-131 (Kipnes Academy, formerly known as ECHA), University of Alberta
Register: Climate Hub

October 27th, Tuesday – Thoughtful Tuesday Screening & Discussion: Coexistence My Ass!: “Coexistence, My Ass! follows Israeli activist-comedian Noam Shuster Eliassi as she creates a comedy show by the same name. Shot over five tumultuous years, the film traces Noam’s personal, professional, and political journey in tandem with the region’s steady deterioration. Raised in a bilingual Israeli-Palestinian village – the only intentionally integrated community in the country – Noam grows disillusioned with traditional peace activism. She pivots to stand-up and quickly attracts attention across the Middle East. But as her star rises, everything around her falls apart.
The cafe will be open until the start of the documentary (6pm) for beverages, treats, and food so come a little early to get beverages and food in a timely manner”
Time: 6pm
Location: Earth’s Refillery & Cafe, 10831 – 95th Street
Registration: Eventbrite

October 30th, Friday – Halloween Scare-aoke Night: “Costume contests, Karaoke and compassion! Let’s have a spooktacular evening of fun and fright while supporting our beloved FARRM Sanctuary!
Come out and enjoy:
• Costume Contest — dress to impress!
• Karaoke — grab the mic and show us what you’ve got!
• Great company, Halloween fun & compassion for animals
Most importantly, all proceeds from the event will go to FARRM Animal Sanctuary, helping provide care and a safe haven for animals in need.
Bring your friends, put on your favorite costume, sing a song (or two!), and celebrate Halloween while supporting a wonderful cause.
Come for the fun. Stay for the compassion. Make a difference for animals.”
Time: 7pm
Location: Athlone Community Hall, 13010 – 129th Street
Tickets 10$: Zeffy

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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.