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Rural Youth in Action in the Community Pathfinder
This Pathfinder was developed to help remote and rural communities assist their youth with recreation activities, skills development and summer employment.
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Association des jeunes ruraux du Québec (AJRQ)
The mission of AJRQ is to promote the training of members and to support their feelings of belonging in their rural area; to encourage the global development of the individual, allowing him or her to develop their personality through social and educational activities; to introduce members to the principles of democratic society. For more information, contact:
Association des jeunes ruraux du Québec (AJRQ)
65, rang 3 Est,
Princeville, QC G6L 4B9
Tel.: (819) 364-5606
Fax : (819) 364-5006
E-mail : ajrq@ivic.qc.ca
Internet : http://www.ajrq.qc.ca/ajrq.html
Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada
To offer children and youth opportunities to develop the skills, knowledge and values they need to become fulfilled individuals. National Programs include: Active Living; Stay in School; child care; camping - residence & day ; employment training; emergency shelters; street youth outreach; services to new Canadians; special populations; youth leadership; family/parent support; young offenders; and substance abuse prevention and treatment programs.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada
7100 Woodbine Ave, suite 405
Markham, ON L3R 5J2
Tel: (416) 477-7272
Fax: (416) 477-2056
E-mail: info@bgccan.com
Internet: http://www.bgccan.com
Canadian 4-H Council
A community based organization dedicated to the growth and development of rural youth. Their purpose is to foster development of life skills such as citizenship, cooperation, leadership, responsibility and independence through achievement in skills development projects.
4-H National Office
Central Experimental Farm
Bldg #26, 930 Carling Ave
Ottawa, ON K1A 0C6
Tel: (613) 234-4448
Fax: (613) 234-1112
E-mail: cforrest@4-h-canada.ca
Internet: http://www.4-h-canada.ca
Girl Guides of Canada
Girl Guides of Canada is a Movement for girls, led by women. It challenges girls to reach their potential and empowers them to give leadership and service as responsible citizens of the world.
Girl Guides of Canada
50 Merton Street
Toronto, ON M4S 1A3
Tel.: 1-800-565-8111
Fax: (416) 487-5570
E-mail: ggc@girlguides.ca
Internet: http://www.girlguides.ca
Junior Farmers' Association of Ontario
Purpose: To build future rural leaders through self-help and community betterment.
Junior Farmers' Association of Ontario
202-450 Speedvale Avenue West
Guelph, Ontario N1H 7Y6
Tel: (519) 780-5326
Fax: (519) 780-5327
E-mail: info@jfao.on.ca
Internet: http://www.jfao.on.ca
National Farmers Union Youth
The National Farmers Union goal is to improve economic and social well-being of rural people and rural communities. NFU Youth are full members and equal in every sense with all adults, but have a youth structure within the NFU to deal with the education, development and organization of young members.
National Farmers Union Youth
2717 Wentz Ave
Saskatoon, SK S7K 4B6
Tel.: (306) 652-9465
Fax: (306) 664-6226
E-mail: nfu@nfu.ca
Internet: http://www.nfu.ca/section4.html
National Inuit Youth Council
Purpose: To provide information on political and environmental issues, Inuit rights and opportunities, legal assistance; to improve communications and assist Inuit youth achieve full participation in Canadian society.
National Inuit Youth Council
Internet: http://www.niyc.ca/news.php
Scouts Canada
Adventurous co-ed programs for ages 5-26.
Mission statement: To contribute to the education of young people, through a value system based on the Scout Promise and Law, to help build a better world where people are self fulfilled as individuals and play a constructive role in society.
Scouts Canada National Office
1345 Baseline Road
Ottawa, ON K2C 0A7
Tel.: (613) 224-5131 or 1-888-SCOUTS
Fax.: (613) 224-3571
E-mail: mailbox@scouts.ca
Internet: http://www.scouts.ca
YMCA Canada
The YMCA in Canada is dedicated to the growth of all persons in spirit, mind and body, and in a sense of responsibility to each other and the global community. Almost 200 communities across Canada are served.
Tel.: ( 416) 967-9622
Fax: ( 416) 967-9618
E-mail: services@ymca.ca
Internet: www.ymca.ca
Federal Government
Community Action Program for Children - Public Health Agency of Canada
This Program is delivered through Health Canada regional offices to fund community groups to establish and deliver services that address the developmental needs of at risk children (0 - 6 years). Long-term financial assistance is provided through contributions to support these services. Community Action focuses on prevention.
