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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.
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.
Art Matters
http://artmatters.concordia.caEvery spring in Montreal, the galleries of this city are blanketed in art exhibits produced by Concordia students. There are many ways to get involved!
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.
Association of Canadian Community Colleges
http://www.accc.caA national organization that represents colleges and institutes to government and business entities across Canada and the world.
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.
Blogs Canada
http://www.blogscanada.caCanadian blogs concerning Canadian democracy, political news and many other categories.
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 Heroes
http://canada-heros.comPresents a research site with photos, biographies, and related links on over 100 Canadians who have excelled in some manner.
Canada Policy Research Networks
http://www.cprn.comThese guys have clout when it comes to public policy research. Their reports land on the desks of politicians across the country. They shape political discourse for the issues of the day.
Canada World Youth
http://www.cwy-jcm.orgCanada World Youth develops international educational programs where young people learn through experience.
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 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.
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.
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.
CITIZENShift
http://citizenshift.orgWith a mandate for social change, this media organization explores important topics in democracy and society.
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.
D-Code
http://www.d-code.comD-Code converts experiences of youth and young families from focus groups and transcripts into plain language about society and culture.
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 in Montreal: From 1830 to the present
http://www2.ville.montreal.qc.ca/archives/democratie/democratie_en/An interactive site examining the role of democracy in Montreal from historical and future perspectives. It's a resource for students, teachers and all those with local election interest.
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!
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!
Enviro Youth Leaders
http://enviroyouthleaders.blogspot.comEnviroYouth is a repository for announcements related to youth leadership in environmental and sustainability leadership issues in the Yukon.
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.
Equal Voice Experiences Program
http://www.equalvoice.ca/experiences/kits.htmEqual Voice Experiences provide mentor programs to engage girls and young women to think about their lives in relationship to politics.
European Youth Forum
http://www.youthforum.orgThis independent, democratic, youth led organization represents 99 groups and empowers youth to be active in society.
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.
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.
First Nations Youth Network
http://www.fnyouthnetwork.comThis site provides a list of opportunities available to First Nations youth in Quebec 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.
French for the Future
http://www.french-future.caThese guys promote bilingualism for high-school students through various programs.
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!
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.
Independent Artists Cooperative
http://iamcoop.blogspot.comAn artist-run, not-for-profit co-operative established 2002 in St. John's, Newfoundland. They provide workspace and resources to independent artist members.
Independent Media
http://www.independentmedia.caIndependent Media was created for folks searching for alternatives to corporately sponsored media, as well as those interested in building independent media.
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.
Jeanne Sauve Foundation
http://www.sauvescholars.orgThe Sauve foundation runs an intensive one-year program to develop the leadership potential of promising youth from around the world.
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.
Kickaction
http://www.kickaction.caKickaction is an online community for young women who think for themselves, take a stand and act creatively to bring positive change to their communities and across the globe.
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.
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.
McDonald-Laurier Days
http://www.macdonald-laurier.caThis project engages young Canadians to celebrate the birthdays of the former Prime Minister’s and inform them of their accomplishments and legacy in the history of Canada.
Meal Exchange
http://www.mealexchange.comThese students are eliminating the roots of hunger and poverty by addressing hunger through student solutions.
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.
Mobilize
http://www.mobilize.orgMobilize is an all-partisan network that energizes, empowers and educates youth to increase civic engagement and political participation.
National Inuit Youth Council
http://www.niyc.caThe National Inuit Youth Council (NIYC) represents the interests of Inuit youth in Canada.
Nightlife Magazine
http://www.nightlife.caA nightlife magazine featuring arts events that take place around Montreal.
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.
Place Aux Jeunes du Quebec
http://www.placeauxjeunes.qc.caPlace aux jeunes aims to encourage youth to live in Quebec's regions through social engagement, business development and education.
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.
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.
Reboot Alberta
http://rebootalberta.wordpress.comReboot Alberta is a progressive blog that provides a forum for the discussion and exploration of Alberta's new political compass.
Resource Generation
http://www.resourcegeneration.orgThis group works with youth with financial wealth working towards progressive change through responsible, strategic financial means.
Rethink Foreign Policy
http://www.rethinkforeignpolicy.caParticipants gather at Camps across Canada to rethink our country's role in the world, connecting business, art, NGOs and government involvement.
Rights and Democracy Student Network
http://www.dd-rd.caThis group provides university delegations across Canada with resources to learn about and promote human rights, democratic development and globalization.
Rights Democracy
http://www.rightsdemocracy.netThe Rights and Democracy Network unites students across Canada, and provides support and resources for human rights education.
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.
Scouts Association of Canada
http://www.scouts.caThe Scouts Association of Canada offers exciting programs for youth aged 7-21 geared towards personal and social development and responsible citizenship.
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.
Sled Island Festival 2009
http://www.sledisland.comSled Island is an annual independent multi-venue music and arts festival in Calgary, Alberta.
Social Citizens
http://www.socialcitizens.orgSocial Citizens is a blog and resource centre that provides tools, ideas, and food for thought for media minded people who care about social change.
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.
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 Library and Archives Canada forum on Canadian Democracy
http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/democracy/index-e.htmlThe LAC Forum on Canadian Democracy is a new initiative that brings together resources and expertise to promote study and discussion of Canada's democratic experience.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Voters in Training
http://www.votersintraining.comVoters in Training is a non-profit or partisan citizenship education program for secondary students that operates bilingually throughout Quebec.
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.
Why People Act (Blog)
http://whypeopleact.wordpress.comThis blog is part of a Master's of Education Thesis and is aimed at sparking dialogue about what motivates people to get involved in advocacy.
YMCA
http://www.ymca.caThe YMCA is dedicated to individual and community health, serving people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities with programs tailored to the needs of their communities.
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 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 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 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 Speaks
http://youthspeaks.orgYouth Speaks empowers the next generation of leaders, self-defined artists, and visionary activists through written and oral expression.
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 Gov't Youth Directorate
http://www.eco.gov.yk.ca/youthdirectorate/index.htmlThe Youth Directorate aims to improve services for, and health of, young people, as well as to increase youth involvement, awareness, and contribution.
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.
