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On Thursday, November 28 th , 2019, several  young women in our Divas Media program performed their spoken word poems at the annual holiday celebration for the Canadian Women’s Foundation. The event was held at 100 Adelaide St. W, and about 35 to 40 people were in attendance.  It was an honor to be invited to the celebration where FOCUS’ work was recognized. The event started off with:  speeches from  Paula Smith (the Board of Director) and Kristin Blakely  (Chair of the Board).  FOCUS young women were introduced by Kristin Blakely. The young women went up and introduced themselves, spoke about where they were from (FOCUS), and why they choose the poem to present. Although the young women were nervous during their performance, they pulled it off and did an amazing job! The celebration ended with a speech from Paulette Senior (The President and CEO). The young women and I had a great time and we enjoyed the celebration. Thank you to the Canadian ...

Date:   November 25th, 2019 Hosts :  Kai, Chantal & Shuhita Topic : Abortion This show was all about abortion. Take a listen as we bust some of the most common abortion myths, talk the importance of being pro-choice and ask a representative from a local abortion clinic, the Cabbagetown Women’s Clinic, questions including all the ones you sent us over social media. Listen Here: To learn more about Jessie’s Centre and/or the Community Education Program, please visit: www.jessiescentre.org . Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @PowerfulXNature

Since October we’ve been in the middle of another semester of the music recording program. Back again with Logic Pro X. This year started with three fresh faces, and a fourth joining in the middle of November. The three that started with us this year were all at different points in their musical growth and highlighted the different parts of the program. The student who was the furthest along and had the most extensive musical background was there to finish projects. She had a catalog of beats that she had been working on and began coming to the program as she was preparing to embark on the final stage of her creative process: mixing and mastering. After doing a couple sessions of tweaks, she is preparing a list of songs she wants to begin mixing that will begin in the new year. The second student who joined had some musical background. He had been writing songs for a little over a year, and already had some in-studio experience, doing some recording. He came to the program to cont...

By: Laura Polisuk   November 22nd, 2019 On November 22nd, the Diva’s Girls Program met to discuss social justice issues regarding a movie called, “Miss Representation.” The purpose of the program was to debate whether the representation of women in the media has gotten better or worse since the movie premiered in 2011. The Diva’s were divided into two teams based on their beliefs. The girls who thought the representation of women in the media improved said it was because they think women are dominating the music charts, more recognition in film, more examples of women in sports, men identifying themselves as feminists and more people embracing the word ‘feminist’. The girls who believed the representation of women in the media is getting worse, said it was because there are many missing girls, the damaging impacts of the Kim Kardashian effect, sex sells in the music industry, there is pressure to wear makeup and use dating apps, and finally the comment sections on social m...

On Friday, November 8th, the Diva Girls Program met at Focus Media Arts Centre to discuss “Women in Media”. We watched a documentary from 2011 called “Miss Representation”. The film outlines the struggles that women face every day, specifically how mainstream media contributes to the underrepresentation of women in powerful positions by limiting those portrayals. The girls were encouraged to ask questions throughout the film and compare the struggles the women faced in the film, to a struggle they face as young women in their day to day lives. Many of the Diva’s brought up the fact that the documentary was filmed in 2011 and that a lot of those struggles depicted in the film are no longer problems to women in 2019. They engaged in an important discussion about women being portrayed in the media and how they have seen it improve since the documentaries premiere date. Next week we will discuss the film in more detail and answer the questions that arose while watching it....

Date:   November 11th, 2019 Hosts :  Chantal & Shuhita Topic : Self-Care Self -care has become a popular idea in the last few years but what does it really mean? I n the latest episode of Powerful by Nature, we talk about what self-care means to us and break down how self-care is more than just bubble baths Listen here: https://www.regentparkfocus.com/radio/media/jessies/2019-11-11.mp3 ____________________________________________________________________________ To learn more about Jessie’s Centre and/or the Community Education Program, please visit: www.jessiescentre.org . Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @PowerfulXNature

Name of Program: Radio Regent News and Views Date: November 8, 2019 Episode: 18 Host: David Wall This week on Radio Regent News & Views, we will be exploring the following stories: 1. Elizabeth May steps down as Green Party Leader post federal elections and 12 Toronto District School Board schools students refuse vaccination; news update by David Wall.  2. Wayne Greenway interviewed Dina Lad, Executive Director of Toronto Workers Action Centre - an advocacy group advocating for workers rights. The organisation has helped organize differnt groups across Toronto to fight for equality among workers in precarious work situations. 3. Theo Nazry joins David Wall discussing global issues that affect different parts of the world. Issues such as the refugee crisis and it effects on individuals and countries world wide. And also the issue of surrounding Alberta's separation from Canada. Radio Regent News & Views runs Fridays at 2:00pm and is rep...

Healthy Relationships Nov 05, 2019 This week on Catch da Flava, your hosts Thalia, Jamelia, Shejuanah and Kylie had the pleasure to interview Jasmina from EarlyOn, Child and Family Centre to discuss healthy relationships. The youth acquired a wealth of knowledge from Jasmina. Many important questions about controlling behavior and boundaries were discussed. Moreover, many of the misconceptions of sexual relationships were addressed. On behalf of the group, Thanks again to Jasmina for her time and we would love to have her again soon. Listen to an archive of this episode and more at http://www.radioregent.com.  Listen Here: 2019-11-05 | Download MP3

Name of Program: Radio Regent News and Views Date: November 1, 2019 Episode: 17 Host: David Wall This week on Radio Regent News & Views: Is distracted driving more deadly than impaired driving? Co-host, Theo Nazry, shares his views. Along with the local, provincial and international news . In the second segment, Co-host, Theo Nazary, joins host, David Wall, in an interesting and analytical discussion about post October 21st Federal Elections; the winners and the losers. Co-host, Theo Nazry, interviews Shantel Maroo, from the Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre, about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls in Canada and the United States, and what the government of Canada is doing about the issue. Radio Regent News & Views runs Fridays at 2:00pm and is repeated throughout the week on Radio Regent By: Loretta Bailey

Name of Program: Radio Regent News and Views Date: November 1, 2019 Host: David Wall This week on Radio Regent News & Views: Is distracted driving more deadly than impaired driving? Co-host, Theo Nazry, shares his views. Along with the local, provincial and international news. In the second segment, Co-host, Theo Nazary, joins host, David Wall, in an interesting and analytical discussion about post October 21st Federal Elections; the winners and the losers. Co-host, Theo Nazry, interviews Shantel Maroo, from the Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre, about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls in Canada and the United States, and what the government of Canada is doing about the issue. Radio Regent News & Views runs Fridays at 2:00pm and is repeated throughout the week on radioregent.com BY: Loretta Bailey