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The national website for 4-H in Canada. Offering exchanges, scholarships, conferences, and supplies.
http://www.4-h-canada.ca/

A Canadian Heritage program that creates opportunities for young Canadians to connect with one another and experience the diversity of Canadian communities, languages and cultures. Gives information on other exchange programs available in Canada and abroad.
http://www.exchanges.gc.ca/

New media service for youth. Includes "Just Concerts", "newmusiccanada.com" and "120seconds.com" featuring music, video, animation and games.
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http://www.cbcradio3.com/

A program for senior high school and CEGEP students, 16 to 19 years of age to spend a week in Ottawa learning about Canada and its leaders. Program details and online application form.
http://www.forum.ca/

A directory of Canadian studies, univiersities, and exchanges from the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.
http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/english/culture/canstud.htm

A program in which those 17 to 21 years of age spend 9 months helping in community projects in three different areas. Information for potential participants and community partners needing volunteers.
http://www.katimavik.org/

The Government of Canada, through Exchanges Canada, a part of the Department of Canadian Heritage, provides funding for this program. It is intended for Canadians between the ages of 12 and 18.
http://www.ymcatoronto.org/international/exchanges/

This particular group's story starting on January 2001. Travelling around Canada to learn French, social and political issues.
http://katimavik1.tripod.com/

Bilingual site with directories of former participants, current group websites, and related websites.
http://www.lorrex.com/katimavik

A non-partisan, corporately financed organization dedicated to engaging the perspectives of young Canadians living around the world in Canada's public policy debates.
http://www.canada25.com

Focuses on reciprocal group exchange programs and national forums for youth between the ages of 14 and 19, although the age span is a bit wider than that. Descriptions of some programs and related links.
http://www.echanges.gc.ca/forums.asp?Language=0&MenuID=3

The CCAAC promotes quality, publicly funded child care accessible to all. Includes membership information, news, current events and resources.
http://www.childcareadvocacy.ca/

National association concerned with the well-being of children up to age nine. Membership information, calendar of events, and information on their journal, "Canadian Children."
http://www.cayc.ca/

An exchange program for young people from Canada and 15 other nations, featuring presentations about advanced technology and visits to high-tech companies, discussions about environmental protection and wilderness excursions, challenges arising from cultural diversity visits to Quebec and Niagara Falls, and meetings with opinion leaders.
http://www.experiencecanada.com/

A resource for Canadian Greek letter organizations and links to their websites. International and local GLOs are represented.
http://www.canadiangreeks.com/

A youth leadership organization for young people who want to change the world. Founded by Marc & Craig Kielburger, programs include overseas volunteer trips, leadership seminars, motivational speakers and educational resources.
http://www.leaderstoday.com/