RPTV Weekly News (EP92) - Regent Park Neighbourhood Association Encourages Community Involvement

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RPTV Weekly News (EP92) - Regent Park Neighbourhood Association Encourages Community Involvement

RPTV Weekly News Show Episode 92 (August 30th to September 5th) - in this weekly news show hosted by RPTV reporters Jabin Haque, Gabriel Meissner, and Kedar Ahmed we present news that impacts on Toronto's Regent Park and the surrounding areas.

In this episode we present the following news:

0:00 intro;
0:57 Regent Park Neighbourhood Association Encourages Community Involvement;
07:10 Regent Park Fashion Show Highlights Local Talent and Sustainability;
08:48 MPP Kristyn Wong-Tam Speaks Out on Safe Injection Site Closures;
27:31 Downtown East Comes Together on International Overdose Awareness Day;
41:00 Low-Income Communities Fight Back Against Developers in Toronto;
46:53 Events and Jobs in Regent Park.

This week’s lead story:

Regent Park Neighbourhood Association Encourages Community Involvement

By Fred Alvarado Fred is a community journalist with FOCUS MEDIA ARTS CENTRE

On Wednesday, September 4, 2024, the Regent Park Neighbourhood Association (RPNA) hosted an engaging community session to encourage local residents to get involved and consider joining the organization. The meeting, led by Regent Park residents Pavithra Sulanthar, Ismail Afrah, and Walied Khogali, aimed to familiarize attendees with RPNA’s mission, governance structure, and ongoing work in advocacy and community building.

Ismail Afrah provided an in-depth look into RPNA's advocacy history, showcasing the impactful initiatives undertaken in recent years during and after the Covid-19 pandemic. He emphasized the importance of resident participation, noting that community involvement is essential for strengthening the association's voice and impact. Afrah also highlighted upcoming opportunities for residents to contribute, particularly through the upcoming board elections scheduled for September 25, where new members will be elected to guide RPNA's future direction.

The meeting also covered the RPNA's election process, corporate membership opportunities, and how residents can become more engaged in local governance. Attendees were encouraged to participate in a Q&A session, where they could voice concerns, ask questions, and learn more about the role of the RPNA in addressing community needs.

The event concluded with a call to action, urging residents to sign up as corporate members and take an active role in shaping the future of Regent Park.

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Video Upload Date: September 12, 2024

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.

 

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