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 8th, Thursday – American Doctor
- 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 8th, Thursday – Donation Drive
- October 10th, Saturday – Protecting Water for Future Generations
- October 10th, Saturday – 3rd Year of Genocide in Gaza
- October 11th, Sunday – Fix a Flat; a Clinic for Women and Gender Minorities
- October 12th, 13th, 19th, and 20th – NAZA Documentary
- 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 15th, Thursday – Palestine 101 Workshop
- October 15th, Thursday – SCAN Edmonton Meeting
- October 16th, Friday – World Food Day
- October 16th, Friday – Forever Canadian Rally
- October 17th, Saturday – We Are Jane Doe
- October 17th, Saturday – Women in Black Vigil for Non-Violence
- 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 – Militarisation of Colleges
- 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
October 8th, Thursday – American Doctor: Three American doctors worked in Gaza, and this is a documentary about their experience.
Time: 6.30pm film starts at 7pm
Location: Canada Palestine Cultural Association, 13312 142 Street
Tickets 20$: Canada Palestine Cultural Association
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 – Donation Drive: Support 4B Harm Reduction create donation packs to give away at the National Housing Day of Action rally in November.
Time: 6-9pm
Location: Earth’s Refillery & Cafe, 10831 – 95th Street
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 11th, Sunday – Fix a Flat; a Clinic for Women and Gender Minorities: “We’re excited to teach a really useful repair skill to people who’re often underrepresented in the bike world, and who might be new to our shop. So if you’ve never fixed a flat, or just want to brush up on your technique, please come! The clinic runs from 6pm to 9pm and you can join at any time.”
Time: 6pm
Location: Bike Edmonton, 10612 – 105th Avenue
Registration: Zeffy
October 12th, 13th, 19th, and 20th – NAZA Documentary: “In secret conversations on the rooftops of Tel Aviv at night, the systems behind Israel’s calculated mass killing of Palestinian civilians in Gaza are revealed by the people who designed and operated them.”
Time: various times – see website
Location: Metro Cinema, 8712 109 Street
URL: Metro Cinema
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 15th, Thursday – Palestine 101 Workshop: “Join us for a weekly workshop exploring Palestinian history, the struggle for justice, and ways to combat anti-Palestinian racism. Take part in meaningful dialogue and build understanding and solidarity.”
Time: 7:00–8:00 PM
Location: Kahwa Raw Cafe, 180 Mistatim Rd NW
October 15th, Thursday – SCAN Edmonton Meeting: See poster for details.
Time: 7 – 8.30pm
Location: Virtual
October 16th, Friday – World Food Day: “Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow.
Forward-thinking solutions, combined with traditional knowledge and inclusive approaches, can help ensure that everyone has access to sufficient, diverse, safe, and nutritious foods, while safeguarding the planet for future generations.”
URL: UN FAO
October 16th, Friday – Forever Canadian Rally: A Forever Canadian love-in.
You need to register, and the number of people is limited, so click and register.
Remember to take your government-issued identification with you to enter.
PS: Don’t forget the Unity Rally on October 18th at the legislature
Time: evening
Location: Expo Centre
Register: Forever Canadian
October 17th, Saturday – We Are Jane Doe: “We march in solidarity with survivors of sexual assault and abuse – to break the silence, amplify their voices, and stand for justice, accountability, and change.”
Time: 10am
Location: Alberta Legislature
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 17th, 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 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 – Militarisation of Colleges: ” An educational event focusing on the military encroachment on postsecondary education. The topics will include the general ways that military presence on campus impacts student life and academic freedom of expression, as well as more specific targeted focus on what NATO DIANA and ERDA at the University of Alberta specifically are.
Host: Edmonton Peace Council with support from the Young Communist League of Canada – Jim Brady Club”
Time: 2-4PM
Location: University of Alberta – Biological Sciences Building, Room BS-M-137
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
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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