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 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 19th and 20th – NAZA Documentary
- 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 23rd, Friday – Take Back the Night
- October 24th, Saturday – Peace Train Vigil
- October 27th, Tuesday – Thoughtful Tuesday Screening & Discussion: Coexistence My Ass!
- October 30th, Friday – Halloween Scare-aoke Night
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 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 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 23rd, Friday – Take Back the Night: “March on Whyte ave – All humans welcome!
Women without fear – WE KEEP US SAFE!
Speakers, hot soup and tea by donation after the march
Time: Gather at Gazebo Park – 8331 104 St 6pm
Location: start at Gazebo Park – 8331 104 Street and end at Trinity Lutheran Church – 10014 81 Ave
October 24th, Saturday – Peace Train Vigil: Join local peace activists in a vigil of solidarity with 50 people on the Peace Train. The fifty people are travelling to Ottawa to ask our government to establish a National Centre for Peace and Justice.
Time: 6.30pm but check the status at https://tsimobile.viarail.ca/
Location: Via Rail Station Edmonton, 12360 121st Street
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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