Youth – Youth Organizations and Associations

Aboriginal Youth Council

The mission statement of the AYC is to create positive change for Friendship Centre youth through inclusion, empowerment and culture.

Source: National Association of Friendship Centres

Arctic Children and Youth Foundation

The aim of the ACYF is to work at all levels to assist Arctic children and youth to attain standards of living, education, opportunities and health and well-being equal to those of other Canadians.

Assembly of First Nations National Youth Council

This site provides information about events held by the Assembly of First Nations Youth Council, as well as news and activities for each of Canada's regions and provinces.

Hope for the Future

The purpose of this publication is to bring First Nations Communities together with the purpose of lowering the school drop-out rate, early drug and alcohol prevention, teen pregnancy and F.A.S.

Inuit Youth Voices

Fosters greater awareness of the needs of Inuit youth, advocates for equity and social improvements, and encourages their participation in the community.

ISPAYIN - Métis Youth Express Yourself!

ISPAYIN is an extensive project, led by the Métis Centre of the National Aboriginal Health Organization, to build awareness about Métis youth identity, health and well-being in a contemporary context.

Source: National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO)

National Aboriginal Role Model Program

Source: National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO)

National Inuit Youth Council

This is the homepage of the National Inuit Youth Council, an organization which represents the interests of Inuit youth across Canada and which works to open communications between the regions.

NWAC Youth Council

Represents, promotes, advocates, empowers, protects and educates young indigenous women of Canada.

Source: Native Women's Association of Canada

Taking Action Project: Art and Aboriginal Youth Leadership for HIV Prevention

Youth Advisory Council

The Metis Youth page contains information on upcoming events and projects, and programs offered to Metis youth in Alberta.

Source: The Métis Nation of Alberta

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