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The Dartmouth Heritage Museum Society operates a museum complex that acquires, preserves, interprets, displays and makes accessible material related to the cultural heritage of the Dartmouth area. It also operates and interprets 2 historic Dartmouth homes: Evergreen House-An impressive example of a mid-Victorian gentleman's residence, Evergreen House is furnished with period antiques donated by local families and commands a fine view of Halifax Harbour. Originally built in 1867 by Judge Alexander James, the house was also home to Nova Scotian folklorist, Dr. Helen Creighton. Evergreen is also the temporary home to the Dartmouth Heritage Museum. Quaker House-Originally the home of William Ray, the house is considered one of the oldest domestic structures in the metro area. Quaker House is restored and furnished to reflect its 1785 construction date. Guides provide tours. Herb garden backyard open to visitors. Pioneer Days Dress Up Trunk available to younger visitors.

We are a non-profit, charitable organization whose mission is to celebrate, conserve and protect New Brunswick’s natural heritage, through education, networking and collaboration. Founded in 1972 as the New Brunswick Federation of Naturalists, the organization is presently comprised of a dozen naturalist clubs and hundreds of members across the province. In addition to encouraging a better understanding of the natural environment and awakening concern for our province’s natural heritage, Nature NB recognizes the importance of actions to preserve and maintain that natural heritage. We achieve both through various programs for youth and adults, and through the development of educational materials.

MediaSmarts is a Canadian non-profit organization that has been pioneering the development of media literacy programs since its incorporation in 1996. Members of our team have backgrounds in education, journalism, mass communications, and cultural policy. We promote media and Internet education by producing online programs and resources, working in partnership with Canadian and international organizations, and speaking to audiences across Canada and around the world. MediaSmarts' work is based on the belief that to be functionally literate in the world today – to be able to "read" the messages that inform, entertain and sell to us daily – young people need critical thinking skills. MediaSmarts focuses its efforts on equipping adults with information and tools to help young people to understand how the media work, how the media may affect their lifestyle choices and the extent to which they, as consumers and citizens, are being well informed.

The Vanier College Foundation is a registered non-profit organization committed to helping Vanier College maintain its high academic standing and enhancing the educational life of its students. Incorporated November 10, 1992, and governed by a Board of 12 members this independent entity works to increase the financial resources available to the College so that it may continue to offer assistance to students with established needs; recognize academic achievement; and support programs and services which result in direct benefits to all Vanier students.

The Friends of Kananaskis Country Cooperating Association was incorporated as a not-for-profit & Registered Charity in 1996. Working in partnership with Alberta Tourism, Parks & Recreation we are interested citizens cooperating for the benefit of Kananaskis Country & its visitors. We are governed by a volunteer Board of Directors with a diversity of backgrounds, skills and a passion for Kananaskis Country. They ensure that every one of our programs & projects center around the concepts of: Education, Participation & Protection. We take an active role volunteering to assist in the construction & maintenance of the extensive trail system throughout Kananaskis Country.

Offering educational and interactive injury prevention programs for children ages 4-12 through school field trips as well as community programing . Available Programs: Pedesrtian Traffic Safety; Fire & Home Safety; Bicycle Safety; Acerage & Farm Safety; Safety Summer Camps; & Birthday Parties.

“Geoscientists for our Future” The CSPG Educational Trust Fund (ETF) is a Registered Charity with the Canada Revenue Agency that raises money for an endowment fund to support programs that advance petroleum geoscientific education. The slogan “Geoscientists for our Future” represents the purpose of the ETF: ensuring that there are well-educated and skilled petroleum geoscientists for the future.

We are dedicated to helping people of all abilities discover creative ways of playing and learning together. By bringing people of all abilities together to engage in creative play, all participants grow in beautiful, unpredictable ways that lead to healthier, more inclusive community and school life. We empower people to live, learn and act more inclusively and creatively.

The Canadian League Against Epilepsy is an organization of medical and basic sciences professionals counting more than 125 members, including physicians, basic scientists, nurses, neuropsychologists, neuroradiologists, students and other health professionals. Our members are all keen to take advantage of their passions and their knowledge in their respective fields to better respond to various basic needs of the epileptic population, present and future. We also work in collaboration with several organizations such as the Canadian Epilepsy Alliance, the American Epilepsy Society and the North American Commission for Epilepsy. We meet at the time of the Canadian Congress of Neurological Sciences and every other year at the Canadian League Against Epilepsy meeting. The league members are also in contact on an ongoing basis through our website in order to provide information and exchange views on various topics of current interest on epilepsy.

The Lifesaving Society is a full-service provider of programs, products and services designed to prevent drowning. We are a national volunteer organization and registered charity composed of tens of thousands of individual members, and over 4,000 affiliated swimming pools, waterfronts, schools and clubs. The Lifesaving Society is a leader and partner in the delivery of water safety education throughout Canada and around the world. We represent Canada in the Commonwealth Royal Life Saving Society and the International Life Saving Federation. The World Health Organization recognizes ILS as the world authority in the global effort to prevent drowning. The Lifesaving Society takes lead responsibility for drowning prevention in Canada.

-Provide meaningful experiences for students using resources and learning opportunities that are not available in the regular classroom or during the regular school day. -Provide opportunities for students and community members to connect with the natural enviroment through education programs, research projects and other relevant initiatives. -Seek to be be an effective model of environmental responsibility by providing a physical setting that reflects energy and waste efficiency in order to create an exemplary environmental footprint. -Build public and financial support in order to sustain the mission of the Outdoor Education Centre, RR# 3, Wiarton, Ontario. -Provide opportunities for program participants that are of the highest quality in cooperation with the Bluewater District School Board. -Further information can be found on our website.

The ManCap Foundation was created to join the partnership of parents, teachers and others in our community committed to assist young people to cross the bridge from dependence to independence.