Lukol Directory: Regional: North America: Canada: Society and Culture: Organizations

Association of Canadian Clubs
A network of clubs whose common objective is to strengthen Canada by providing forums that promote understanding and pride in being Canadian.
http://www.canadianclub.ca

Canadian Foodgrains Bank
was established in 1983 as a practical way for Canadian farmers to share their abundant harvests with the less fortunate of the world. Its primary purpose is to serve as a centralized grain banking and distribution system to alleviate world hunger.
http://www.foodgrainsbank.ca/

USC Canada
Non-profit international development organizations, establishing programs in food security/ biodiversity, desertification, climate change and poverty alleviation.
http://www.usc-canada.org

Canadian Organic Growers - COG
A national information network for farmers, gardeners and consumers. COG promotes organic foods through national publications and events, and through memberships in local chapters.
http://www.cog.ca/

Royal Commonwealth Society of Canada
Promotes the spread of knowledge respecting the peoples and countries of the Commonwealth, and provides information about its branch locations, activities and events.
http://www.rcs.ca

Family Services Employee Assistance Programs - FSEAP
Description with links to specialized regional services and community-based programs in a national network of agencies.
http://www.familyserviceseap.com/

A World of Dreams
Grants dreams to critically, chronically and terminally ill children up to age 18 across Canada. Includes foundation information, ways to give, upcoming events, and how to refer a child.
http://www.awdreams.com/

Cool to be Canadian Corp.
Private, federally chartered non-profit organization devoted to encouraging Canadians - particularly young ones - to volunteer, participate, invent, create and generally have fun celebrating diversity as Canadians.
http://www.cool.ca/

Asian Institute of Technology Alumni Association - Calgary
One of 25 world wide chapters. List membership profiles, call for election of officers and gives information about the AITAA.
http://www.ee.ryerson.ca/~fernando/aitaa.h...

CARE Canada
A non-governmental, non-sectarian, not-for-profit charitable organization dedicated to helping the poor in developing regions and to providing relief to victims of natural disasters and violent conflicts.
http://www.care.ca/

Montreal International Forum (MIF)
A global alliance of organizations supporting the involvement of nongovernmental organizations and civil society in multilateral negotiations. Organizational information, news, details of the MIF's annual and biennial conferences.
http://www.fimcivilsociety.org/

Community Foundations of Canada
Membership organization for Canada's network of community foundations, to help enable them to support local community programs.
http://www.cfc-fcc.ca/

Canadian Council for International Co-operation
A coalition of Canadian organizations working on the frontlines of social justice, humanitarian aid ans economic development, in Canada and in the developing world. Features related news articles.
http://www.ccic.ca/

Multiple Births Canada
Works to improve the quality of life for multiple birth individuals and their families by managing peer support networks, area contacts, and communication.
http://www.multiplebirthscanada.org/

Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Awarded by Prince Philip to outstanding young Canadians.
http://www.dukeofed.org/

Volunteer Canada
Represents and advocates volunteerism in Canada. Includes resources, information, and a directory of volunteer organizations.
http://www.volunteer.ca/

Go for Green
Charitable organization encouraging Canadians to pursue healthy, outdoor physical activities while being good environmental citizens. Support initiatives to enhance personal and environmental health.
http://www.goforgreen.ca/

Dialogue Canada
Provides Canadians of all regions, cultural and linguistic backgrounds with opportunities to know each other better and acknowledge their differences.
http://www.uni.ca/dialoguecanada/index.htm...

Block Parent Program Of Canada
A registered charity and Canada's largest volunteer-run child safety organization. Over 500,000 volunteers from coast to coast help to make communities safer for everyone.
http://blockparent.ca/

Canadian Centre for Philanthropy
A source of information on the nonprofit and voluntary sector, including size and scope of the sector and also funds research into volunteering and volunteerism.
http://www.nonprofitscan.ca/

Make-A-Wish Foundation of Canada
Grants wishes of children with serious medical conditions. Includes stories, donations, events, promotions, and how to refer a child.
http://www.makeawish.ca/

Telecommunities Canada
Represents and promotes Canadian community networking movement at the national and international level.
http://www.tc.ca/

Linux Online - Canadian Linux User Groups
A list of Linux User Groups located in Canada.
http://www.linux.org/groups/canada/

Conference of Interamerican Student Projects (CIASP)
A reunion site for CIASP, which sent members to Hidalgo Mexico in the 1960's. Includes the story of the organization and memories of its participants.
http://www.ciasp.ca/

Right to Quiet
Vancouver-based nonprofit society working to advocate the value, benefits, and difficulties in obtaining quiet.
http://www.quiet.org/

Dominion of Canada Rifle Association
Promotes military and civilian marksmanship, the sport of shooting and the safe handling of firearms. Latest news, match results and information about related legislation.
http://www.dcra.ca/

In Common
Campaign with focus on the elimination of poverty. Coordinated by the Canadian Council for International Co-operation.
http://www.encommun.web.net/

The Canadian Information Processing Society
An association of Canadian Information Technology (IT) professionals.
http://www.cips.ca

Road Safety Educators' Association
Canadian organization for professional road safety educators. RSEA ensures professional standards and promotes safety driving automobiles.
http://www.ncf.ca/rsea

CS Group
The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada. Newsletters, recent events, minutes of various meetings. Online membership application.
http://www.csgroup.ca/

Canadian Council on Social Development
National, non-profit organization which focuses on issues of social and economic security.
http://www.ccsd.ca/

Canadian Association of Certified Planning Technicians
Dedicated to maintaining high standards for Planning Technicians and other related planning professions. Features information on membership, employment, and educational opportunities.
http://www.cacpt.org/

Candlelighters Canada
Support organization to help children with cancer and their families.
http://www.candlelighters.ca/

Pitch-In Canada Home Page
Non-profit organization dedicated to cleaning up the world.
http://www.pitch-in.ca/

Canadian International Grains Institute
CIGI is a non-profit facility dedicated to providing educational programs and technical activities in support of market development and promotion of world markets for Canada's grains, oilseeds and special crops.
http://www.cigi.ca/

The Web Networks Community
3500+ Canadian activists, artists, and non-profits.
http://community.web.net/

MADD Canada - Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Mission is to stop impaired driving and to support victims of this violent crime
http://www.madd.ca/

Kin Canada District 4
An umbrella organization of community service clubs for men and women, covering Alberta, Northeastern BC and the Northwest Territories.
http://www.district4kin.com/

National Quality Institute
A not-for-profit organization that provides strategic focus and direction for Canadian organizations to achieve excellence. Provides online information on applying and qualifying for the "Canada Award for Excellence".
http://www.nqi.ca/

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Intentional Communities
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Scouts Canada
YMCA
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Girl Guides of Canada
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