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Société Macdonald-Cartier Society
http://www.macdonaldcartier.org/Société Macdonald-Cartier Society: a non-partisan, independent, not-for-profit organization developed to educate young Canadians about the influence of Sir John Alexander Macdonald and Sir George-Étienne Cartier on Canadian Political Institutions and Process since Confederation.
4REAL
http://www.4real.comThis online community unites people of all ages interested in culture, art and creating social change.
8 Goals for a better world
http://8goals.ca/site/about_usA site dedicated to eradicating poverty by keeping 8 goals in mind. A powerful website which details how you can get involved in this campaign to fulfill its mission.
Adbusters
http://www.adbusters.orgThese guys were the original culturejammers, and they're still publishing their anti-corporate philosophy with alternative art and media every month.
Alternatives
http://www.alternatives.ca/en/Founded in 1994, Alternatives hosts international and national programs aimed to build sustainable communities and works for solidarity, justice, and equity the world over.
Artivistic
http://artivistic.orgImagine an international gathering of activists, artists, and theorists building a transdisciplinary and intercultural display of activist art. That's Artivistic.
Ashoka Canada
http://www.ashoka.orgAshoka is the global association of the world's leading entrepreneurs.
Assessing the Challenge of Youth Involvement in Public Policy
http://www.iog.caIOG is an independent non-profit think tank that promotes better governance for public benefit. They help public organizations and societies realize their objectives.
BYTE (Bringing Youth Towards Equality)
http://www.yukonyouth.comBYTE helps create healthy communities where youth voices are heard and creative potential is expressed. They envision a community of compassion and respect.
C2D2 - Canadian Community for Dialogue and Deliberation
http://www.c2d2.caThese guys are interested in discussing ways of creating and sustaining vibrant communities, NGOs, businesses and institutions.
Canada Helps
http://www.canadahelps.orgThe easiest way to support Canadian charities through your online donations!
Canada's World
http://www.canadasworld.caCanada's World is a collaboration between 15 universities and over 40 organizations that aims to engage Canadians in a conversation about our nation's global role.
Canadian Association of Former Parliamentarians
http://www.exparl.caCAFP is composed of former parliamentarians who served in either the Senate or the House of Commons of Canada.
Canadian Commission for UNESCO
http://www.unesco.caA forum for encouraging and fostering the participation of Canadian organization's in UNESCO's mandate. Check out their Youth Network for opportunities to make a global impact!
Canadian Federation of Students
http://www.cfs-fcee.caCFS represents the interests of Canadian university students in Ottawa, and their website is chock-full with info on tuition, student loans, and student services.
Challenge Your World
http://www.challengeyourworld.comIt works to strengthen movements for social justice in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and globally.
Charity Village
http://www.charityvillage.comThe must-use search engine for Canada's non-profit sector. Find job and volunteer postings, campaign resources, and other tools to get you involved.
Check Your Head
http://www.checkyourhead.orgCheck Your Head is a youth-driven organization that provides education on issues that matter most, like democracy, corporate power, globalization, and climate change.
Child and Youth Friendly Ottawa
http://www.cayfo.caThis Ottawa-based charity works in and outside of local schools to create a richer and more creative learning environment.
CIDA Youth Zone
http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/youthzoneThe Canadian government's official international development site for youth! Let CIDA's tools and programs guide you to becoming a more active global citizen.
Civic Access
http://civicaccess.caBuild up our "information society!" Contribute to this wiki site, founded by Canadians who believe the government should make civic information and data more freely available.
Conseil Jeunesse de Montreal
http://www.cjmtl.com/The CJM is a council that aims to give young Montrealers a voice in the decision-making process and to identify youth priorities at the municipal level.
CyberCap
http://www.cybercap.qc.caThis non-profit provides troubled youth an opportunity to learn about and experiment with multimedia to improve their situations.
Datalibre.ca
http://datalibre.caThis government watchdog is urging politicians to make data free and accessible to all Canadians. The fruits of their labour have created a new library of reports to browse.
