Rallies & Actions

Digital Rally: Say No to Coal

Jun 25 2021 - 12:00pm

Across the country, a movement is growing to protect the Rockies and its headwaters from open-pit coal mining. Eight new coal mining projects have been proposed on the Eastern Slopes – and we need to stop them before they start.

The grassroots opposition to this new coal rush in Alberta is working – on June 17, the proposed Grassy Mountain coal project was rejected thanks to pressure from the hard work of people in Alberta and across the country. However, the work to protect the Rockies is not over – there are still 7 coal projects able to move ahead. Read More

Global Day of Climate Action

Sep 25 2020 - 12:00pm

From the registration page:

This fall, school strike movement Fridays For Future calls for a global climate action day. On September 25th, demonstrations and manifestations will take place all across the globe, all adjusted according to COVID-19 circumstances. Read More

Location

Calgary City Hall
800 Macleod Trail SE
Calgary , AB

Just Recovery for All

Jun 23 2020 - 1:00pm

 

On June 23, at 1:00 PM MT thousands of people will join a mass Zoom rally organized by Leadnow, 350 Canada, Climate Action Network and Sierra Club BC to create a loud drumbeat across Canada behind the Just Recovery principles launch and deliver petition signatures from various orgs to MPs who will be attending. Read More

Strike for Climate Action: Greta Thunberg in amiskwaciwâskahikan

Oct 18 2019 - 11:00am to 1:00pm

From the Facebook event:

We will march from Beaver Hills House Park to the Legislature. See below for details.


Our House is on Fire — Let's Act Like It.

Millions of students across the globe have been striking on Fridays to demand action on the climate crisis from all levels of government and civil society. Read More

Location

Alberta Legislature Grounds
Edmonton , AB

Student Climate March

Jun 28 2019 - 12:00pm

From the Facebook event:

12:00pm* - Meet at Churchill Square!
12:30pm* - We will start marching to the legislature!
1:15pm* - We will arrive at the legislature!


Our provisional plan upon arrival is to march around the legislature building singing songs and using noise makers. Then we will stand in a circle around the legislature and continue to sing/use noise makers. Read More

Locations

Sir WInston Churchill Square
Edmonton , AB
Alberta Legislature
Edmonton , AB

Isaak Kornelsen Memorial Ride and Parklet

Aug 24 2018 - 5:30pm

On Friday, August 24, 2018, join us at 5:30pm on the South side of Edmonton City Hall (Sir Winston Churchill Square) for a memorial ride in honour of Isaak Kornelsen. The ride will proceed slowly and in legal order to the Memorial Parklet for Isaak Kornelsen at 10151 82 Avenue. This ride is both a celebration and remembrance of Isaak’s life, as well as a demonstration in support of dedicated, safe cycling infrastructure. Read More

Locations

Edmonton City Hall
1 Sir Winston Churchill Square
Edmonton , AB
Memorial Parklet for Isaak Kornelsen
10151 82 Avenue NW
Edmonton , AB

Love Your Headwaters Festival

Aug 10 2016 - 10:00pm to Aug 11 2016 - 2:00am

Celebrate Edmonton's Headwaters! The Bighorn Backcountry provides 86% of Edmonton's water - why isn't it protected?

The Bighorn Backcountry, near Nordegg, Alberta, provides Edmonton with 86% of its drinking water. However, this area is still designated as a series of Public Land Use Zones (PLUZs), meaning it is threatened by coal development, oil and gas activity, and forestry!

Celebrate Edmonton's headwaters and join CPAWS Northern Alberta at our Love Your Headwaters festivals this summer! Read More

Location

Sir Winston Churchill Square
Edmonton , AB

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