Community Action Program for Children
Division of Childhood and Adolescence
Public Health Agency of Canada
Tunney's Pasture, Address Locator: 1909C2
Ottawa, ON K1A 1B4
Tel.: (613) 952-1220
E-mail: DCA_public_inquiries@hc-sc.gc.ca
Internet: http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/dca-dea/programs-mes/
capc_main_e.html
Youth Employment Strategy - Government of Canada
Skills Link
helps young people who face more barriers to employment
than others. They could be high school dropouts, single parents,
Aboriginal youth, young persons with disabilities, youth in rural areas
or recent immigrants.
Summer Work Experience
helps secondary and post-secondary
students find summer jobs.
Career Focus
helps post-secondary graduates develop advanced skills
and find careers in their fields.
For information about these programs, contact the Human Resource Centre of Canada nearest you or call:
Tollfree: 1-800-935-5555
TTY/TTD :1-800-465-7735
Internet : http://youth.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/common/mandate.shtml
First Nations and Inuit Youth Employment Strategy - Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
First Nations and Inuit Science and Technology Camp Program
The First Nations and lnuit Science and Technology Camp Program promotes science and
technology as career choices by supporting science camps for First Nations and lnuit youth.
First Nations and Inuit Summer Student Career Placement Program
This program supports opportunities for career-related work experience and training to in-school First Nations and lnuit youth living on reserve or in recognized communities during the summer months.
First Nations and Inuit Youth Work Experience Program
The program funds proposals from First Nations and Inuit governments and organizations to
provide supervised work experience for out-of-school unemployed youth in community service,
community businesses or other work experience that will contribute to their employability.
For more information, contact your Indian and Northern Affairs regional office
Internet: http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ro/index_e.html
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
Terrasses de la Chaudière
10 Wellington, North Tower
Ottawa, ON K1A 0H4
Tel.: (819) 997-0380
E-mail: InfoPubs@inac.gc.ca
Internet : http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ps/ys/
CAP Youth Initiative (YI) - Industry Canada
The Community Access Program (CAP) Youth Initiative (YI) aims to provide employment opportunities for young Canadians between the ages of 15 and 30-primarily students, recent graduates, or the under-employed or unemployed. Participants (youth 15-30) work as interns at CAP centre's throughout Canada, helping individuals, community organizations and small businesses improve their knowledge and effective use of the Internet and related information technologies.
Industry Canada
155 Queen Street, 7th Floor
Ottawa, ON K1A 0H5
Tel.: 1-800-575-9200
TTY: 1-800-465-7735
Fax: (613) 952-8711
E-mail: comaccess@ic.gc.ca
Internet: http://cap-pac.ic.gc.ca/pub/capyi/index.html
Junior Canadian Rangers - National Defence
The aim of the Junior Canadian Ranger Programme is to promote traditional cultures and lifestyles by offering a variety of structured activities to young people living in remote and isolated communities of Canada.
Canadian Ranger/Junior Canadian Ranger Coordination Cell
101 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, ON K1A 0K2
Tel.: 1-800-627-0828
Fax: (613) 992-8956
Internet : http://www.rangers.forces.ca/pubs/jcr/intro_e.asp
Provincial Government Programs
Alberta
Youth Leadership Development
Internet: http://www.cd.gov.ab.ca/building_communities/
volunteer_community/programs/youth_programs/index.asp
Saskatchewan
Community Initiatives Fund
Annual and summer grants support community programs and services targeted toward vulnerable children, youth, and families. While the annual grants are for programs and services that will be delivered throughout the year, the summer grants assist community organizations in providing summer programs and services that are to be delivered between May and September.
Community Initiative Fund Administrator
1870 Lorne Street
Regina, SK S4P 2L7
Tel.: (306) 787-5729
Fax: (306) 787-8560
Internet: http://www.cyr.gov.sk.ca/cif.html
Centennial Student Employment Program
The Centennial Student Employment Program (CSEP) provides meaningful job opportunities to Saskatchewan students, helping them prepare for future careers in Saskatchewan.
Culture, Youth and Recreation
4th Floor, 1919 Saskatchewan Drive
Regina, SK S4P 3V7
Tel.: (306) 787 5729
Fax: (306) 787 8560
E-mail: info@cyr.gov.sk.ca
Internet: http://www.cyr.gov.sk.ca/centennial_student_employment.html
Manitoba
Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth - Hometown Green Team Program
This program provides summer employment for youth 16 to 24 years of age in rural Manitoba. The program includes work in the areas of park infrastructure, interpretive services, tourism promotion in Provincial Parks and other visitor-oriented natural areas, grounds improvement and back country cleanup on recreational routes.
Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth
Tel.: 1-800-282-8069 (Ext. 0901)
E-mail: degerrard@gov.mb.ca
Internet: http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/youth/Employers/Hometown.html
Ontario:
Summer Experience Program
Provides 90 percent funding to not-for-profit organizations, municipalities and aboriginal/First Nation communities to provide summer employment opportunities for youth to develop career-related and transferable skills
Contact: Government of Ontario Youth Opportunities
Tel.: 1-888-562-4769
Internet: http://www.summer.mbs.gov.on.ca/
english/index.html
Quebec:
Young Volunteers - Project "Jeunes Volontaires" - Emploi-Québec
Jeunes Volontaires projects aim to provide work experience to youth who run their own projects. For more information, contact the Centres locaux d'emploi (CLE) in your area
Internet: http://emploiquebec.net/anglais/individus/volontaires.htm
Project "Place aux jeunes"
«Place aux jeunes» was started in 1989 in the hope of stopping the exodus of young graduates to big cities. Held over three weekends, the program brings together about 15 young people (18-35 years old) who originate from a given region. The program helps them discover the various facets of their region, allows them to meet participants in the local economy and invites them to imagine themselves and their future in that region.
Project "Place aux jeunes"
1783, Saint-Édouard, bureau 400
Plessisville, QC G6L 3S7
Tel.: 1-888-966-6725
E-mail: isabelle@placeauxjeunes.qc.ca
Internet: http://www.placeauxjeunes.qc.ca/
Prince Edward Island
Community Recreation Support
The Division provides both funding and professional assistance to communities in attempts to have Islanders understand the importance of including physical activity in their daily routines. Funding is available for: Arena Support, Leadership, Projects, and Provincial Organizations.
Sport and Recreation
PO Box 2000
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8
Tel.: (902) 894-0283
Fax: (902) 368-4663
E-mail: bcmcfeely@gov.pe.ca
Internet: http://www.edu.pe.ca/sportrec/pr_recreate.asp
New Brunswick
Family and Youth Capital Assistance Program
Assistance will be available to non-profit organizations and/or municipalities engaged in youth community-related projects such as playgrounds, youth centres, recreation centres, soccer fields, baseball fields, etc.
Regional Development Corporation
836 Churchill Row
P.O. Box 428
Fredericton, NB E3B 5R4
Tel.: (506) 453-2277
Fax: (506) 453-7988
Internet: http://www.gnb.ca/0096/Youth-e.asp
Newfoundland and Labrador
Grants to Youth Organizations
This program provides financial support to provincial, regional and community based youth organizations to assist with the cost of staffing, administration, and programs. Special Projects are funded on an occasional basis.
Tel.: (709) 729-0725
Fax: (709) 729-7481
E-Mail: echalker@gov.nl.ca
Internet: http://www.hrle.gov.nl.ca/youth/grants.htm
Yukon
Youth Exploring Trades
Youth ages 12 to 15 attend week-long camps that explore the trades industry. Participants learn about the trades through construction of a go-cart which they build and later race. Other activities include tie-dying, mini-golf and recreation. Older students can apply to be camp instructors.
Advanced Education, Department of Education
P.O. Box 2703,
Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 (E-1)
Telephone: (867) 667-5927 or
1-800-661-0408 ext. 5927
Fax: (867) 667-8555
Internet: http://www.education.gov.yk.ca/
advanceded/employment/youthexploringtrade.html
Youth Leadership Training
This program provides training for young people who want to be leaders. Participants work with young people from other Yukon communities and learn the skills involved in planning programs, writing proposals, working out conflicts, dealing with different types of behavior and administering First Aid.
Youth Directorate
Department of Executive Council Office
P.O. Box 2703
Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 (BYTE)
Tel.: (867) 667-8213 or
1-800-661-0408 local 8213
Fax: (867) 393-6341
Internet: http://www.gov.yk.ca/depts/eco/youthleadership.html
Other programs
Canadian 4-H Council
The Canadian 4-H Council sponsors the following programs:
Technical Knowledge Opportunities Program
This program provides funding for projects, seminars, or other forums for which the primary purpose or mandate is the provision of "training". Applicants may be committees of 4-H leaders, specific project groups, district, regional or provincial 4-H committees or councils or interprovincial project groups.
Agrium 4-H Youth Leadership Initiative Program
This program provides funding for 4-H projects being carried out by 4-H clubs, district, provincial councils or interprovincial committees. Funding is available for activities that meet at least one of the following objectives: skill development, rural leadership training.
