Youth Involvement

AFS Interculture Canada
(http://en.afscanada.org/)

Discover a world of intercultural experiences and learnings!

Apathy is boring
(http://www.apathyisboring.com)

Apathy is Boring aims to use art, and technology to educate Canadian youth about democracy.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada (BBBSC)
(http://www.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/en/Home/default.aspx)

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada (BBBSC) is the leading child and youth serving organization providing mentoring programs across the country. Providing support to more than 1000 Canadian communities, our over 123 local agencies offer the service that the organization was founded on: One-to-One Matching. Men and women (age 18 or older) give of their time to become a mentor to a young person who can greatly benefit from having an adult role model to look up to.

Canada World Youth
(http://www.canadaworldyouth.org/en/Index.aspx)

Canada World Youth (CWY) is a world leader in the development of international educational programs for youth aged 15 to 25. We work with countries in Africa, Latin America, Asia, the Caribbean, and Eastern Europe.

Since 1971, the CWY program has made it possible for more than 31 000 young people from 67 countries to have safe and meaningful international experiences, learn about other cultures, and contribute to the well-being of their own communities.

Cree Nation Youth Council
(http://www.creenationyouthcouncil.ca)

We built this site in order to engage all Cree youth in our self-development. Here you will find information about programs and services we offer through the Cree Nation Youth Coucil and various partners. We intend to build on this site to provide youth tailored information on issues that matter to you. Please send your comments and suggestions to us, and enjoy our new site.

Our Mission is to facilitate the development of capability, leadership, and a joy of life in the Youth, in order to have a better future for the Youth and People of the Cree Nation. This includes the full intellectual, physical, emotional and spiritual potential of Youth as individuals, and their growth as responsible and joyful members and contributors to the Cree Nation.

Encounters with Canada
(http://www.ewc-rdc.ca/en/home.html)

Encounters with Canada is Canada's largest youth forum! Every week of the school year, 120-138 teens from across Canada (ages 14-17) come to Ottawa; there they discover their country through each other, learn about Canadian institutions, meet famous and accomplished Canadians, explore exciting career themes, develop their civic leadership skills, and live an extraordinary bilingual experience. Over 78,000 youth have lived the EWC experience so far!

Equitas
(http://equitas.org/en/)

Equitas’ programs provide frontline human rights defenders and educators, government officials as well as children and youth with the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to promote human rights values and to combat inequality, exclusion and other forms of human rights abuse.

Espace J
(http://www.espacej.gouv.qc.ca)

This is the Youth portal of the Gouvernement du Québec

Infoyouth
(http://www.infojeunescanada.com/en/index.php)

Infoyouth is a non-profit organisation whose all services are free. We need young people like you who want to get voluntarily involved to help other young people.

Institut du Nouveau Monde
(http://www.inm.qc.ca/english.html)

Institut du Nouveau Monde is a not for profit and non partisan organization whose mission is to promote citizen participation and the renewal of ideas in Québec.
INM works for justice and social inclusion, respecting democratic values, open-mindedness and innovation. Through its actions, INM promotes active citizenship, increased civic duty, enhanced social cohesion and individual empowerment, and the development of democratic institutions.

Katimavik
(http://www.katimavik.org/?lang=en)

Katimavik offers young Canadians an exciting experience that incorporates learning and volunteer involvement. It is Canada's leading national youth volunteer-service program.

Lead Your Way!
(http://www.naho.ca/rolemodel/english/leadyourway.php)

The National Aboriginal Role Model Program celebrates the accomplishments of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis youth aged 13 to 30. Lead Your Way! inspires Aboriginal youth to strive to reach their goals. Each year, 12 Aboriginal role models are nominated by their peers. They are selected for their achievements, leadership, and innovation. Throughout the year, the role models will attend celebrations, school functions, workshops, and conferences to share their stories with other Aboriginal youth.

Les Offices jeunesse internationaux du Québec
(http://www.lojiq.org)

In French only - SORRY

Depuis 2007, LOJIQ (Les Offices jeunesse internationaux du Québec) regroupe les organismes de mobilité jeunesse du gouvernement du Québec, lesquels relèvent du ministre des Relations internationales : l’Office franco-québécois pour la jeunesse (OFQJ), l’Office Québec Wallonie Bruxelles pour la jeunesse (OQWBJ) et l’Office Québec-Amériques pour la jeunesse (OQAJ).

