Are you putting on a local event?
Let us know!
Upcoming Events
*
Upcoming Events *
Coco - Family Movie Sundays
Boyle Street Community League and CO*LAB team up with our Family Movie Sundays in Boyle Street!
November 1, 2026 - Coco (2016)
December 6, 2026 - Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008)
January 3, 2027 - Black Panther (2017)
Door @ 1:30 PM
Film @ 2:00 PM
Free Admission & Refreshments!
Boyle McCauley News AGM
The annual business meeting of the Boyle Street McCauley Community Newspaper Society. Must be a member in good standing to vote.
https://bmcnews.org
Unbound Exhibition Closing Reception
To be unbound is to be unburdened by the elements of life that contain us. Memory, time, and history all shape how we move through the world and understand ourselves.
Printmaking offers a space where time can become fluid, and at times, completely suspended. There is a particular pause when a print passes through a press. In the brief moment before the paper separates from the matrix, there is a holding of breath.
In this moment of separation, the space between objects becomes charged. Each is a half of a whole. Connected deeply, but pulled apart forever. This space between things can hold memory and care.
Unbound brings together artists Jewel Shaw, Laura Grier, Matthew James Weigel, and Stan Bevan, whose practices explore moments where time seems to slow. Their works consider creation stories, relationships with walking and the land, the care we give to our bodies and the bodies of others, and the memories of our past that inform our present beings.
Through a range of printmaking methods and approaches, the artists explore how knowledge, memory, and experience can move between states. Together, the works consider what happens in moments of transfer and change.
--
Exhibition Run: September 25–November 14, 2026
Gallery Hours: 12PM–5PM, Wednesday to Saturday
Closing Reception: November 6, 6–8PM
We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts, Alberta Foundation for the Arts, and the Edmonton Arts Council.
THE ARTISTS
Jewel Shaw
Laura Grier
Matthew James Weigel
Stan Bevan
ACCESSIBILITY
The closing reception will take place in Ociciwan's Main Gallery. We will be serving tea, coffee, refreshments and snacks. This is a free event, including refreshments. Children are welcome!
Ociciwan Contemporary Art Centre is equipped with a lift to reach upper floors and the lower floor gallery. Single stall and wide stall washrooms are available on every floor. Washrooms are gender neutral. Change tables are available in wide stall washrooms. The main door to the gallery space is equipped with an automatic door opener.
ETS stops at 96 Street and Jasper Avenue are a 1-minute walk from the gallery (Routes 2, 5, 111, 131). The stop at 95 Street and Jasper Avenue is a 5-minute walk (Route 1). Central Station is approximately a 10-minute walk (Routes 8, 130X, 150X, 201).
LRT Valley Line: Quarters Station is a 1-minute walk from the gallery.
Poster image: K’ereɂa: she is resting by Laura Grier. Image courtesy of Ociciwan.
We're Ready! Community Disaster Preparedness Training
Are you interested in attending this, to help prepare our neighbourhood in the case of an emergency? Be in touch to see how we can bring this back to the neighbourhood!
Overview
We're Ready Facilitator Training will prepare community leaders to facilitate the We're Ready Community Disaster Preparedness workshops.
We’re Ready! Community Disaster Preparedness Facilitator Training is designed to equip community leaders and interested individuals with the knowledge and skills required to adapt and deliver We’re Ready! workshops within their own communities. The training emphasizes capacity-building, enabling facilitators to tailor workshop content to diverse local contexts.
We’re Ready! Community Disaster Preparedness Workshop
The purpose of the WR! Community Disaster Preparedness workshop is to facilitate communities in designing and implementing their own disaster plans through interactive and engaging community-building activities. The goal is that through participation, residents are collectively prepared for emergencies and respond in ways that reduce confusion and distress, prevent injury, save lives, and minimize or avoid damage. WR! achieves this through a series of interactive and engaging activities that encourage participants to collaborate, share knowledge, and build strong social networks—key elements in effective disaster preparedness and response.