Deal
http://www.deal.orgDeal is a tool for youth sponsored by the RCMP that encourages youth to make healthy, informed decisions, and to get involved in their communities.
Democracy Now!
http://www.democracynow.orgDemocracy Now! is an American, daily, independent and award-winning news program providing its audience with access to perspectives rarely seen in mainstream media.
DiverseCity - The Greater Toronto Leadership Project
http://www.diversecitytoronto.ca/DiverseCity: The Greater Toronto Leadership Project is the combined work of the Toronto City Summit Alliance and Maytree. This project was developed out of the Alliance’s 2007 Toronto Summit “Making Big Things Happen” which was attended by over 600 Toronto region leaders who called for a collective effort to diversify leadership to help the GTA better achieve, excel and prosper.
Do Something
http://www.dosomething.orgThis US-based do-good organization knows that young people are making a difference: you see the need to act, you believe in yourself to get results, and you act!
Dream Now
http://www.dreamnow.orgDream Now is a charity that brings together people and money for the growth of ideas that will do good for the world.
Encounters with Canada
http://www.ewc-rdc.caCanada's largest youth forum! Every week over a hundred teens gather in Ottawa for a great learning experience!
Environmental Youth Alliance
http://www.eya.caEYA is a local Vancouver, youth-driven non-profit dedicated to the health of our urban environment, the planet, and its people.
Equal Voice
http://www.equalvoice.caEqual Voice is a multi-partisan non-profit dedicated to promoting the election of more women to all levels of Canadian government.
Everyday Activist
http://www.everydayactivist.comThis site offers simple tips for parents, kids, teachers and companies on how to reduce environmental impact.
Eyes Project
http://www.eyesproject.comThis Canadian non-profit promotes environmental and sustainability education through innovative initiatives for both educators and youth.
Fair Vote Canada
http://www.fairvote.caCanadians across the board are joining FVC to demand a fair voting system! Have your say!
Fedération des Jeunes Francophones du N.- B. Inc.
http://www.fjfnb.nb.caThe FJFNB works toward the development of cultural identity, leadership and community engagement in young francophones and Acadians.
Finaly!
http://www.finaly.caFinaly is a youth driven organization that empowers youth to be active participants in decision-making and implementation in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Flyt Foundation
http://www.flytfoundation.org/This non-profit specializes in leadership development, empowering teens and youth to be proactive in the face of social and environmental challenges.
Framework Foundation
http://frameworkfoundation.caFramework brings people to causes and causes to people while encouraging Canadians to be strategic with how they give their time and money.
Free the Children
http://www.freethechildren.comFTC empowers children in North America to take action to improve the lives of fellow children overseas. Leadership initiatives inspire thousands of youth in the US and Canada.
FYI Canada
http://www.Fyicanada.caThe people behind the popular Canadian youth programs like Historica and Encounters with Canada bring you a multimedia networking site for teens to get opinionated about their country.
Get Involved
http://getinvolved.caReady to step up? This site is here to match you with like-minded organizations and individuals that can make your agenda for change possible.
Get Your Vote On
http://www.getyourvoteon.caGYVO aims to promote voting in provincial elections in BC to 18-34 year olds. They aim to make young people's voices heard by politicians and the media.
Getting Involved
http://www.gettinginvolved.caThis student initiative matches students from junior high to university with volunteer opportunities that interest them!
Girl's Action Foundation
http://www.girlsactionfoundation.caGirl's Action Foundation provides spaces for girls to speak out, build skills, and create action on issues that are important and real to them.
GIV3 Charity
http://www.giv3.caGIV3 'mission is to encourage more Canadians to be more philanthropic.
Global Knowledge Partnership
http://www.globalknowledge.orgGKP brings together the public and private sectors and civil society organisations to share knowledge and build partnerships in knowledge and ICT for development.
