Directory of Activism Resources

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Activism "emphasizes direct vigorous action especially in support of or opposition to one side of a controversial issue" according to Merriam-Webster.

Resources in This Category

• ActCity Ottawa

  https://www.facebook.com/actcity.ottawa
  A local grassroots group seeking to nurture social conscience and truth using a collaborative website and a lecture/discussion series.

• Action Logement/Action Housing

  http://www.action-logement.ca/
  Charitable organization providing support and information to those in need of housing.

• Aga Khan Foundation Canada

  http://www.akfc.ca/
  Non-profit international development agency. Agency profile, including membership, current activities.

• Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation

  http://www.cfff.ca/
  An association honouring firefighters injured or killed on the job. Information about past activities and plans for new memorial at Lebreton Flats.

• Ceasefire

  http://www.ceasefire.ca/
  Web-based initiative to promote peace, disarmament and social justice.

• Church Council on Justice and Corrections

  http://www.ccjc.ca/
  Volunteer, religious-based organization involved in oversight of Canadian justice and correction system. Membership, current issues, video and book products.

• Citizens for Safe Cycling

  http://www.bikeottawa.ca/
  Voluntary association of cyclists who work for better, safer, environmentally-friendly cycling in Ottawa.

• Coalition to Oppose the Arms Trade

  http://coat.ncf.ca/
  Protest coalition, publisher of "Press for Conversion" quarterly magazine.

• Housing Help

  http://www.housinghelp.on.ca/
  Organization providing housing information and assistance to people in need of affordable housing. Information for tenants and landlords, including listings.

• Human Concern International

  http://www.humanconcern.org/
  Charitable organization whose mission is "to help alleviate human suffering" internationally. Mission, projects and current events / campaigns information.

• Inter Pares

  http://www.interpares.ca/
  Organization working to build understanding about the causes and effects of poverty and injustice, and the need for social change. Mission, projects and publications information.

• Legacy of Hope Foundation

  http://www.legacyofhope.ca/
  Promoting awareness and understanding about the legacy of residential schools and the effects and intergenerational impacts on First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Organizational profile, news.

• Minwaashin Lodge

  http://www.minlodge.com/
  Aboriginal women's support healing lodge. Organization profile, including programs and services information.

• National Aboriginal Circle Against Family Violence

  http://www.nacafv.ca/
  Information, advocacy and training support organization. Programs, services and events information.

• Options Bytown

  http://www.optionsbytown.com/
  Non-profit housing corporation providing housing to people at risk of homelessnes, and support for those tenants.

• Ottawa Food Policy Council

  http://ofpc-cpao.ca/
  Volunteer and publicly-funded organization whose mission is to ensure that all residents have access to food and promote health through research and partnerships.

• Peace and Environment Resource Centre

  http://www.perc.ca/
  To educate and involved the public in issues about peace, environment and social justice. Organization information, newsletter, articles and current projects.

• Peace Coalition

  http://www.nowar-paix.ca/
  Coalition of anti-war activists. News, events information, articles.

• Project Clear Skies

  https://yow.ca/en/yow-and-community/project-clear-skies
  Information about the program of the Ottawa Airport Authority providing grants for capital projects for registered charities.

• University of Ottawa Community Legal Clinic

  http://commonlaw.uottawa.ca/community-legal-clinic/
  Non-profit organization providing legal support to low income people, students and members of historically disadvantaged groups.

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