Facilitator Training - Learning Outcomes:
💡Organize and deliver We’re Ready! workshops in collaboration with local communities
💡Adapt workshop content to reflect the specific needs, risks, and contexts of participating communities
💡Implement all components of the workshop, from participant registration through to evaluation
Participants will be able to:
✅Adapt workshop activities (from registration to evaluation) to a selected community context
✅Demonstrate facilitation skills through role-play exercises, apply workshop activities and build experiential knowledge
✅Facilitate development of a community-based disaster plan, ( e.g., hazard and evacuation maps, communication strategies, and a community capacity inventory
Workshop Details:
Free lunch is provided
We're Ready! Community Disaster Preparedness Workshop and Trainings were developed with support from the Town of High River, University of Alberta, University of Calgary, and York University.
LOCATION:
City of Edmonton Mill Creek Community Services Office
#221 Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre Professional Centre
8300 Whyte Avenue NW
| ᐊᒥᐢᑲᐧᒋᐋᐧᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ | Treaty 6 Territory | We respectfully acknowledge that we are located on Treaty 6 territory and the traditional homeland of the Métis.
Sechile Sedare Album Release
Sibling songwriter duo from the Dene Nation, Leela Gilday and Jay Gilday release their very first full length recording!
Listen to stories and songs from the NWT, Dene Nation and the Gilday family in this enjoyable evening featuring songs from the Nov 6th release of Sechile Sedare's very first record!! Brother and sister duo Jay Gilday and Leela Gilday enchant with sibling harmonies and easy banter. Enjoy this warm and friendly family evening with laughs and music and snacks. With LP and CD formats of this Edmonton recorded album available for purchase. This will be an evening to remember!
Chinatown Cleanup
NOTE: This event starts at 10:45, not 9:45
RE:VITA’s monthly cleanups are one of the simplest — and most important — things they do.
The cleanups aren’t just about tidying streets. They’re about showing care for place, building pride, and creating low-barrier ways for people to show up for Chinatown together. Cleanups always end with shared meals and conversations that often spark new ideas and relationships.
Monthly on the second Saturday, gather at 10:45 at CO*LAB - 9641 102A Ave
Put on by RE:VITA
Roots & Renewal
ROOTS & RENEWAL
Seasons of Connection: Community Stewardship — PREPARE
Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 12:00–3:00 PM
What have we grown together, and how do we carry it into the next season?
Roots & Renewal closes the first season of Seasons of Connection. We’ll look back at what we noticed, what we did, and who we met — and decide together what’s worth continuing.
This is also where the forest creatures get built. Over the previous three walks we’ve been gathering natural materials; this afternoon we put them together and find places for them. And we’ll personalize the journals that have been carrying everyone’s observations through the series.
Preparing isn’t only about getting ready for what’s difficult. It’s choosing what to tend. We’ll talk about what this looked like, what we’d do differently, and what a second season could be — shaped by the people who showed up for the first.
Whether you came to every gathering or this is your first, you’re welcome.
Event details
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time: 12:00–3:00 PM
Location: Earth’s Refillery, 10831 95 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 2E2
Come ready to reflect, make something, and imagine what’s next.
Supported by the City of Edmonton Community Climate Adaptation Micro Grant.
Journey of the Horse - Mah Society
Journey of the Horse is committed to preserving the rich heritage of Edmonton’s Chinese Canadian history. Our exhibit is a permanent installation on two levels in the Mah Society of Edmonton building.
The exhibit starts with a journey through the Mah Society of Edmonton’s 100+ year history. Visitors are encouraged to continue to level two, to follow the journey of Chinese settlers in Alberta. Also housed on level two are our cultural practices archive and genealogy library.
Come see our collection of fascinating objects and stories that illustrate the challenges and triumphs of Edmonton’s Chinese community. We invite you to immerse yourself in this historic experience and learn more about Edmonton’s Chinese past.
Nominated for a Governor General's History Award of Excellence in Community Programming
Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian - Family Movie Sundays
Boyle Street Community League and CO*LAB team up with our Family Movie Sundays in Boyle Street!
