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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• November 5th, Thursday – How to Start a Bike Bus
• November 6th, Friday – Diocese of Edmonton’s 2026 Social Justice Day
• November 7th, Saturday – MacEwan Open House Rally
• November 7th, Saturday – Women in Black Vigil for Non-Violence:
• November 7th and 8th – Pumpkin for Pigs
• November 8th, Sunday – Human Presence for Palestine
• November 13th, Friday – Kiki Ball/E-Waste Recycling Ball
• November 10th, Tuesday – Thoughtful Tuesday: Milked: White Lies in Dairy Land
• November 11th, Wednesday – Seeking Just Peace Together
• November 12th, Thursday – Stop C-39
• November 15th, Sunday – World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
• November 17th, Tuesday – Campus Organizing Welcome Call
• November 17th, Tuesday – Thoughtful Tuesday Screening: Invisible Persons
• November 17th, Tuesday – The Walrus Talks: North of Now
• November 19th, Thursday – Buddy Burner Building Blitz
• November 19th, Thursday – Packingtown Video Ballard
• November 19th, Thursday – SCAN November Meeting
• November 20th, Friday – Implications of Conservation Efforts on Community Health: Case Studies from Latin America
• November 20th to 22nd – Parkland Conference 30th Annual Fall Conference: From The Ground Up
• November 21st, Saturday – Women in Black Vigil for Non-Violence
• November 22nd, Sunday – Stop the War on the Poor
• November 24th, Tuesday – Thoughtful Tuesday – Israelism: The awakening of young American Jews
• November 29th, Sunday – Bake for Palestine

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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 7th and 8th – Pumpkin for Pigs: Halloween Pumpkins can feed rescued farm animals.
Earth’s Refillery & Cafe is collecting Halloween pumpkins and will deliver to Farm Animal Rescue & Rehoming Movement (FARRM) to feed their rescued animals (goats, sheep, cows, and pigs).
A trailer will be set up at Earth’s Refillery & Cafe on Saturday, November 7th and again on Sunday, November 8th from 10 to 5 pm to collect donated Halloween pumpkins.
On Monday, we will deliver them to FARRM to help supplement the rescued animals’ food supply (stay tuned for photographs).
PS – the trailer will be parked adjacent to the coop but may not be overly obvious. Pop into the cafe if you can’t see it or need help.
Time: 10 am to 5 pm
Location: Earth’s Refillery & Cafe, 10831 – 95th Street
Facebook event: Earth’s Refillery & Cafe Coop

November 7th, Saturday – MacEwan Open House Rally: “EVERYONE OUT TO MACEWAN THIS SATURDAY‼️
Instead of hearing the students call for justice, MacEwan continues to double down on repressing the very people they’re meant to serve.
They take our tuition and use it to fund our people’s murder. And what’s left of it, they use it to hire more security to beat us.
Meanwhile, students and staff have REAL complaints and concerns on campus. Accessibility on campus is beyond lacking, affordability and housing continues to be an issue — THAT’S where our tuition should be directed.
MacEwan has had countless opportunities to do the right thing but has relentlessly chosen to be oppressive and corrupt.
On Saturday, MacEwan will attempt to enchant prospective students with lies and false promises. For WEEKS MacEwan has been promoting this Open House. But we’ll be there to expose the truth.
Prospective students deserve to be informed about MacEwan’s reality.While MacEwan tries to silence us, let’s come back even louder.”
Time: 11am
Location: MacEwan Clock Tower, 10700 – 104th Avenue

November 7th, 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

November 8th, Sunday – Human Presence for Palestine: Join fellow Edmontonians standing up for justice and peace in Palestine.
Time: 1 pm
Location: Pride Corner, 104th and Whyte (82nd) Avenue

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 11th, Wednesday – Seeking Just Peace Together: “On Wednesday, November 11 at 2pm, all are invited to gather at 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square for a Peace Presence focused on the theme: “Seeking a Just Peace Together.” There will be an opportunity to sing, pray, hear Scripture read, and reflect on various aspects of seeking peace. Remember to dress for the weather!“
Time: 2pm
Location: Churchill Square

November 12th, Thursday – Stop C-39: “Join your fellow Edmontonians who are gathering alongside communities across the country, to tell MPs to vote NO on Bill C-39. Bill C-39 will be brought for a final vote in the House of Commons in the coming weeks, and MP Olszewski needs to know that her constituents reject this dangerous legislation.
Why:
-Federal destruction zones threaten our communities
-Attacks on Indigenous rights
-Prioritizing profit over people threatens our future
-Bulldozing Nature
-Attacks on labour law threaten workers rights
-Corporate power grab”
Time: 12.30 pm
Location: MP Olszewski’s Office, 12220 Stony Plain Road
Instagram: Seniors for Climate Action Now Edmonton

November 13th, Friday – Kiki Ball/E-Waste Recycling Ball: Bring your e-waste to be recycled and enjoy an eco-themed ball.
Entry for spectators will be $10 at the door, but, as this is primarily a cause to help collect and raise awareness regarding Edmonton’s electronic waste issue, we would happily accept an E-Waste donation instead! (Think: 💿📽️📱⌨️📠📼) The more, the better!
All ages welcome.”
Time: 5 pm to 8 pm
Location: Earth’s Refillery & Cafe, 10831 – 95th Street

