Communities in Action
TNC's Raise Our Voices is a community-directed documentary project, produced in collaboration with community groups across Toronto and filmmaker Sree Nallamothu. Raise Our Voices highlights community voices and perspectives on issues that matter. These videos are shared with residents and policy makers with the hope of influencing positive social change. Screen a video and spark a discussion!
Seeking Safety
Agincourt Community Services Association (ACSA)
The Safety Ambassadors at the Dorset Park Hub demonstrate the power of resident-led social change. Discover how they transformed their neighbourhood and inspired their community.
My First Time trailer
Toronto Civic Literacy Collective (TCLC)
That first time...for some it's scary, for some it's momentous, for some it's no big deal. But we've all thought about it, even if we haven't all done it. Yet. Click here for My First Time stories from Toronto residents: http://bit.ly/1O8LQno
Your Voice Matters
St. Stephen's Community House (SSCH)
The Member Advocacy Committee at the Corner Drop In, a drop in centre for people who are under-housed and homeless in Toronto, reach out to their community to find out what needs to be done and how the community can be a part of that change.
Shashi
Harbourfront Community Centre
Shashi remembers her early experiences and shares her inspiring story of resilience and success.
Seniors' Resources
Agincourt Community Services Association (ACSA)
A compelling video letter to government that
describes challenges newcomer and immigrant
seniors face and suggests ways to improve their quality of life.
Newcomer Voices
St. Jamestown Community, Toronto
While newcomers to Canada are as diverse as the world around us, their experiences the first few years in our country are strikingly similar. Discover their challenges, celebrate their resilience and honour their journeys.
Looking for a Job
Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood and Community Health Centre (DPNCHC)
A digital story desdcribing the newcomer's job hunt experience.
The Foundation
Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood and Community Health Centre (DPNCHC)
People from an Adult Literacy Program present thoughtful arguments to their politicians for why programs like this matter, not only to individuals and communities but also to building a better nation.
Dear Immigrant
Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood and Community Health Centre (DPNCHC)
A video letter sharing the challenges and hopes of an immigrant's journey.
Youth on Democracy
A collaboration of youth from Toronto's neighbourhoods.
The documentary features interviews with youth across Toronto who provide eye opening perspectives that makes the ‘apathy’ excuse a lot harder to sell. While shedding light on why young people aren’t heading to the polls in great numbers, it also showcases the inspiring ways young people are and can be involved in their communities and make a difference in our city.
Youth Employment
Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre (BBNC)
Is youth employment a priority for you? Young people in Scarborough find out how their community feels about this very important issue.
Josephine
Harbourfront Community Centre
Josphine shares experiences from her first days in Canada.