December 6, 2026 - Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008)
January 3, 2027 - Black Panther (2017)
Door @ 1:30 PM
Film @ 2:00 PM
Free Admission & Refreshments!
Black Panther - Family Movie Sundays
Boyle Street Community League and CO*LAB team up with our Family Movie Sundays in Boyle Street!
December 6, 2026 - Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008)
January 3, 2027 - Black Panther (2017)
Door @ 1:30 PM
Film @ 2:00 PM
Free Admission & Refreshments!
Ride with the Riverdale Witches!
Come prowl the streets of Riverdale with us this Halloween night! We’re gathering our ghoulish gang for a deliciously slow cruise through the neighbourhood - perfect for giving the little trick or treaters a spine-tingling thrill and conjuring up some creepy Halloween magic!
Gathering at Riverdale School (8901 101Ave) at 6pm
Decorate yourself and your bike
Lights required, high viz costumes recommended
Bring candy for the kids!
Inner City Kids Safe Halloween Party
Games and activities, Halloween treats, hot dogs, costume contest (with prizes). Safe, fun, and inclusive for all kids.
Halloween Print Event
Ociciwan Halloween Print Event
Spooky prints and sweet treats!
Get ready for a Spooktacular Print Event!
We’ve partnered up with our friends at SNAP Gallery for a drop-in screen printing event! Stop by on Saturday, October 31st between 12 PM and 4 PM and make a FREE print of our limited edition Ociciwan Halloween logo.
Here's how it will work:
📄 Make a free paper print to take home!
👕Bring your own item from home to print on (i.e. T-shirts, hoodie, etc.)
🛍️We will have a limited amount of blank tote bags available for purchase on site. DIY your own trick-or-treat bag! 🎃
No experience or registration needed. Just drop in and one of our team members will guide you through!
Please note that quantities are limited, so we recommend getting here early!
Halloween Eve Coffin Shaker!! The Denim Daddies, Night Howl, Theatre Corpse
Hold on to your coffin lids folks, this one's gonna be a SHAKER! Come on down to CO*LAB for a Halloween hootenanny with live music from The Denim Daddies, Night Howl, and Theatre Corpse! We're givin' out a prize for the best halloween costume and we'll end the night with karaoke 'cause that's fun and we make the rules.
Doors at 8:00
Karaoke after the bands!
TICKETS ($20 Advanced (+ fees) / $30 Door)
Dance your booooooty off to:
The Denim Daddies
www.thedenimdaddies.com
With tunes about hoedowns gone right, hootenannies gone wrong, and the pain in your heart after hearing a Luke Bryan song, The Denim Daddies play outlaw-inspired alt-country that parties as hard as they do.
Night Howl
www.nighthowl.ca
A dynamic six-piece witchy party band fusing swing and Latin flair with dark fantasy. Don't slip on the blood!
Theatre Corpse
www.instagram.com/theatrecorpse
Dungeon psych for goblin folk featuring haunting theremin.
An Exploration of DeGrowth Economics
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.
Registration: Eventbrite
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!
Chinatown After Dark
Food * Music * Entertainment * Crafts
Summer night festivities in our beloved Chinatown.
Organized by RE:VITA
Sponsored by the City of Edmonton
Chinatown Cleanup
RE:VITA’s monthly cleanups are one of the simplest — and most important — things they do.
The cleanups aren’t just about tidying streets. They’re about showing care for place, building pride, and creating low-barrier ways for people to show up for Chinatown together. Cleanups always end with shared meals and conversations that often spark new ideas and relationships.
Monthly on the second Saturday, gather at 10:45 at CO*LAB - 9641 102A Ave
Put on by RE:VITA
Community Leagues as Climate Hubs
We're looking for Edmonton residents to share their insights to shape the Climate Resilience Hubs Pilot Project.
We are looking for Community League members and residents from all corners of the city to share their insights and feedback that will directly shape the Climate Resilience Hubs Pilot Project- a vital new program dedicated to supporting and protecting our city's most vulnerable community members.