Grassroots Youth Collaborative
http://socialinnovation.ca/community/members/grassroots-youth-collaborativeGYC is a collective of culturally and racially diverse youth-led organizations whose programs engage youth typically missed by mainstream programming.
Green Street
http://www.green-street.caGreen Street offers programs for teachers that encourage environmental responsibility, commitment to sustainable living, and dedication to environmental stewardship.
Gulu walk
http://www.guluwalk.comA website dedicated towards providing philanthropic work and donations in Northern Uganda.
Head and Hands
http://www.headandhands.caHead and Hands works with youth in a preventative, holistic and non-judgemental way to promote their physical and mental well-being.
Heartwood Institute
http://www.heartwood.ns.caHeartWood works with community leaders, private citizens, agencies, groups and government to support youth in community based development in Nova Scotia.
Horizons for Youth
http://www.horizonsforyouth.orgHorizons for Youth is dedicated to helping homeless and at-risk youth achieve personal responsibility, make positive choices and become empowered.
Indyish
http://www.indyish.comIndyish is a team of innovative thinkers who co-author a blog, sell art, and produce inter-arts events with film, fashion, publishing, music artists and more!
Institute du Nouveau Monde
http://www.inm.qc.ca/english.htmlThis Montreal-based organization promotes citizenship, civic duty, social cohesion and individual empowerment, and the development of democratic institutions.
Institute for Canadian Citizenship
http://www.icc-icc.caThe ICC is creating a new and vital conversation about our collective vision for Canada through resarch, events and a national network of Citizenship Committees.
Jer's Vision: Canada's Youth Diversity Initiative
http://www.jersvision.orgThese folks support the work of youth to address discrimination in their schools and communities through art, community, education, and youth initiatives in over 40 projects.
Katimavik
http://www.katimavik.orgEngage youth in volunteer service and foster sustainable communities through challenging national youth service programs.
La Rue des Femmes
http://www.laruedesfemmes.comMontreal Herstreet is a community organization that helps women in distress and homeless women get back on their feet.
Leave Out Violence (LOVE)
http://www.leaveoutviolence.comLOVE was founded by a Montrealer whose husband was killed by a 14 year old boy. It is the nation's leading youth violence prevention non-profit organization.
Make Poverty History
http://www.makepovertyhistory.caMake Poverty History has mobilized Canadians like never before on issues related to poverty at home and abroad.
Mobile Jam Festival
http://www.mobilejamfest.comMJF is an international mobile arts festival for youth aged 14-29. Through out the year youth are challenged to create dynamic media in the areas of mobile film, photography, and music.
Norwegian Children and Youth Council
http://www.lnu.no/pages/engelsk.aspx?nr=10332These guys are an umbrella to over 70 NGOs dedicated to children and youth working in education, politics, arts, culture and beyond.
Ookpik
http://www.ookpik.orgA site designed by youth for youth. Ookpik is a gateway to Arctic networks, events, knowledge and more!
Oxfam-Québec, CLUB 2/3
http://oxfam.qc.ca/en/homeOxfam-Quebec is a member of the international organization that works to find lasting solutions to poverty and injustice the world over.
Peace Child
http://www.peacechild.orgPCI supports young people around the world to produce books, musicals, educational materials, workshops and training courses on their major generational challenges.
Quantum Shift TV
http://www.quantumshift.tvQuantum Shift TV is a 21st Century storyteller renewing the cultural values of community, care and interconnectedness through the use of leading edge technology and citizen journalism.
Quebec Community Groups Network
http://www.qcgn.caThe QCGN is a non-profit that brings together 32 English communities across Quebec, providing support, enhancing their vitality and development.
Reach Out, Speak Up! Ignite Change Now - Global Youth Assembly
http://www.youthassembly.caIgnite Change Now! This social forum for youth draws together those ages 16-28 from around the world to form new partnerships and reshape conventional dialogue.
Resource Generation
http://www.resourcegeneration.orgThis group works with youth with financial wealth working towards progressive change through responsible, strategic financial means.
