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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.com

This 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_us

A 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.


Aboriginal Healing Foundation Student Program

http://www.ahf.ca

AHF promotes healing Aboriginal peoples and their communities by providing resources, promoting awareness and nurturing a supportive environment. 


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.


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.ca

Every 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.org

Imagine 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.org

Ashoka is the global association of the world's leading entrepreneurs.


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.


Association of Canadian Community Colleges

http://www.accc.ca

A national organization that represents colleges and institutes to government and business entities across Canada and the world.


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.


Blogs Canada

http://www.blogscanada.ca

Canadian blogs concerning Canadian democracy, political news and many other categories.


BYTE (Bringing Youth Towards Equality)

http://www.yukonyouth.com

BYTE 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.ca

These guys are interested in discussing ways of creating and sustaining vibrant communities, NGOs, businesses and institutions.


Canada Helps

http://www.canadahelps.org

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


Canada Heroes

http://canada-heros.com

Presents 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.com

These 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.org

Canada World Youth develops international educational programs where young people learn through experience.


Canada's World

http://www.canadasworld.ca

Canada'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.ca

CAFP 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.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 Council for Refugees Youth Network

http://ccrweb.ca/en/youth/youth-network

The CCR Youth Network gives youth and allies a voice to address challenges faced by newcomer youth and a space to share ideas on how to meet these challenges.

 


Canadian Federation of Students

http://www.cfs-fcee.ca

CFS 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.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.


Challenge Your World

http://www.challengeyourworld.com

It works to strengthen movements for social justice in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and globally.


Charity Village

http://www.charityvillage.com

The 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.org

Check 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.ca

This 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/youthzone

The 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.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.


D-Code

http://www.d-code.com

D-Code converts experiences of youth and young families from focus groups and transcripts into plain language about society and culture.


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 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.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.


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.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.


Encounters with Canada

http://www.ewc-rdc.ca

Canada's largest youth forum! Every week over a hundred teens gather in Ottawa for a great learning experience!


Enviro Youth Leaders

http://enviroyouthleaders.blogspot.com

EnviroYouth is a repository for announcements related to youth leadership in environmental and sustainability leadership issues in the Yukon. 


Environmental Youth Alliance

http://www.eya.ca

EYA 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.ca

Equal 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.htm

Equal 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.org

This independent, democratic, youth led organization represents 99 groups and empowers youth to be active in society.


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!


Fedération des Jeunes Francophones du N.- B. Inc.

http://www.fjfnb.nb.ca

The FJFNB works toward the development of cultural identity, leadership and community engagement in young francophones and Acadians.


Finaly!

http://www.finaly.ca

Finaly 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.com

This 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.ca

Framework 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.com

FTC 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.ca

These guys promote bilingualism for high-school students through various programs.


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.


GIV3 Charity

http://www.giv3.ca

GIV3 'mission is to encourage more Canadians to be more philanthropic.


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.


Grassroots Youth Collaborative

http://socialinnovation.ca/community/members/grassroots-youth-collaborative

GYC is a collective of culturally and racially diverse youth-led organizations whose programs engage youth typically missed by mainstream programming.


Greater Toronto Civic Action Alliance

http://www.civicaction.ca

This coalition of civic leaders works with community partners and government to address Toronto's future challenges like housing and the economy.


Green Street

http://www.green-street.ca

Green Street offers programs for teachers that encourage environmental responsibility, commitment to sustainable living, and dedication to environmental stewardship.


Gulu walk

http://www.guluwalk.com

A website dedicated towards providing philanthropic work and donations in Northern Uganda.


Head and Hands

http://www.headandhands.ca

Head 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.ca

HeartWood 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.org

Horizons 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.com

An 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.ca

Independent 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.com

Indyish 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!


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. 


Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami Youth Council

http://www.itk.ca

This group represents four Inuit nations across Canada and works to promote their interests with various levels of government.


It's Your Government

http://www.itsyourgovernment.tv

Your fast and funny crash course on all things governmental is coming at you through your TV. By the end of the episode you'll be not only entertained, but inspired.


Jane Goodall Foundation

http://www.janegoodall.ca

The Jane Goodall Institute of Canada supports wildlife research, education and conservation, and promotes informed and compassionate environmental action.


Jeanne Sauve Foundation

http://www.sauvescholars.org

The 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.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.


Katimavik

http://www.katimavik.org

Engage youth in volunteer service and foster sustainable communities through challenging national youth service programs.


Kickaction

http://www.kickaction.ca

Kickaction 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.


La Federation de la Jeunesse Canadienne-Francaise

http://www.fjcf.ca

FJCF represents the issues of French Canadians at the national level, and contributes to their social, cultural, economic and political development.


La Maisonnée

http://www.lamaisonneeinc.org

La Maisonnée works towards the successful social integration of immigrants to Canada from diverse backgrounds.


La Rue des Femmes

http://www.laruedesfemmes.com

Montreal 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.com

LOVE 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.ca

Make Poverty History has mobilized Canadians like never before on issues related to poverty at home and abroad.


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.


