Cool sites

Apathy is Boring

Apathy is Boring is a national non-partisan project that uses art, media and technology to encourage active citizenry, outreaching to a broad demographic of youth about how to be more involved in their communities and the democratic process.

Citizen Voices

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean's interactive web community.

EWC News

Keep up with EWC news and press releases

Our Story: The Canadian Aboriginal Writing Challenge

Our Story: The Canadian Aboriginal Writing Challenge is a creative writing contest for young Aboriginal Canadians (ages 14-18 and 19-29). This national storytelling initiative is an opportunity to focus on the defining moments in history that have shaped this country and its Aboriginal people.

Racism. Stop it!

If you are between 12 and 20 years old, you are eligible to enter the Racism. Stop It! National Video Competition. Create a video about your thoughts on eliminating racism. Ten videos will be chosen as winners and will be broadcast on national television, reaching millions of Canadians.

Rick Mercer.com

Known best for his comedy routine "Talking to Americans" on This Hour has 22 Minutes, and his own show "The Rick Mercer Report", Rick also has his own blog and photo challenge site. Check it out!

The Mathieu Da Costa Challenge

The Mathieu Da Costa Challenge is an annual creative writing and artwork contest launched in 1996. The Challenge encourages youth to discover how diversity has shaped Canada’s history and the important role that pluralism plays in Canadian society.

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Youth Organizations

Exchanges Canada

Exchanges Canada is a Government of Canada initiative that creates opportunities for young Canadians to connect with one another; enables young Canadians to experience the diversity of Canadian communities, languages and cultures; provides access to information on exchange programs and activities available to Canadians in Canada and abroad.

Forum for Young Canadians

Established in 1975 as a bilingual, non-partisan educational experience for Canadian high school and Cégep (Quebec) students, Forum is a program where approximately 600 students from across the country selected to participate each year. The “Forum experience” brings students to Ottawa for an intensive academic adventure that immerses them in the exciting world of national politics and public affairs.

Get involved at the National Gallery of Canada!

If you’re a teen, get behind the scenes at the Gallery. Learn how the Gallery works. Collaborate with staff and guest artists. Plan events and workshops. Take part. Have a say.

SEVEC

Over the last 70 years, SEVEC has brought together more than 300,000 young Canadians through exchanges, visits, and forums. As an educational, charitable organization with an emphasis on unique learning opportunities, our number one priority is to provide safe, effective and value-added programming for youth aged 12-17, their families, educators, and community leaders.

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