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NAWL is a feminist non-profit organization that has worked to promote the equality rights of all women in Canada since 1974. NAWL is governed by a regionally representative Steering Committee elected by our membership.

Our methods... include research and education for practitioners, government and non-governmental officials and the public on: - nonviolent approaches to conflict transformation and peacebuilding; - conflict analysis and mapping; - fair and effective dispute resolution processes and systems; - effective planning, leadership, decision-making and problem solving; - fair, effective and accountable governance structures; - public dialogue about contentious matters.

The Community of the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Region embraces the Nuu-chah–nulth First Nations "living" philosophies of Iisaak (Living respectfully), Qwa' aak qin teechmis (Life in the balance), and Hishuk ish ts'awalk (Everything is one and interconnected). This vision was articulated to the CBT during public consultations with the residents of the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Region Community. The Clayoquot Biosphere Trust supports local research, education, and training that is consistent with a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve's objectives of conservation and community health. The CBT is responsible for initiating educational, scientific and cultural projects and programs in the region, as well as providing financial support to other eligible organizations. The CBT was established to represent the region of the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Reserve including communities adjacent to the Biosphere Reserve Boundaries.

To promote and nurture a park in a unique natural setting for a variety of arts and culture experiences that enrich the entire community.

The Haliburton Highlands Land Trust is a community-based, not-for-profit, non-governmental charity in Haliburton County. The Land Trust works to conserve the plants, wildlife and clean water of Haliburton County to ensure a legacy of forests, fields and wetlands, and the species they nurture.

The Nova Scotia Talent Trust is a registered charity that provides scholarships to Nova Scotians who demonstrate exceptional potential and commitment to become established artists in their chosen fields. Applicants of any age may apply but support is given to those who are not yet established in their fields and who are undertaking programs of study which will advance their artistic development and who are pursuing career paths that can lead them to become established artists. The recipients have used these funds to enrich their artistic experience studying at universities, arts training programs, festivals, and in private instruction at recognized institutions. Since 1944, the Nova Scotia Talent Trust has helped many Nova Scotian artists reach their artistic goals. It was observed on the occasion of the Talent Trust's 20th anniversary in the Journal of Education that "the one thing often lacking in gifted artists is neither talent nor dedication - it's money."

Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) is a leading international non-profit that is bringing ICT and workforce skills to marginalized communities in Africa, the Middle East and the Americas. The unique DOT youth-led model captures the enthusiasm and digital talents of young university and college graduates who are trained to deliver DOT programming in their communities. DOT serves as a bridge in the school-to-work transition, providing youth with the market-driven skills, self-confidence and motivation they need to find jobs and start businesses. DOT invests in young role models, DOT “Interns”, each of whom inspires and mobilizes hundreds more, diffusing sustainable change throughout communities. Placing youth at the center of community development has proven to be cost-effective with high-impact. For over ten years, DOT has been transforming communities by investing in more than 4,000 young role models who have reached over 800,000 of their peers and neighbours.

AYTF is a non-denominational charitable organization dedicated to helping and encouraging young people to achieve their full potential. The young hold the key to our future. Just as- "strong roots help make strong plants that in turn create a vigorous and blooming garden," AYTF offers a helping hand to under-resourced youth so that they may become better students, better persons and ultimately builders of a better society