4-H National Office
Central Experimental Farm,
Bldg #26, 930 Carling Ave
Ottawa, ON K1A 0C6
Tel: (613) 234-4448
Fax: (613) 234-1112
E-mail: kathyho@4-h-canada.ca
Internet: http://www.4-h-canada.ca/scholarships.html
Duke of Edinburgh's Award: Young Canadians Challenge
Designed to help young people develop a sense of responsibility in themselves and their community by expanding their horizons, the Award has evolved into one of the most comprehensive individual development, self-training and personal achievement programmes in the world.
The Programme is open to all young people between the
ages of 14 and 25 and is made up of four sections:
Community Service, Skills Development, Physical Fitness, Expeditions and Explorations.
E-mail: duke@dukeofed.org
Internet : http://www.dukeofed.org
Katimavik
This program helps youth acquire a variety of useful experiences, develop skills, and handle
responsibilities. Besides benefiting from diverse training through volunteer work, Katimavik provides ongoing training in leadership, second language, environment, cultural discovery and healthy lifestyle.
Katimavik Head Office
Port of Montréal Building
Wing 3, Suite 2160
Cité du Havre, Montréal, QC H3C 3R5
Tel.: 1-888-525-1503
Internet : http://www.katimavik.org/
Foundations:
For other foundations see Charity Village foundations list at:
Internet: http://www.charityvillage.com/cv/nonpr/nonpr17.asp
Altamira Foundation
Through the Foundation, Altamira gives disadvantaged children the opportunity to grow up in a safe environment, access to a good education, as well as the skills needed to assist them in securing employment and becoming productive citizens.
Altamira Foundation
130 King Street West, Suite 900
Toronto, ON M5X 1K9
E-mail: nrahim@altamira.com
Internet: http://www.altamira.com/altamira/
the+company/the+altamira+foundation.htm
McLean Foundation
This foundation provides funding for projects showing promise of general social benefit but which may initially lack broad public appeal.
The McLean Foundation
Ms. Britt Bengtsson
2 St. Clair Ave. West Suite 1008
Toronto, ON M4V 1L5
Tel: (416) 964-6802
Fax: (416) 964-2804
E-mail: info@mcleanfoundation.on.ca
Internet: http://www.mcleanfoundation.on.ca/donation_policy.html
Muttart Foundation
The Foundation considers applications from registered charitable organizations in Alberta,
Saskatchewan, the western Northwest Territories and Yukon. One of the priority areas of the Foundation is youth and children.
The Muttart Foundation
Suite 1150, Scotia Tower One
10060 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton AB T5J 3R8
Toll Free: 1-877-788-5437
Tel.: (780) 425-9616
Fax: (780) 425-0282
Internet: http://www.muttart.org/
Canada Sports Friendship Exchange Programs
This exchange program organizes cultural reciprocal exchanges between francophone and anglophone Canadian youth selected from minor sports and school groups across the country.
Youth Exchanges Canada Sports and Group Program
5555 Westminister Road, Suite 209
Montreal, QC H4W 2J2
Tel.: (514) 482-7108
Fax: (514) 482-1605
E-mail: infocsfep@videotron.ca
Internet: http://www.exchanges.gc.ca/Exchanges_View.asp?
Language=0&txt;_Exchange_ID=483&Partner;=2
Exchanges Canada
Exchanges Canada is a Government of Canada initiative that creates opportunities for young Canadians to connect with one another and experience the diversity of Canadian communities, languages and culture.
Exchanges Canada
12 York Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1N 5S6
Tel.: 1-800-622-6232
Fax: 1 877 297-5014
E-mail: exchanges@pch.gc.ca
Internet: http://www.exchanges.gc.ca/Main.asp?Language=0
Nunavut Youth Abroad Program
The program enables Nunavut youth to acquire concrete skills in the areas of journalism, communications, environmental conservation, office administration and management through work placements for credit during placements in communities across Canada and around the world.
Nunavut Youth Abroad Program
275 Bank Street, Suite 400
Ottawa, ON K2P 2L6
Tel.: (613) 238-6711 ext. 242
Fax: (613) 567-0658
E-mail: info@nyaponline.org
Internet: http://www.nyaponline.org/
Society for Educational Visits and Exchanges in Canada (SEVEC)
A group reciprocal home-stay exchange program for all young Canadians between the ages of 11 and 18. Groups can be school groups or youth who belong to a recognized community organization. The objective of the program is to help improve knowledge and understanding of Canada among Canadian youth, enabling them to learn first-hand about the history, geography, economy, institutions, cultures, communities, languages and other facets of their country.