Rooftop Gardens
http://www.rooftopgardens.caRooftop Gardens empowers city dwellers in Montreal and worldwide to produce their own food while greening their communities.
Santropol Roulant (The Living Labs Project)
http://www.santropolroulant.org/2009/E-livinglabs.htmFounded and run by young Montrealers, Santropol Roulant uses food as a vehicle to build bridges between people and strengthen the local community.
Save our Democracy Meetups
http://saveourdemocracy.meetup.comMeet other local citizens to discuss election issues, screen potential candidates, hold unity caucuses to support national & congressional candidates and more.
Secretariat of the Assembly of the First Nations of Quebec and Labrador - Youth Website
http://www.afnyouth.caAFN is a group of Indigenous citizens that works with all levels of leadership to create opportunities for personal development and empowerment for future generations.
Share the Warmth
http://www.sharethewarmth.caShare the Warmth works with Montreal schools and families to alleviate hunger and poverty through a number of seasonal and ongoing programs.
Sierra Youth Coalition
http://www.syc-cjs.orgThe SYC is the youth-run branch of the Sierra Club of Canada that serves as an action centre for youth concerned about the environment.
Social Vibe
http://www.socialvibe.comSocial Vibe is the leading social media utility connecting people with brands, empowering them to engage with sponsors and share branded content with their social graph to benefit a cause of their choice.
SpeakOut Alberta
http://www.speakout.alberta.caSpeak Out provides students in Alberta with a forum for sharing their ideas, experiences and priorities with those making decisions in schools.
Spirit Bear Youth Coalition
http://www.spiritbearyouth.orgThis BC conservative organization advocates for the protection of Spirit Bears in BC forests.
Spread the Net
http://www.spreadthenet.orgSpread the Net was born in 2006 and aims at spreading awareness and curbing the spread of malaria by providing bednets to African families.
Student Vote
http://www.studentvote.caStudent Vote is a student driven, teacher mentored and community supported project that engages young Canadians in the democratic process through hands on experience.
Students on Ice
http://www.studentsonice.comThis award-winning organization offers expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic to provide students, educators, and scientists with educational opportunities.
Students Without Borders
http://www.studentswithoutborders.caStudents Without Borders is a WUSC project that give Canadian University students the chance to learn and volunteer in Asia, Africa and South America.
Study Parliament
http://www.studyparliament.caThis non-partisan group unites academics, parliamentary experts and civil servants to foster discussion and enhance knowledge about our government.
Table de concertation des Forums Jeunesse régionaux du Québec
http://www.forumsjeunesse.qc.caThese guys offer Quebec youth a forum for dialogue and support. They promote involvement in, and offer advice on, local and regional issues.
Take Part
http://www.takepart.comTake Part is a great resources for social, environmental, health and political issues. It regroups a blog, an online community, and opportunities for action.
Taking IT Global
http://www.tigweb.orgTIG enables collaborative learning by providing youth with access to global opportunities, cross-cultural connections, and participation in decision-making.
The Big Time Out
http://thebigtimeout.comA music festival taking place in British Columbia during August.
The Global Youth Network
http://www.globalyouthnetwork.caA Christian non-profit organization that has two objectives: justice education in the Global North and transformational development in the Global South.
The League of Young Voters
http://www.theleague.comThe League empowers American youth, particularly non-college, low income youth, and people of colour, to participate in the democratic process.
The Manning Centre
http://www.manningcentre.caA builder and supporter of conservative research, training and communications vehicles.
The MissG Project
http://www.themissgproject.orgThe Miss G Project for Equity in Education is a grassroots young feminist organization working to combat all forms of oppression in and through education.
The Otesha Project
http://www.otesha.caOtesha is a youth-led organization that mobilizes and equips Canadians to make global changes, individually and collectively.
The S.W.A.P. Team
http://theswapteam.org/The S.W.A.P. Team is a non-profit social enterprise with an international presence.