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

November 17th, Tuesday – Campus Organizing Welcome Call: “Join the students demanding good jobs, good lives, and good futures.
It’s harder than ever to find a good job (or any job at all). Students deserve better jobs, both during school and after graduation.
As the government commits more and more money to building the Canadian economy and creating new jobs, it’s time for us to make sure these jobs are good for our communities and that we can actually get them.
This online welcome call is for any post-secondary student across Canada who wants to learn more about the movement for Good Work. We’ll set you up with everything you need to get involved on your campus.”
Time: 5 pm MT
Location: Online
Register: Change Course

November 17th, Tuesday – Thoughtful Tuesday Screening: Invisible Persons: “To mark National Housing Day on November 22nd, ERC is working with Edmonton Coalition on Housing and Homelessness (ECOHH) and Boyle Street Community Centre to bring you stories from the front lines.
The cafe will be open for drinks and food until 6pm.”
Time: 6pm
Location: Earth’s Refillery & Cafe, 10831 – 95th Street
Register (Free): Zeffy

November 17th, Tuesday – The Walrus Talks: North of Now: “Northern voices shaping Northern futures
MacEwan University presents The Walrus Talks North of Now for the Chancellor Speaker Series 2026
What does the future hold for Canada’s North? Edmonton is often described as the “Gateway to the North.” But what new possibilities could we find to redefine that role by collaborating with northern communities to support economic and community development in the region and beyond?
The Walrus Talks North of Now brings together community leaders, researchers, policy makers, and industry professionals to explore bold, northern-led visions for economic growth, sustainability, and reconciliation. From advancing infrastructure and economic diversification to strengthening environmental stewardship alongside Indigenous Nations and communities, the conversations will examine both the challenges and emerging opportunities impacting the region’s future.
Join us in Edmonton or online for an evening that explores the transformative potential of community-university partnerships in driving meaningful change.”
Time: 6:30 p.m. Doors Open. 7 p.m. The Walrus Talks
Location: Rogers Place – Ford Hall, 10220 104 Avenue
Register: Universe

November 19th, Thursday – Buddy Burner Building Blitz: “It is starting to get cold outside and that means the unhoused in Edmonton risk frostbite or even death.
ERC is teaming up with 4B Harm Reduction in this building blitz.
All supplies will be on hand but we need people to assemble them.
This is an activity where you can drop in for 30 minutes over the 3 hours.
Bring a group/family & build some burners & learn a skill!”
The burners/stoves will be distributed throughout the winter to those in need.
Time: 5pm
Location: Earth’s Refillery & Cafe, 10831 – 95th Street

November 19th, Thursday – Packingtown Video Ballard: “The video ballad Packingtown shares the vibrant people’s history of North Edmonton through original songs and video interviews with people who worked at the meatpacking plants and lived in the community during the height of the meatpacking industry there (early 1900s to 1980s). The 60-minute live music and video performance weaves music and lyrics written by Juno-nominated songwriter Maria Dunn, with video footage, historical photographs, and video interviews collected and edited by videographer Don Bouzek of Ground Zero Productions (GZP) and historian-curator Catherine C. Cole with the support of northeast resident Janice Melnychuk. The performance features Maria Dunn accompanied by Shannon Johnson of the Juno award winning Celtic world fusion band, The McDades.”
Time: Doors at 6pm and performance begins at 7pm
Location: Edmonton’s Ukrainian Centre, 11018-97th Street
URL: Ground Zero Packington Project

November 19th, Thursday – SCAN November Meeting: “Event Opportunities, Discussion, Meet People, All Welcome
-Guest Speaker: Nigel Robinson
Keepers of the Water Community Engagement Coordinator
Nigel will share about:
-No to CO2 Pipeline Actions
-Nonviolent Direct Action(NVDA) Training
Nigel is a Dene organizer and radio host from Cold Lake First Nations.”
Time: 7.00-8:30pm
Location: Virtual/Zoom
Register: Email Victor: vdorian24@gmail.com for the Zoom meeting link

November 20th, Friday – Implications of Conservation Efforts on Community Health: Case Studies from Latin America: “Join the Climate Change + Health Hub and the Sustainability Council for an interactive presentation and discussion exploring forest conservation and implications for community health with Becky Friesen.”
Time: 11:30 to 1 pm
Location: Hybrid, In-person Kipnes Academy, KHRA L1-430 (Free pizza provided!) Zoom
Register: Zoom

November 20th to 22nd – Parkland Conference 30th Annual Fall Conference: From The Ground Up: “From the Ground Up: Community Action in the Face of Oligarchy
From Minneapolis to Budapest and across Alberta, people are banding together to defend democracy and build new institutions. These citizen-powered alternatives draw on longstanding traditions of community organizing to create something new: an emerging collective response to corporate oligarchy and right-wing autocracy. They’re built from the ground up by neighbours and friends to defend their rights, protect one another, and create local economic and democratic alternatives. The 2026 Parkland Conference examines those alternatives and highlights the people who are building them. If institutions are being attacked from above, we need to rebuild democracy from below.”
Register and more information: Parkland Conference

November 21st, 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

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

November 29th, Sunday – Bake for Palestine: “Calling all bakers! Bake for Palestine is BACK, and we’re looking once again for volunteers to make our delicious fundraiser a success!
Whether you like making sweet or savoury treats, or delight in bread making or decorating a fancy cake, we’d love to have you participate!
Please use the link in our bio to sign up now ❤
As always, all our proceeds go to ongoing fundraising efforts by @yegfastforgaza aka YEG4Gaza, which has direct connections to Palestinians in Gaza doing what they can to support their neighbours and communities during the ongoing Geno-c*ide.”
Time: 1 pm to 4 pm
Location: Parkdale-Cromdale Community League, 11335 – 85th Street
Instagram: Bake4Palestine_yeg
Register: Bake4palestine_yeg

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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.