Links

Table of Contents

• Arts & Crafts
• Books & Literature
• Fitness, Health, Wellbeing, Recreation
• Future Paths
• People, Issues, Activism

Arts & Crafts

• Wet Ink
  Online arts magazine for and by Canadian youth. Read poems and fiction online and learn how to submit your own work for online publication.
  
  
• New Music Canada
  Brought to you by the CBC, New Music Canada features fresh Canadian music including independent bands, underground DJs etc., from across the country. Listen to tracks, read artist bios and check out upcoming concert dates.
  
  
• The Artery
  Online exhibition space for youth produced art. Features original writing, articles and reviews and online gallery space.
  
  
• Fashion Club Online
  The ultimate fashion, beauty, entertainment teen website run by the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising out of California. Includes tons of interactive features.
  
  
• TeenInk
  Teen Ink is a monthly print magazine, website and book series (that you can borrow from MPL!) all written by teens for teens. The site features over 16,000 pages of original writing by teens.

Books & Literature

• Favourite Teen Angst Books
  Lots of reviews to help you choose your next books. Features interviews and articles related to young adult literature.
  
  
• Teen Reads
  Features reviews, information on authors and book club guides for teens.
  
  
• Reading Rants
  Features reading lists on lots of "teen" topics assembled by a librarian with the New York Public Library System.
  
  
• Guys Read
  A web-based literacy project to help guys find books they'll love.
  
  
• Drawn & Quarterly
  The site for the Canadian graphic novel publisher features information on artists, news and broadcast interviews you can listen to online.
  
  
• No Flying, No Tights
  Online reading lists of unconventional graphic novels for teens

Fitness, Health, Wellbeing, Recreation

• Spiderbites
  Run by Planned Parenthood of Toronto, this site promotes healthy sexuality and informed decision making. Topics include sex and sexuality, health, relationships, puberty, pregnancy, birth control and sexual readiness.
  
  
• Sexuality and U
  Features up-to-date information on sexual health, as well as interactive features like quizzes and virtual scenarios to try out your reaction to difficult situations. Hosted by the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada.
  
  
• Something Fishy
  A pro-recovery website devoted to information on eating disorders, Something Fishy features info on anorexia, bulimia, compulsive overeating and binge eating. Includes personal testimonials and forums and focuses on helping loved ones, prevention and constructive support.
  
  
• About Face
  Promotes positive self-esteem in girls and women of all ages, sizes, races and backgrounds through a spirited approach to media outreach and activism. Be sure to check out the Gallery of Offenders which features particularly offensive advertisements.
  
  
• Kids Help Phone
  Site features online counseling and links to find info on difficult issues from independent living to violence and abuse.
  
  
• Lesbian Gay Bi Youth Line
  The Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Youth Line is a service provided for youth, by youth that affirms the experiences and aspirations of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, transgender, 2-spirited, queer and questioning youth in Ontario.

Future Paths

• Job Futures
  This government website features information to help plan your future career, and includes job prospects and occupational profiles for over 220 different jobs.
  
  
• School Finder
  Investigate the post-secondary programs you're interested in using this online guide to over 1,700 Canadian universities, colleges and vocational schools. Find info on admission requirements, costs, programmes and contact details.
  
  
• Ontario Summer Jobs
  This website provides info on a variety of summer employment opportunities supported by the provincial government.
  
  
• Jeunesse.gc.ca/youth.gc.ca
  This federal website provides info on government services and programs to support youth available at the community level and beyond.
  
  
• Careers In Trades
  Everything you need to know to plan and pursue your training and career in the skilled trades.
  
  
• The Official Driver's Handbook
  Read the handbook online and get yourself ready to take your driving test.
  
  
• York Region Virtual Community Resources Centre - Focus on Youth
  Features links aimed at providing career related and volunteer resources for the youth of York Region.   As well as general career related links, there is information about international work experience opportunities.
  
  
• Markham Public Library Members: Career Cruising.
  This database provide loads of info on every job you can imagine and can help you identify potential careers based on your personality and preferences through an interactive "career matchmaker" program. Access is free with your library card! Check out our online database page for more info.

People, Issues, Activism

• The Mayor's Youth Task Force
  The Mayor's Youth Task Force is a group of diverse and dedicated teens representing the fabric of Markham's youth community.  They are dedicated to raising awareness and celebrating youth,  as well as being an active voice in the Town of Markham.
  
  
• The Otesha Project
  The Otesha Project is a youth organization working to raise awareness about over-consumption and to empower and enable youth to take action towards a sustainable future for the planet.
  
  
• Dream Now
  An online mentorship programme for youth based out of Canada, with an international scope, this site provides advice and help to young adults to set up projects for social change on a wide range of issues.
  
  
• Vegetarian Teen
  This online magazine includes articles from teens on issues like animal rights, how to make the transition to a vegetarian lifestyle, cruelty-free style and fashion, the environment, information for parents and lots of recipes.
  
  
• Environmental Youth Alliance
  EYA is a community development organization dedicated to improving our physical and social environment through hands on community projects that involve, train and employ young people. The site features info on what teens are doing locally for the environment and a listing of events and volunteer opportunities.
  
  
• Taking IT Global Markham
  A popular online community for young people interested in connection across cultures and making a difference in society.
  
  
• CADIP (Canadian Alliance for Developmental Initiatives and Projects)
  A non-profit organization based out of Vancouver, CADIP promotes peace and understanding in multicultural international communities. The site features CADIP's amazing short- and long-term projects in Canada and abroad, including volunteer opportunities.
  
  
• Aboriginal Youth Network
  A nation-wide network connecting Canadian Aboriginal youth. The site is designed for and by young adults and designed to get the word out about health, employment, education, news and events.
  
  
• OutProud
  Online site provides support, advocacy and lots of resources for gay, lesbian, bi and transgender youth.