The project is designed to explore the feasibility of equipping Community Leagues with the resources, equipment, processes and training to be able to function as safe spaces during times of extreme weather, power outages, and days with poor air quality. Implementing this program will mitigate health risks for the city’s most vulnerable, including children, the elderly and people with pre-existing health conditions.
We are inviting residents with knowledge of Community Leagues to participate in our focus group session on October 8, 2026, at the North Glenora Community League Hall (13535– 109A Avenue, T5M 3Z4), from 6:30-8:00pm.
Refreshments will be served and childminding services will be available. Please reach out to greenleagues@efcl.org if you have questions. We are looking forward to receiving your input, and seeing you there!
Hybrid option available.
Edmonton Coalition on Housing and Homelessness October General Meeting
Join ECOHH to learn about harm reduction with 4B and to prepare for National Housing Day of Action. Angie (4B Harm Reduction) will discuss the public spaces bylaw and ways that you can support the community. We will also prepare picket signs and other protest material for ECOHH’s National Housing Day of Action event (November 22).
Please note that Earth’s Refillery has limited space. While we want everyone to join, event capacity will be low. We encourage folks who can’t attend to provide send donations to 4B Harm Reduction Society (e-transfer: info@4bharmredux.org)
Casper - Family Movie Sundays
Boyle Street Community League and CO*LAB team up with our Family Movie Sundays in Boyle Street!
October 4, 2026 - Casper (1995)
November 1, 2026 - Coco (2016)
December 6, 2026 - Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008)
January 3, 2027 - Black Panther (2017)
Door @ 1:30 PM
Film @ 2:00 PM
Free Admission & Refreshments!
Black Tortoise of the North 北方玄武 Mural Unveiling & Community Grieving
Register here, find out more here
Mural Unveiling of the Black Tortoise of the North 北方玄武 (North Chinatown)
* Chinese version to follow*
Join us for the unveiling of the Black Tortoise of the North 北方玄武, the newest mural in the Four Guardians of Chinatown Mural Series. Experience the arrival of the celestial guardian through a light show countdown that illuminates the mural and brings the Black Tortoise to life.
This unveiling centers on the Black Tortoise’s themes of grief, remembrance, and healing. Together, we will honour the many lives lost in Edmonton’s Chinatown and reflect on the deeper social and historical conditions that continue to shape the challenges facing Chinatown and communities across Treaty 6 Territory and Turtle Island.
Outdoor Programming:
Melafrique - 6-piece Jazz, R&B, Reggae, Neo-soul band
Sokaris Studios - Light show projection mapping Tortoise illumination
Ging Wu Martial Arts Association - Grieving lion dance
Chubby Cree - 3-piece Indigenous hand drum leading dance
Faves - Spoken word
Jyn Ting Ying - Solo keys & vocals
Jia Jia Yong & Ensemble - 4-piece Chinese fusion
Candlelight Vigil
Indoor Programming:
Diversified Grieving Spaces (DGS)
Private, quiet grieving
Private, loud grieving
Communal peer support
Licensed professional peer support
Community Safety and Support:
Boyle Street’s outreach teams will be present throughout the event to provide de-escalation support, harm reduction services, and emergency response, helping create a safe and inclusive space where people from all walks of life can gather together.
