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4REAL

http://www.4real.com

This online community unites people of all ages interested in culture, art and creating social change.


Adbusters

http://www.adbusters.org

These guys were the original culturejammers, and they're still publishing their anti-corporate philosophy with alternative art and media every month.


Assessing the Challenge of Youth Involvement in Public Policy

http://www.iog.ca

IOG is an independent non-profit think tank that promotes better governance for public benefit. They help public organizations and societies realize their objectives.


Better Ballots

http://www.betterballots.to

This non-partisan group is dedicated to exploring options and creating dialogue aimed at making elections representative of Toronto citizens.


Black Bag Media Collective

http://www.rockcanrollrecords.com

These guys produce and document the work of its artists in the form of audio recordings, live performances, new media presentations and via emerging technologies.


Canada Helps

http://www.canadahelps.org

The easiest way to support Canadian charities through your online donations!


Canadian Commission for UNESCO

http://www.unesco.ca

A 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 University Press

http://www.cup.ca

CUP is a national, non-profit co-op. The oldest news service, and North America's only student press co-op, CUP allows student newspapers to exchange stories.


Carrefour Jeunesse Emploi

http://www.cjereseau.org/en/

The CJE Network regroups the CJEs of Quebec to promote and defend their interests, while ensuring that the needs of their communities are being met.


Carrefour Jeunesse Emploi of NDG

http://joomla.cje-ndg.com/index.php/en/

This non-profit organization offers free bilingual services to young adults in Montreal to support their integration into Quebec society.


Centre for Social Justice

http://www.socialjustice.org

CSJ conducts research, education and advocacy on issues of equality and democracy. It works to strengthen movements for social justice in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and globally.


CITIZENShift

http://citizenshift.org

With a mandate for social change, this media organization explores important topics in democracy and society.


Civic Access

http://civicaccess.ca

Build 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.ca

This non-profit provides troubled youth an opportunity to learn about and experiment with multimedia to improve their situations.


Datalibre.ca

http://datalibre.ca

This 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.org

Deal 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.org

Democracy Now! is an American, daily, independent and award-winning news program providing its audience with access to perspectives rarely seen in mainstream media.


Do Something

http://www.dosomething.org

This 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!


Dominion Institute

http://www.dominion.ca

Dominion is a national charitable organization dedicated to creating active and informed citizens through greater knowledge and appreciation of the Canadian story.


Dream Now

http://www.dreamnow.org

Dream Now is a charity that brings together people and money for the growth of ideas that will do good for the world.


Elections Alberta

http://www.elections.ab.ca

Everything elections in Alberta.


Elections BC

http://www.elections.bc.ca

Everything elections in British Columbia.


Elections Canada

http://www.elections.ca

All the information you need to know about elections, both specific and in general, is on this site.


Elections Manitoba

http://www.electionsmanitoba.ca

Everything elections in Manitoba.


Elections New Brunswick

http://www.gnb.ca/elections

Everything elections in New Brunswick.


Elections Newfoundland

http://www.elections.gov.nl.ca

Everything elections in Newfoundland.


Elections Northwest Territories

http://www.electionsnwt.ca

Everything elections in the Northwest Territories.


Elections Nova Scotia

http://electionsnovascotia.ns.ca

Everything elections in the Nova Scotia.


Everyday Activist

http://www.everydayactivist.com

This site offers simple tips for parents, kids, teachers and companies on how to reduce environmental impact.


Eyes Project

http://www.eyesproject.com

This Canadian non-profit promotes environmental and sustainability education through innovative initiatives for both educators and youth.


Fair Vote Canada

http://www.fairvote.ca

Canadians across the board are joining FVC to demand a fair voting system! Have your say!


Frontline Partners For Youth

http://www.fpyn.ca

FPYN continues to evolve and develop through supporting the energy, interests and passion of frontline workers to heal ourselves and to make systemic changes.


FYI Canada

http://www.Fyicanada.ca

The 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.ca

Ready 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.ca

GYVO 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.ca

This student initiative matches students from junior high to university with volunteer opportunities that interest them!


Girl's Action Foundation

http://www.girlsactionfoundation.ca

Girl's Action Foundation provides spaces for girls to speak out, build skills, and create action on issues that are important and real to them.


Global Knowledge Partnership

http://www.globalknowledge.org

GKP brings together the public and private sectors and civil society organisations to share knowledge and build partnerships in knowledge and ICT for development.


Infoscape Research Lab

http://www.infoscapelab.ca

The Lab hosts research projects that focus on the cultural impact of digital code, and works on software development and new media content analysis.


Institut Fraser

http://www.fraserinstitute.org

This centre-right think-tank conducts research, hosts workshops and provides platforms for dialogue about leading Canadian issues.


Institute du Nouveau Monde

http://www.inm.qc.ca/english.html

This 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.ca

The ICC is creating a new and vital conversation about our collective vision for Canada through resarch, events and a national network of Citizenship Committees.


Institute for Research on Public Policy

http://www.irpp.org

IRPP seeks to improve public policy in Canada by providing insights and sparking debate that will contribute to decision-making. 


Jer's Vision: Canada's Youth Diversity Initiative

http://www.jersvision.org

These 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.


McCreary Centre Society

http://www.mcs.bc.ca

The McCreary Centre is a BC initiative that conducts community based research and projects addressing current youth health issues.


Poli Twitter

http://www.politwitter.ca

Politwitter is a non-partisan service that brings together all the Canadian political twitter, making it easy to connect elected MPs & MLAs with the Canadian people.


Quantum Shift TV

http://www.quantumshift.tv

Quantum 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.


Take Part

http://www.takepart.com

Take 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.org

TIG enables collaborative learning by providing youth with access to global opportunities, cross-cultural connections, and participation in decision-making.


Toile-Jeunesse

http://www.toilejeunesse.centre-du-quebec.qc.ca

Toile Jeunesse works to ensure youth representation, participation and success within the region.


Volunteer Bureau of Montreal

http://cabm.net/en/700

The Volunteer Bureau of Montreal's mission is to promote volunteerism to the general public and to provide support services to community organizations using volunteers.


Web of Change

http://webofchange.com

Web 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.


Young Decision Makers

http://ydm.engagementcentre.ca

YDM 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.org

YSEC is organized by youth to be used for youth by providing resources and support to youth aged 17-29 in starting social enterprises.


Youth Canada

http://www.youth.gc.ca

Our governments sponsor more programs and services for youth that you ever dreamed of! Try some out - tax dollars were never spent so well!


Youth Group Games

http://www.youthgroupgames.org

A guide for games which is organized by the number of people playing and their ages.


Youth in Decision Making

http://www.theinnovationcenter.org

These folks strengthen communities by training, consulting and creating materials to help community organizations work more effectively.


Youth in Motion

http://www.youth-in-motion.ca

Youth in Motion navigates Canadian charities to give young people the tools, skills, and confidence they need for success.


Youth Venture

http://www.genv.net

Youth Venture inspires and invests in teams of young people to design and launch their own lasting social ventures.


Youth Vital Signs

http://www.youthvitalsigns.ca

YVS is made up of youth, community partners, and adult supporters doing public opinion research and giving Vancouver youth a fresh voice.


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