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Youth Engagement Through Schools: Key Organizations

	Canadian Association of Student Activity Advisers (CASAA) CASAA's  mission is to promote and develop student leadership and activities within Canadian high schools.
	Mentors - Peer Resources Excellent resources, newsletters, research on peer helper and mentoring programs.
	Canadian Intramural Recreation Association (CAHPERD) Several resources for teachers on intramural activities.
	Canadian Counselling Association (School Counsellors Group) CCACC is a national organization dedicated to the enhancement of the counselling profession in Canada.
	Canadian Association of Principals (CAP) Administers student leadership awards sponsored by Premier, publisher of student agendas and other student leadership programs.
	Canadian Association for School Health (CASH) Published a review of the research and case studies of youth involvement.

  Federal/National

	Canadian Health Network (Youth Section) Screens and catalogues web-based information and specific FAQs for youth.
	Health Canada (Childhood and Adolescence) Funds research, promotes youth participation through the National Plan of Action and publishes Voices and Choices, a student health needs assessment and planning tool.
	The School Health Research Network Developing a framework and research program on the school environment.
	Centre of Excellence on Youth Engagement/Tiny Giant Magazine/The Students Commission The Centre produces reports, the TG Magazine publishes a magazine and web-based projects and the Students Commission organizes conferences and youth training.
	Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Centred Prairie Communities Developing knowledge on youth-friendly communities.
	Canadian Association for Adolescent Health Promotes youth-friendly services and professional training.
	McCreary Centre Society Promotes youth action and participation.
	TeenNet Developing youth websites on health.
	Youth Path Lists federal youth services, research, mostly employment related.

Foundations with an interest in youth engagement 
 

	Laidlaw Foundation Promotes youth engagement and evaluation of youth participation programs.
	McConnell Foundation Supporting pilot on school-based youth participation.

Youth-led Organizations in Canada
 

	Aboriginal Youth Network Promotes online, aboriginal youth participation.
	Canadian Youth Foundation Several programs to empower youth in career development.
	National Rural Youth Network Provides feedback to federal government on policies affecting rural youth.
	Institute on Governance Research and articles on youth participation in school boards.
	Youthfluence Seeks to bridge the gap between youth and decision-makers.
	deal.org Educating and empowering youth to make life choices.
	National Youth in Care Network Voices of youth in care and custody.
	Katimavik Promotes youth community service in Canada and the world.
	You Can Preventing conflict, promoting healthy relationships.
	Youth Round Table on the Environment Advises Environment Canada on their programs.

International Organizations

	The Free Child Project Directory of youth advocacy organizations around the world.
	Carnegie Young People Initiative Provides youth involvement in public decision-making.
	National Institute on Out-of-School Time Research and advice on involving youth in after school programs.
	Youth Works Research and guides on involving youth.
	National 4-H Council Promotes rural youth participation.
	Youth Development Strategies, Inc. Research and training in youth development.
	Forum for Youth Investment Policy-oriented research and summaries.
	www.soundout.org Dedicated to student engagement in schools.
	Youth Leadership Institute Promoting student engagement with research and programs.
	The Breakthrough Collaborative Promotes self-directed and student-led teaching in high schools.

This summary has been prepared with funding provided by the
Population Health Fund, Health Canada

Key Resources

	Voices & Choices   An Assessment/Planning      Tool
	United Nations/Health Canada   A Statement on Youth     Participants   Canada's Plan of Action   Report on Canada's     Progress
	Canadian Association for School Health    Organization      Self-Assessment Tool   Research Summary
	Canadian Association of Principals   Student Leadership      Awards
	CAHPERD    Spirit of Sports Awards    Canadian Active      Living Challenge    Student Leadership      Program (CIRA)    Playground Leadership      Program (CIRA)    Health in Perspective      (CIRA)
	CASAA    Leadership Handbook    Student Activity      Sourcebook    Making It Work
	Centre of Excellence on Youth Engagement   Fostering Engagement      in Schools Planner   Youth Engagement and      Health Outcomes   Survey of Youth-Serving     Organizations
	McGill University   Student Engagement in      Learning and School Life

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