Location: 10740 99 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 4H8
Sponsors: Edmonton Arts Council, City of Edmonton
Wallspace donor: Boyle Street Community Services
Production partner: Edmonton Mural Festival
Project website: https://www.busyrawk.com/the-four-guardians-of-chinatown-project
北方玄武壁畫揭幕典禮（北唐人街）
誠邀大家參與北方玄武壁畫揭幕典禮！這幅壁畫是「唐人街四象守護神壁畫系列」最新作品。
一起見證天界守護神的降臨——透過燈光倒數及投影燈光匯演，照亮壁畫，令北方玄武彷彿活現眼前。
今次揭幕活動以北方玄武所象徵的哀傷、記憶與療癒為核心。我們將一同悼念在愛民頓唐人街失去的眾多生命，並反思更深層的社會及歷史因素——這些因素至今仍然持續影響唐人街，以及條約六號領地（Treaty 6 Territory）同龜島（Turtle Island）各地社區所面對的種種挑戰。
戶外節目
Melafrique - 六人爵士、R&B、雷鬼及 Neo-Soul 樂隊
Sokaris Studios - 北方玄武燈光投影及投影映射
Ging Wu Martial Arts Association - 悼念主題舞獅
Chubby Cree - 三人原住民手鼓樂隊，帶領社區圓舞
Faves — 口述詩／詩歌朗誦
Jyn Ting Ying - 鋼琴及主唱獨奏
Jia Jia Yong - 四人中國融合樂隊
燭光悼念儀式 - 點燃與唐人街失去生命人數相同數量的蠟燭
室內節目
多元化哀悼空間（Diversified Grieving Spaces，DGS）
為不同方式表達哀傷的人提供空間：
私人、安靜的哀悼空間
私人、以聲音表達的哀悼空間
社群互助及同儕支持
持牌專業人士提供的同儕支持
社區安全及支援
活動期間，Boyle Street 外展團隊將全程駐場，提供降溫及化解衝突支援、減害服務，以及緊急應變支援，協助建立一個安全、共融的空間，讓來自不同背景、各路人士都可以聚集在一起。
地點：
10740 99 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 4H8
主辦／贊助單位：
Edmonton Arts Council、City of Edmonton
壁畫牆面提供：
Boyle Street Community Services
項目網站：
https://www.busyrawk.com/the-four-guardians-of-chinatown-project
Journey of the Horse - Mah Society
Journey of the Horse is committed to preserving the rich heritage of Edmonton’s Chinese Canadian history. Our exhibit is a permanent installation on two levels in the Mah Society of Edmonton building.
The exhibit starts with a journey through the Mah Society of Edmonton’s 100+ year history. Visitors are encouraged to continue to level two, to follow the journey of Chinese settlers in Alberta. Also housed on level two are our cultural practices archive and genealogy library.
Come see our collection of fascinating objects and stories that illustrate the challenges and triumphs of Edmonton’s Chinese community. We invite you to immerse yourself in this historic experience and learn more about Edmonton’s Chinese past.
Nominated for a Governor General's History Award of Excellence in Community Programming
Brewed by Hand creative craft night
Creative Craft Night
All mediums welcome (knitters, beat artists, and bedazzlers welcome!)
First Friday of every month from 6:00-9:30
Food Preservation 101: Crab Apple Preserve
With rising food prices, saving money while still finding healthy and delicious food is becoming more challenging than ever. Meanwhile, the average Canadian household wastes 79 kg of food annually, and the country wastes on average 46% of all food. Preventing food waste is a simple action that individuals can take to increase food sovereignty and food security. And food preservation is one of the best ways to prevent food waste, especially during the fall harvest season, when produce is plentiful and at its peak!
To create an accessible way to learn about food preservation, Earth's Refillery Coop, Edmonton Horticultural Society, and New Grocery Movement are holding a 3-part Food Preservation 101 Series!
The final class we will learn about making crab apple preserves. Participants will learn about food safety, how to replicate this easy method at home, and take home a couple jars of crab apple jelly. We will be providing all of the tools and supplies for the class.
We can't wait to have you join us on this food sovereignty journey!
$12 admission Register here
Journey of the Horse - Mah Society
Journey of the Horse is committed to preserving the rich heritage of Edmonton’s Chinese Canadian history. Our exhibit is a permanent installation on two levels in the Mah Society of Edmonton building.
The exhibit starts with a journey through the Mah Society of Edmonton’s 100+ year history. Visitors are encouraged to continue to level two, to follow the journey of Chinese settlers in Alberta. Also housed on level two are our cultural practices archive and genealogy library.
Come see our collection of fascinating objects and stories that illustrate the challenges and triumphs of Edmonton’s Chinese community. We invite you to immerse yourself in this historic experience and learn more about Edmonton’s Chinese past.
