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 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 – Wetlands Day of Action
- October 23rd, Friday – Take Back the Night
- October 24th, Saturday – Hey Dude, How’s Your Climate Emotions?
- October 24th, Saturday – Peace Train Vigil
- October 25th, Sunday – 132nd Avenue Bike Tour
- October 25th, Sunday – Free Palestine Human Presence
- October 27th, Tuesday – Thoughtful Tuesday Screening & Discussion: Coexistence My Ass!
- October 28th, Wednesday – Workshop: Inclusive Transportation with Veronica O. Davis
- October 28th, Wednesday – Veronica O. Davis: Inclusive Transportation
- October 30th, Friday – Halloween Scare-aoke Night
- November 3rd, Tuesday – Climate Extremes: Agriculture
- November 5th, Thursday – How to Start a Bike Bus
- November 10th, Tuesday – Thoughtful Tuesday: Milked: White Lies in Dairy Land
- November 24th, Tuesday – Thoughtful Tuesday – Israelism: The awakening of young American Jews
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 – Wetlands Day of Action: “Day of Action give your voice to the wetlands and call your MLA and Minister of Environment and Protected Areas Grant Hunter
The Government of Alberta is proposing changes that would remove oversight for seasonal and temporary wetlands on agricultural land. Previously, before disturbing any type of wetland, there was an assessment of its value to ensure you were not degrading or destroying particular beneficial ones. But under proposed changes, the provincial government has made the blanket decision that these types of wetlands are expendable.”
Time: 9 – 5pm (UCP office hours)
Location: wherever you have your phone
Action: Phone your MLA and the Minister of Environment 780-427-2391
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 – Hey Dude, How’s Your Climate Emotions?: “Navigating climate grief amid living through the climate crisis, whilst politicians favour profits and extraction and blatantly disregard the urgency needed towards a just transition, is a lot for each and every one of us to process. You don’t need to hold your emotions alone. We invite you to join us in a collective climate emotions focused event, in which we will debrief through artistic expression. We will give space to each others grief, fears and hopes. As we process our collective pains we will channel our sorrows and horrors into art pieces, be that drawings, paintings, collages, etc., closing with a group artwork any who wishes to join in on may contribute to.”
Time: 2 – 5pm
Location: 10950 Whyte (92nd) Avenue (Abbey Road Coop)
Registration (Free): Climate Justice Edmonton
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 25th, Sunday – Free Palestine Human Presence:
Time: 1pm
Location: Pride Corner, 104th and Whyte Avenue
October 25th, Sunday – 132nd Avenue Bike Tour: “Two of our Planning classmates, Eli and Ben, will be leading a tour along Edmonton’s premier active infrastructure project. You can take a thorough look at the implementation of street design best practices, and enjoy a leisurely ride along with your fellow bike lane enthusiasts.”
Time: 1pm
Location: meet at Belvedere Park
Register: GAPSS
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 28th, Wednesday – Workshop: Inclusive Transportation with Veronica O. Davis: “Before the evening’s public lecture, Veronica O. Davis hosts a more in-depth workshop for professionals, advocates, and transportation nerds
This workshop will be an opportunity to learn from an industry leader about how we design and build our transportation networks with equity in mind. In addition to an address geared towards transportation nerds, there will be time for Q&A and breakout discussions and activities.”
Time: 9 am to 1 pm
Location: Henry Marshall Tory Building, U of A
Register (Free): Janz Eventbrite
October 28th, Wednesday – Veronica O. Davis: Inclusive Transportation: “Join Veronica O. Davis to learn how we can build equitable transportation networks that connect people to jobs, education, and each other.”
Time: 7pm
Location: CCIS North Lecture Theatres, University of Alberta
Registration (Free): Janz 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
November 3rd, Tuesday – Thoughtful Tuesday: Climate Extremes: Agriculture: “Leading scientists and experts explore the relationships between climate change, agriculture, and the global food system. They explore how the food system can help combat climate change, and new technologies that can transform our food system.
And, how fragile our food system is when faced with the climate and biodiversity crisis.”
Time: 6pm
Location: Earth’s Refillery & Cafe, 10831 – 95th Street
Register (Free): Eventbrite
November 5th, Thursday – How to Start a Bike Bus: “Join us on November 5 to learn more about starting a Bike Bus for your school! Registration is Free!
Learn more about how to start a bike bus at your school.
Free resources, suggested timelines, route planning, etc.
Teacher, EAs, Principals, Parents and Community Members all welcome!
Time: register to find out
Register: Environmental and Climate Action Education Network of Manitoba (ECAEN-MB)
November 10th, Tuesday – Thoughtful Tuesday: Milked: White Lies in Dairy Land: “A young activist goes deep into dairy land where he takes on the giants of New Zealand’s most powerful industry, and reveals how the sacred cash-cow industry has been milked dry. His journey exposes not only the sustainability crisis and the dangerous denial of impending agricultural disruption, but also what New Zealand and other countries can do to change their fate.”
Time: 6pm
Location: Earth’s Refillery & Cafe, 10831 – 95th Street
Register (Free): Eventbrite
November 24th, Tuesday – Thoughtful Tuesday – Israelism: The awakening of young American Jews: “When two young American Jews raised to support Israel unconditionally witness the way Israel treats Palestinians, it changes their lives. They join a movement of young American Jews campaigning to redefine Judaism’s relationship with Israel and reveal a deepening generational divide over modern Jewish identity.Israelism sparked huge debate on American campuses even before the events of October 7, 2023.
It follows Simone Zimmerman, who visited Israel as a teenager, and Eitan who joined the Israeli army after graduating from high school as they discover the reality for Palestinians and radically revise their views.It includes interviews with academics and political activists, including Noam Chomsky, Cornel West, Lara Friedman and a former director of the Anti-Defamation League, Abe Foxman.”
Time: 6pm
Location: Earth’s Refillery & Cafe, 10831 – 95th Street
Register (Free): Eventbrite
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.
If you subscribe, you get a new version of the Activist Agenda emailed directly to you when it is published, usually on Thursday.
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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