Through its clothing swap event Take Off Your Clothes, the group endeavors to promote sharing as an antidote to overconsumption while increasing awareness of conscious consumerism and providing clothing for those in need.
Tohu
http://www.tohu.ca/en/La TOHU is a non-profit with an exciting tri-partite mission involving circus arts, environmental protection and community revitalization.
UN Democracy Fund
http://www.un.org/democracyfundUNDEF's purpose is to support democratization around the world by helping local civil society groups in the process of democratization.
Visible Government
http://visiblegovernment.caThese guys are pushing to use of and access to easy online tools for Canadians to ensure a transparent and accessible system of government.
Volunteer Bureau of Montreal
http://cabm.net/en/700The Volunteer Bureau of Montreal's mission is to promote volunteerism to the general public and to provide support services to community organizations using volunteers.
Volunteer Canada
http://volunteer.caVolunteer Canada is the national voice for volunteerism. These guys provide support for civic participation through ongoing programs and special projects.
War Child Canada
http://www.warchild.caThis energetic organization is taking a stand for humanitarian assistance and children's rights worldwide.
Web of Change
http://webofchange.comWeb of Change is a series of conferences that connects the foremost thinkers and do-ers in the growing community of social change and technology from across North America.
What Kids Can Do
http://www.whatkidscando.orgWKCD is an American non-profit that supports and promotes the power of young people, and advocates that their voices be taken seriously.
Why Democracy
http://www.whydemocracy.netWhy Democracy is a huge project that uses documentary films as a starting point for a global discussion about democracy.
You Can
http://www.youcan.caYou Can is a non-profit driven by youth and community volunteers that specializes in youth led methods for non-violent conflict resolution.
Young Decision Makers
http://ydm.engagementcentre.caYDM is a body of youth, young adults, and adult allies from across Canada who work to ensure that youth voice is heard in all types of decision-making.
Young Social Entrpreneurs of Canada
http://www.ysec.orgYSEC is organized by youth to be used for youth by providing resources and support to youth aged 17-29 in starting social enterprises.
Youth Action Network
http://www.youthactionnetwork.orgYouth Action Network (YAN) is dedicated to helping youth become more informed and actively involved in order to move towards a just and sustainable society.
Youth at the United Nations
http://www.un.org/youthThe UN Programme for Youth is aimed at building awareness of the situations of youth worldwide, promoting their rights, and involving them in decision-making.
Youth Central (Child and Youth Friendly Calgary)
http://youthcentral.comYouth Central provides opportunities for young people to contribute to the community through volunteering, voicing their opinions and developing citizenship skills.
Youth Group Games
http://www.youthgroupgames.orgA guide for games which is organized by the number of people playing and their ages.
Youth in Decision Making
http://www.theinnovationcenter.orgThese folks strengthen communities by training, consulting and creating materials to help community organizations work more effectively.
Youth in Motion
http://www.youth-in-motion.caYouth in Motion navigates Canadian charities to give young people the tools, skills, and confidence they need for success.
Youth Mine Action Ambassador Program
http://www.minesactioncanada.org/youthThis program provides education and support to youth working towards eliminating landmines and helping their victims.
Youth On Board
http://www.youthonboard.orgThis American organization seeks to build mutual respect and intergenerational collaboration for social change.
Youth Out Loud: Writing, Arts and Action
http://www.youth-out-loud.orgAn organization dedicated to a forum on sexual abuse so victims may express themselves.
Youth Venture
http://www.genv.netYouth Venture inspires and invests in teams of young people to design and launch their own lasting social ventures.
Youth Vital Signs
http://www.youthvitalsigns.caYVS is made up of youth, community partners, and adult supporters doing public opinion research and giving Vancouver youth a fresh voice.
Yukon Volunteer Bureau
http://www.volunteerbureau.yk.caRecognizing the importance of volunteers, these guys provide support to volunteers and the organizations that work with them.