Le mandat de LOJIQ est de favoriser le développement professionnel et personnel des jeunes adultes québécois en leur permettant de réaliser un projet à l’international.

Les Scouts du Canada
(http://www.scoutsducanada.ca/cgi-cs/cs.waframe.index?lang=1)

In French only - Sorry

L'Association des Scouts du Canada propose aux jeunes Canadiens et aux jeunes Canadiennes un programme original destiné à les rendre responsables d'eux-mêmes et autonomes, capables de jouer un rôle utile dans la société. Ce programme les conduit également à vivre leur foi et à développer leur culture dans une perspective ouverte et respectueuse des autres.

Motivaction Jeunesse
(http://www.motivactionjeunesse.com)

In French only - SORRY

À l’automne 1998, Luc Richer, intervenant social et Nancy Pilote, organisatrice communautaire, amorcent des projets qui permettront aux jeunes décrocheurs et marginaux de s’engager dans une démarche positive leur permettant de vivre des expériences de vie stimulantes. La Maison Dauphine, OSBL reconnu pour l’aide qu’elle apporte aux jeunes de la rue, offre son aide et l’encadrement nécessaire à la mise en place du projet SUR LA ROUTE DE L’ESPOIR, qui donnera naissance officiellement à l’organisme Motivaction Jeunesse.

Motivate Canada
(http://www.motivatecanada.ca/en/home)

Motivate Canada is a charitable organization which specializes in improving the lives of young people by fostering civic engagement, social entrepreneurship, social inclusion and leadership among youth.

National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation
(http://www.naaf.ca/)

The National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation's mission, working in partnership with Aboriginal, private and public sector stakeholders, is to promote, support and celebrate the achievement of Canada's Aboriginal Peoples.

NIKAN, l'envol d'une génération
(http://www.nikan.ca/accueil.asp)

In French only - SORRY

NIKAN, qui signifie «Aller de l'avant» dans plusieurs langues autochtones du Québec, est le nom d'une série documentaire de 13 émissions qui s'intéresse aux jeunes de 20 à 35 ans issus des communautés autochtones et inuites du Québec.

Québec sans frontières (QSF)
(http://www.mri.gouv.qc.ca/qsf/index.asp)

In French only - SORRY

Créé en 1995, le programme Québec sans frontières (QSF) permet aux Québécois de 18 à 35 ans de réaliser des stages de solidarité internationale

Secrétariat à la jeunesse - SAJ
(http://www.jeunes.gouv.qc.ca)

The Youth Secretariat acts as a privileged observer of the government with respect to the youth. It assists the premier in its responsibilities to the youth.

Shellene Hervieux
(www.shellenehervieux.com)

I welcome you to my website ! As you navigate on my site, you'll be able to view my pictures, watch my vidéos, and listen to my latest interviews, I've done in the past, present, and future. Soon I will add a radio station, on the site so you can press play and listen to my radio station. You can even add you're website, on my site with my authorisation. You can also leave a comment below the page. Thanks for visiting !!!

Table de concertation des forums jeunesse régionaux du Québec (TCFJRQ)
(http://www.forumsjeunesse.qc.ca/)

In French only - Sorry

La Table de concertation des forums jeunesse régionaux du Québec (TCFJRQ) fut créée en réponse au besoin des forums jeunesse régionaux d’avoir un lieu commun de concertation et de ressourcement en soutien à leur travail en région et dans le respect de leur diversité.

Wapikoni mobile
(http://www3.onf.ca/aventures/wapikonimobile/excursionWeb/index.php)

In French only - SORRY

Le Wapikoni mobile est un studio ambulant de création audiovisuelle et musicale qui se rend dans les communautés des Premières Nations du Québec.

YMCA Youth Exchanges Canada

Has your group ever thought about exploring other regions of Canada, initiating community service projects, living in another community, meeting new people, learning Canada’s other official language, or exploring Canada’s cultural diversity? If so, YMCA Youth Exchanges Canada may be for you!