Nominated for a Governor General's History Award of Excellence in Community Programming
Harcourt House Party Fundraiser
Join us for the Harcourt House Party Fundraiser 🎉 and help support the artists, programs, and creative community that make Harcourt House a pillar of the Edmonton art scene!
Enjoy an evening of live painting by local artists, a silent auction, 50/50 draw, interactive art stations, and the opportunity to create your own artwork from live models. DJ Nathan Panousis will be providing the soundtrack for the evening, while Sea Change Brewing and Shiddy's Distilling keep the drinks flowing. Delicious finger foods from Rigoletto's will also be available throughout the night.
This adults-only event is a chance to connect with Edmonton's vibrant arts community, celebrate local creativity, and support one of the city's longest-standing artist-run centres.
The Harcourt House Party will take place at Co*Lab in downtown Edmonton. We can't wait to celebrate with you!
Early Bird Tickets $40, Standard Tickets $50
Community Food Hub
September 26th, Saturday – Community Food Hub:
A community food hub connecting people and resources towards community food security and food justice!
Swap produce, seeds + explore a pay-what-you-can Food Hub.
Celebrate the harvest season with food, culture, community, and the many hands that help our gardens and neighbourhoods grow!
Association of United Ukrainian Canadians
Art Gallery of Alberta Free Entry Thursday
Everyone is welcome at the AGA! Enjoy free admission from 4–7pm on the last Thursday of every month. Join us on September 24 and experience the Gallery for free.
Tai Chi with April at Alex Taylor Community Garden
Community-member led Tai Chi at the Alex Taylor School Community Garden!
The Community-Garden is on the east side of the school. Come to the south side gate (just north of the playground) and someone will let you in!
Open to everyone, Free!
Food Preservation 101: Zucchini Relish
Food Preservation 101 Series: Zucchini Relish
With rising food prices, saving money while still finding healthy and delicious food is becoming more challenging than ever. Meanwhile, the average Canadian household wastes 79 kg of food annually, and the country wastes on average 46% of all food. Preventing food waste is a simple action that individuals can take to increase food sovereignty and food security. And food preservation is one of the best ways to prevent food waste, especially during the fall harvest season, when produce is plentiful and at its peak!
To create an accessible way to learn about food preservation, Earth's Refillery Co-op, Edmonton Horticultural Society, and New Grocery Movement are holding a 3-part Food Preservation Series!
The second class we learn about canning sauces. Participants will learn about food safety, how to replicate this easy method at home, and take home a couple jars of zucchini relish. We will be providing all of the tools and vegetables needed for the class.
Our last workshop is planned for the following dates, with more details to come: Mon Oct 05 (Crab Apple Preserve)
We can't wait to have you join us on this food sovereignty journey!
Register for $12 here
See Earth’s Refillery Co-op and Cafe website to stay up to date with their events and join their mailing list.
Chinatown After Dark
Food * Music * Entertainment * Crafts
Summer night festivities in our beloved Chinatown. See September’s line up here.
Organized by RE:VITA
Sponsored by the City of Edmonton
Chinatown After Dark
Food * Music * Entertainment * Crafts
Summer night festivities in our beloved Chinatown.
Organized by RE:VITA
Sponsored by the City of Edmonton
Felice Block Party
Celebrating all things local including Live Music, Shopping, and Food Trucks! Located in the park outside Felice Cafe.
Felice Cafe is proud to present a brand new market series for 2026!
The Felice Block Party will be a dynamic family friendly event featuring local vendors, food trucks, free activities and live entertainment.
Felice brings the best of Edmonton together under one roof and the Block Party will be a celebration of local love and community.
Come celebrate with us!
Admission: all ages, FREE to attend!
Repair Cafe at Earth's Refillery Co-op and Cafe
Bring damaged clothing or other small item in need of repair and our handy volunteers will do their best to help you fix it! One item per person please.
