Links - Online Tools
4REAL
http://www.4real.comThis online community unites people of all ages interested in culture, art and creating social change.
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.
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.
Better Ballots
http://www.betterballots.toThis 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.comThese 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.orgThe easiest way to support Canadian charities through your online donations!
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 University Press
http://www.cup.caCUP 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.orgCSJ 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.orgWith a mandate for social change, this media organization explores important topics in democracy and society.
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.
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!
Dominion Institute
http://www.dominion.caDominion 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.orgDream 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.caEverything elections in Alberta.
Elections BC
http://www.elections.bc.caEverything elections in British Columbia.
Elections Canada
http://www.elections.caAll the information you need to know about elections, both specific and in general, is on this site.
Elections Manitoba
http://www.electionsmanitoba.caEverything elections in Manitoba.
Elections New Brunswick
http://www.gnb.ca/electionsEverything elections in New Brunswick.
Elections Newfoundland
http://www.elections.gov.nl.caEverything elections in Newfoundland.
Elections Northwest Territories
http://www.electionsnwt.caEverything elections in the Northwest Territories.
Elections Nova Scotia
http://electionsnovascotia.ns.caEverything elections in the Nova Scotia.
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!
Frontline Partners For Youth
http://www.fpyn.caFPYN 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.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.
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.
Infoscape Research Lab
http://www.infoscapelab.caThe 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.orgThis 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.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.
Institute for Research on Public Policy
http://www.irpp.orgIRPP 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.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.
McCreary Centre Society
http://www.mcs.bc.caThe McCreary Centre is a BC initiative that conducts community based research and projects addressing current youth health issues.
Poli Twitter
http://www.politwitter.caPolitwitter 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.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.
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.
Toile-Jeunesse
http://www.toilejeunesse.centre-du-quebec.qc.caToile Jeunesse works to ensure youth representation, participation and success within the region.
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.
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.
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 Canada
http://www.youth.gc.caOur 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.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 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.