McDonald-Laurier Days

http://www.macdonald-laurier.ca

This 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.com

These students are eliminating the roots of hunger and poverty by addressing hunger through student solutions. 


Mobile Jam Festival

http://www.mobilejamfest.com

MJF 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.org

Mobilize is an all-partisan network that energizes, empowers and educates youth to increase civic engagement and political participation.


Mouvement pour une démocratie nouvelle

http://www.democratie-nouvelle.qc.ca

This group wants to see deep reforms in the Quebec electoral process so that it is truly representative of voters' wishes.


National Association of Friendship Centres

http://www.nafc.ca

The NAFC unites the members of the Friendship Center Movement, who promote the needs and concerns of Aboriginal peoples to the government and the public.


National Inuit Youth Council

http://www.niyc.ca

The National Inuit Youth Council (NIYC) represents the interests of Inuit youth in Canada.


Nightlife Magazine

http://www.nightlife.ca

A nightlife magazine featuring arts events that take place around Montreal.


Norwegian Children and Youth Council

http://www.lnu.no/pages/engelsk.aspx?nr=10332

These 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.org

A 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/home

Oxfam-Quebec is a member of the international organization that works to find lasting solutions to poverty and injustice the world over.


Passages to Canada

http://www.passagestocanada.com

Passages to Canada is an organization which consists of immigrants sharing their experiences when they come to Canada.


Peace Child

http://www.peacechild.org

PCI 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.ca

Place aux jeunes aims to encourage youth to live in Quebec's regions through social engagement, business development and education.


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.


Quebec Community Groups Network

http://www.qcgn.ca

The 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.ca

Ignite 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.com

Reboot 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.org

This group works with youth with financial wealth working towards progressive change through responsible, strategic financial means.


Rethink Foreign Policy

http://www.rethinkforeignpolicy.ca

Participants 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.ca

This group provides university delegations across Canada with resources to learn about and promote human rights, democratic development and globalization.


Rights Democracy

http://www.rightsdemocracy.net

The Rights and Democracy Network unites students across Canada, and provides support and resources for human rights education.


Rooftop Gardens

http://www.rooftopgardens.ca

Rooftop 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.htm

Founded 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.com

Meet other local citizens to discuss election issues, screen potential candidates, hold unity caucuses to support national & congressional candidates and more.


Scouts Association of Canada

http://www.scouts.ca

The 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.ca

AFN 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.ca

Share 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.org

The 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.com

Sled Island is an annual independent multi-venue music and arts festival in Calgary, Alberta.


Social Citizens

http://www.socialcitizens.org

Social 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.com

Social 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.ca

Speak 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.org

This BC conservative organization advocates for the protection of Spirit Bears in BC forests.


Spread the Net

http://www.spreadthenet.org

Spread 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.ca

Student 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.com

This 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.ca

Students 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.ca

This 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.ca

These 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.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.


The Big Time Out

http://thebigtimeout.com

A music festival taking place in British Columbia during August.


The Global Youth Network

http://www.globalyouthnetwork.ca

A 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.com

The 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.html

The 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 Manning Centre

http://www.manningcentre.ca

A builder and supporter of conservative research, training and communications vehicles.


The MissG Project

http://www.themissgproject.org

The 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.ca

Otesha 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.


Toile-Jeunesse

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

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


Townshippers Association

http://www.townshippers.qc.ca

This association strengthens and promotes the interests of the English speaking community, and encourages their participation in the community at large.


Townships Youth Link

http://www.youthtownships.ca

Townships Youth Link addresses youth needs and issues through awards, symposiums, showcasing innovation and advertising career opportunities.


UN Democracy Fund

http://www.un.org/democracyfund

UNDEF's purpose is to support democratization around the world by helping local civil society groups in the process of democratization.


Visible Government

http://visiblegovernment.ca

These 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/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.


Volunteer Canada

http://volunteer.ca

Volunteer 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.com

Voters 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.ca

This energetic organization is taking a stand for humanitarian assistance and children's rights worldwide.


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.


What Kids Can Do

http://www.whatkidscando.org

WKCD 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.net

Why 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.com

This 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.ca

The 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.ca

You 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.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 Action Network

http://www.youthactionnetwork.org

Youth 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/youth

The 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.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 Central (Child and Youth Friendly Calgary)

http://youthcentral.com

Youth 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.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 Mine Action Ambassador Program

http://www.minesactioncanada.org/youth

This program provides education and support to youth working towards eliminating landmines and helping their victims.


Youth On Board

http://www.youthonboard.org

This 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.org

An organization dedicated to a forum on sexual abuse so victims may express themselves.


Youth Speaks

http://youthspeaks.org

Youth Speaks empowers the next generation of leaders, self-defined artists, and visionary activists through written and oral expression.


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.


Yukon Gov't Youth Directorate

http://www.eco.gov.yk.ca/youthdirectorate/index.html

The 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.ca

Recognizing the importance of volunteers, these guys provide support to volunteers and the organizations that work with them.



Visual Distraction

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"The Art of Democracy" National Youth Challenge