Indigenous youth voices and the role of philanthropy
Introduction Indigenous peoples in Canada belong to diverse and distinct Nations and are an increasingly young population. Although Indigenous communities differ in language, culture, and
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New Media And New Voices
Community engagement and development offer youth the opportunity to communicate their desires and have their voices heard. But young Canadians do not participate in community
Youth and the future of philanthropy
In this introduction to a series of articles focused on the voices of young people, the authors urge the sector to bring young people into conversations about transforming philanthropy as equal partners, to tap into their ideas about policy, leadership, and civic engagement.
Volunteering: A Catalyst For Citizen Engagement, Social Inclusion, And Resilient Communities
Introduction How can we better understand the role volunteering plays in strengthening citizen engagement, social inclusion, and building resilient communities? Reflecting on some of the
Letter From The Guest Editor
Imagine Canada, which was founded in 2005, is a national bilingual charitable organization that supports and strengthens charities and nonprofits so they can, in turn,
Rethinking volunteerism – should it be a priority?
Peter O’Donnell, president of Healthy Futures Group, recently asked, “Do today’s nonprofits really want volunteers/an engaged community?” (O’Donnell, 2011, para. 1). For a number of
Engaging Youth In Decision-Making: Moving From Volunteerism To Active Citizenship
Introduction: It’s not actually about “volunteering” at all
Foreword
This special issue is a collaboration between The Philanthropist and Imagine Canada. As part of its National Engagement Strategy, over 500 established and emerging leaders