Regent Park (TO) | Community Media Portal

Regent Park (TO)

FOCUS Media Arts Centre (FOCUS) is a not-for-profit organization that was established in 1990 to counter negative media stereotypes of low income communities and provide relevant information to residents living in the Regent Park area and surrounding communities.

We seek to empower marginalized individuals and under represented communities to have a voice, through the use of professional training, mentorships and participatory based media practices that enable the sharing of stories, experiences and perspectives on relevant matters and issues.

In brief, our mandate is to empower marginalized individuals and under-serviced communities to have a voice and tell their own stories.

Address: 585 Dundas St East (3rd floor), Toronto, ON M5A 2B7
Phone: (647) 775-8141

Email: info@focusmediaarts.ca
Website: http://www.focusmediarts.ca

Ontario

Local Impact Story Leah Glasgo - OCT, NOV, & DEC 2022

During the long history of the Focus Media Arts Centre’s presence in Regent Park, we have been telling the stories of Regent Park. These stories recognize both the struggles and aspirations of generations of area residents, from newcomers, to seniors, to youth, Focus has provided an opportunity to share knowledge, connect with community, and to make a difference at both the local and broader levels of society: from community centre to City Hall.

Impact Story: Miguel Ventura - OCT, NOV, & DEC 2022

Over the thirty year history of Focus Media Arts Centre, it has been the principle concern of the organization to chronicle the story of Regent Park. Through print, radio, and video Focus Media Arts Centre has engaged with a range of diverse communities to promote inclusivity through the application of a socially just framework.