See Earth’s Refillery Co-op and Cafe website to stay up to date with their events and join their mailing list.
iHuman Art Walk
iHuman’s Annual Art Walk is a two-day celebration invites Edmonton to experience youth-created art, and see how belonging and opportunity can be part of the solution to youth homelessness.
kisiskâciwani-sîpiy - Plant Teachings with Myra LaFrance-Goodeagle
NOTE: This event is sold out.
Join Ociciwan Contemporary Art Centre for a land-based learning experience with Knowledge Keeper Myra LaFrance-Goodeagle in Edmonton's River Valley. Beginning at Ociciwan, participants will walk together to the area near the Tawatinâ Bridge, where Myra will share teachings about plants, responsible gathering practices, and our relationships with the land.
Through walking, observation, and conversation, participants will be invited to consider the land as a teacher and to reflect on the responsibilities that come with gathering from it. Myra will share teachings about approaching the land with respect and reciprocity.
This free workshop is part of kisiskâciwani-sîpiy, Ociciwan's land-based workshop series exploring the North Saskatchewan River Valley through art, conversation, and community. Donations are optional but welcome! Space is limited to 15 participants. Please register on Eventbrite to reserve your spot.
When: Saturday, September 12, 2026, 1:00–3:00 PM
Where: Ociciwan Contemporary Art Centre & Edmonton's River Valley
Register here, limited spots available!
—
Myra LaFrance-Goodeagle is a Plains Cree / Blackfoot woman born and raised in Treaty 6 and Treaty 7. Her teachings come from four generations of matriarchs, community Elders, and her lifelong relationship with Mother Earth. As the creator of Buffalo Lodge Cultural Society, teacher, social worker, and mentor, Myra brings together land-based learning, cultural knowledge, and community teaching in her work. She describes her approach as one grounded in the understanding that we walk as four directional beings, together.
—
Ociciwan is pleased to present kisiskâciwani-sîpiy, a series of land-based workshops taking place throughout the summer and autumn in Edmonton's River Valley. Across a number of sessions, participants are invited to gather with artists, Elders, and Knowledge Keepers. kisiskâciwani-sîpiy drives connection through walks, conversations, and creative activities that deepen our relationships with the river and the land.
—
Accessibility notes: This program takes place outdoors in Edmonton's River Valley. Participants will walk from Ociciwan to the workshop site and spend portions of the workshop outdoors. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing, bring water, and be prepared for changing outdoor conditions. More detailed information about the walking route and site will be provided to registered participants.
This project is funded through the FIRE Grant Program (Funding Indigenous Resurgence in Edmonton) from the Edmonton Heritage Council.
Chinatown Cleanups
RE:VITA’s monthly cleanups are one of the simplest — and most important — things they do.
The cleanups aren’t just about tidying streets. They’re about showing care for place, building pride, and creating low-barrier ways for people to show up for Chinatown together. Cleanups always end with shared meals and conversations that often spark new ideas and relationships.
Monthly on the second Saturday, gather at 10:45 at CO*LAB - 9641 102A Ave
Put on by RE:VITA
iHuman Art Walk
iHuman’s Annual Art Walk is a two-day celebration invites Edmonton to experience youth-created art, and see how belonging and opportunity can be part of the solution to youth homelessness.
Soil Succession Workshop
Come and learn how to make the best soil for the plants you want to grow in your from a garden master composter and master gardener.
Our master gardener and master composter will show us how to provide the best and correct soil conditions to grow the foods you want to grow in your soil.
Some plants like full sun, some like partial shade, some like lots of moisture while others like it a little on the dry side. Certain plants like different soil conditions and with this knowledge we can help our plants thrive.
The status quo of simply adding a generic fertilizer with high N-P-K numbers are counter productive for good soil health, especially long-term.
Feed the soil corrtly and the plants will grow well.
Our very knowledgeable workshop presenter is a master composter and master gardener. Come and learn and grow!
Our cafe will be open for beverages and food until 6:30pm.
Register for free here.
See Earth’s Refillery Co-op and Cafe website to stay up to date with their events and join their mailing list.
There are always many events happening in our neighbourhood! Check out these initiatives directly to stay up to date