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.
Visit Activist Agenda to see the latest version.

• October 29th, Thursday – Turf the Turf
• October 30th, Friday – Halloween Scare-aoke Night
• November 3rd, Tuesday – Climate Extremes: Agriculture
• November 5th, Thursday – How to Start a Bike Bus
• November 6th, Friday – Diocese of Edmonton’s 2026 Social Justice Day
• November 10th, Tuesday – Thoughtful Tuesday: Milked: White Lies in Dairy Land
• November 15th, Sunday – World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
• November 22nd, Sunday – Stop the War on the Poor
• November 24th, Tuesday – Thoughtful Tuesday – Israelism: The awakening of young American Jews

---

---

October 29th, Thursday – Turf the Turf: Remove your lawn and cultivate a nature-inspired, climate-resilient yard, neighbourhood, and city.
Join master gardener and nature-inspired designer Dustin Bajer for a workshop and discussion on how to turf your turf, and build something that works better for people and for the places we live.
A conventional lawn asks a lot and gives back very little. We’ll look at what replaces it — planting that supports biodiversity, uses less water, feeds pollinators, and holds up better through drought and heat.
This is the session where observation turns into action. Practical changes you can make at a yard’s scale, and what happens when enough yards on a block make them.
Whether you have a yard, tend a garden, share a balcony, or are just curious, you’re welcome.
Come curious, bring your questions, and leave with ideas for the spaces around you.
Time: 5pm
Location: Earth’s Refillery & Cafe, 10831 – 95th Street
Register: Zeffy

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 6th, Friday – Diocese of Edmonton’s 2026 Social Justice Day: “The acclaimed author, activist, and Anglican priest Maggie Helwig will be speaking at what will be Social Justice Day’s first ever kickoff keynote session, setting the stage for Saturday’s small group explorations. Paper Birch Books will be onsite selling her writings; “Encampment: Resistance, Grace, and Unhoused Community” and “Instructions for the End of the World: Homilies of Comfort and Resistance.
Special musical guest: Juno Award-Winning artist Maria Dunn.”
Time: 6.30 pm
Location: St. John The Evangelist Anglican Church, 11111 57 Avenue
Register: Social Justice Day

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 15th, Sunday – World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims:
URL: World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims:

November 22nd, Sunday – Stop the War on the Poor: “Join the Edmonton Coalition on Housing and Homelessness (ECOHH) for our annual National Housing Day of Action Event on Sunday, November 22! This year our theme is “Stop the War on the Poor” in honour of our houseless neighbours who are victimized and criminalized by each level of government. We will meet on the Alberta Legislature North Plaza at 12PM and march to the Homeless Memorial Plaza where a rally will begin at 12:45PM.”
Time: 12 noon
Location: North Plaza (Violet King Henry Plaza), Alberta Legislature, 10801 – 99th Avenue
More information: Edmonton Coalition on Housing and Homelessness (ECOHH)

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.