This resource is published by the Chiefs of Ontario and encourages First Nations Youth to create their own youth councils so that their voices can be heard and experience leadership positions. The resource explains how First Nations youth may empower themselves and become advocates and provides information on developing a council.
As an Indigenous young person, you have rights! Learn about what they are.
This website provides resources for educators and students interested in including human rights into education at all levels. The Human Rights Defenders curriculum helps young people learn about human rights topics using examples of human rights defenders of all ages and backgrounds.
The National Reading Campaign has been doing work in Aboriginal Policy regarding reading. On their website is information about their initiative which includes three round tables in the next three years. The purpose of the initiative is to promote reading to Aboriginal children across Canada. They also encourage Aboriginal children and youth to read and write their own stories. Their website also includes many resources and an abundance of research surrounding the topic of reading.
Amnesty International Canad is the Canadian branch of Amnesty International. Amnesty International's focus is to promote human rights, equality and justice through their campaigns and petitions on a variety of subjects that can include effected countries or individuals. They also have resources on how to be a youth activist.
This resource was prepared by UNICEF and discusses what it means to have a child friendly city. The resource also provides different methods of child participation in city planning and also provides infromation for teachers looking to integrate this idea into their classrooms.
The YOUCAN website provides leadership resources for youth and educators on non-violent conflict resolution to improve community relations. The website also offers publications of how programs by YOUCAN have been making change in their communities.
The Students Commission: Centre of Excellence for Youth Engagement connects young people with training, networking with other youth and youth organizations, and opportunities to develop change within their communities.
The Public Health Agency of Canada provides many educational resources and activities on children's rights for children aged 4 and above. The site has a section for child and youth, parents and caregivers, as well as educators. There are also links to events across the country for National Child day.
Taking IT Global hosts opportunities online to connect youth and causes through petitions, online games, resources and action guides. There are many examples on this website of creative ways others have made a difference as well as ideas of how to spread the word about your campaign and engage community members.