Sevec
57 Auriga Drive, Suite 201
Nepean ON K2E 8B2
Tel: (613) 998-3760 or 1-800-387-3832
Fax: (613) 998-7094
E-mail: info@sevec.ca
Internet: http://www.sevec.ca/index_e.htm
Youth on the move
This site is dedicated to helping young Canadians and Europeans looking for adventure and an experience of a lifetime. Find out more about internships and exchange opportunities, scholarships, grants and bursaries and travel tips and country information.
Title: Rural youth migration between 1971 and 1996 [electronic resource].
Author: Tremblay, Juno. Statistics Canada. Agriculture Division.
Publisher: [Ottawa] : Statistics Canada, Agriculture Division, 2001.
Internet: http://www.statcan.ca/english/
freepub/21-006-XIE/21-006-XIE00003.pdf
Title: Rural youth: stayers, leavers and return migrants
Author: Richard Dupuy, Francine Mayer, and René Morissette.
Publisher: Ottawa : Statistics Canada, Analytical Studies Branch, 2000.
Internet: http://www.rural.gc.ca/researchreports/
ruralyouth/ruralyouth_e.phtml
Articles
Title: Animation-jeunesse Haut-Saint-François: une expérience de développement local pour freiner l'exode des jeunes.
Author: Daniel Hains.
Conference proceedings: Regroupement québécois des intervenants et intervenantes en action communautaire, 1994.
Internet: http://www.rqiiac.qc.ca/fr/
vie_associative_calendrier/actes/article.asp?
Id_chapitre=10&Id;_articles=503
Title : Congruence of Aspirations of Rural Youth with Expectations Held by Parents and School Staff
Author : Joyce Ley, Steven Nelson, and Svetlana Beltyukova
Journal : Journal of Research in Rural Education, v.12 no.3, pp. 133-141, 1996
Title: Hopes and fears: the life choices, aspirations and well-being of young rural women.
Author: Penny Warner-Smith and Christina Lee.
Journal: Youth Studies Australia, v.20, n.3, pp. 32-37, September 2001.
Internet summary: http://www.acys.utas.edu.au/ncys/ysa/
contents/volume20-3.htm#RTFToC7
Title: Les jeunes et le développement en milieu rural: démarche témiscamienne pour l'implantation d'une maison de jeunes décentralisée.
Author: Jacques Bourgeois.
Conference proceedings: Regroupement québécois des intervenants et intervenantes en action communautaire, 1994.
Internet: http://www.rqiiac.qc.ca/fr/vie_associative_calendrier
/actes/article.asp?Id_chapitre=10&Id;_articles=502
Title: Leadership from within: rural community revitalisation and the school-community partnership.
Author: Susan Johns et al.
Journal: Youth Studies Australia, v.20, no.3, pp. 20-25, September 2001.
Internet summary:http://www.acys.utas.edu.au/ncys/ysa/
contents/volume20-3.htm#RTFToC3
Title :No town Has to Die!: Promoting Leadership by Involving Youth in the Community.
Author : Nelson, Edwin C.
Journal: Small Town, Sept./Oct. 1990.
Title: Planning local services for rural young people
Author: Bruce McKenzie
Journal: Youth Studies: Bulletin of the National Clearinghouse for Youth Studies, v.9 n.4, pp.24-26, 1990.
Internet: http://www.acys.utas.edu.au/ncys/ysa/contents/volume9.htm#no4
Title: Taking the Lead: The Role of Rural Schools in Community Development.
Author: S. Johns et al.
Conference proceedings: Education: The Global
Challenge: International Conference and Exhibition, 2000.
Canada's Physical Activity Guide for Children - Public Health Agency of Canada
Internet: http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/pau-uap/paguide/child_youth/children/index.html
Canada's Physical Activity Guide for Youth - Public Health Agency of Canada
Internet: http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/pau-uap/paguide/child_youth/youth/index.html
Children - Service Canada
Internet: http://servicecanada.gc.ca/en/children/children.html
Ready Set Go - Ontario Physical and Health Education Association
Ready-Set-Go! is an interactive web site where both parents and kids will find a whole array of sports information including tips, articles and answers on topical issues, plus countless ways to get things started in your own community. The site dedicates segments to motivating children toward a healthy sports attitudes, as well as the benefits and fun associated with being physically active.
Tel.: 1-888-446-7432
Internet: http://www.ReadySetGo.org/
Youth Aboriginal Canada Portal
Internet: http://www.aboriginalcanada.gc.ca/acp/site.nsf/en/
ao30904.html
YouthPath - Government of Canada
YouthPath is your single access point to government related youth programs, services
and information.
Internet: http://www.youthpath.ca/yohome.jsp?lang=en
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