Paul Nguyen
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Paul Nguyen, O.M.C.
(born 1980) is a Vietnamese-Canadian filmmaker. He is an award-winning social activist, journalist
and founder of Jane-Finch.com.
during The Vietnam War. After graduating from C.W. Jefferys Collegiate Institute, he attended York University
and earned his Bachelor of Arts
in film in 2004. Nguyen grew up in the troubled Jane and Finch
neighbourhood. In 2004, Nguyen created the community website, Jane-Finch.com, after growing tired of the constant negative media coverage about his community.
community. The website gives an unprecedented look into the neighbourhood and features a digital library of multimedia and information. In late 2005, a community news section was added to allow reporters to document local events not covered by the mainstream media. The website produces music videos, public service announcements, and broadcasts local political debates and town halls. In addition to the production of original content, the website also publishes submissions from residents.
's early evening newscast, Global National
. In late 2005, CBC Radio
host Shelagh Rogers
featured the website for a special edition of Sounds Like Canada
. In 2008, the website was selected by Now Magazine
among "9 things we love about Jane-Finch". In 2010, the website was recognized with the Canadian Ethnic Media Association
Award for its ongoing community news coverage.
-nominated CBC documentary Lost in the Struggle. Nguyen and Mark Simms
spent 10 months documenting the lives of three troubled youth from the Jane-Finch neighborhood.
Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship
The Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship is an honorary medal produced by the Canadian Province of Ontario. It was established by the Government of Ontario in 1973 to recognize people who, through exceptional long-term efforts, have made outstanding contributions to the well being of their...
(born 1980) is a Vietnamese-Canadian filmmaker. He is an award-winning social activist, journalist
Journalist
A journalist collects and distributes news and other information. A journalist's work is referred to as journalism.A reporter is a type of journalist who researchs, writes, and reports on information to be presented in mass media, including print media , electronic media , and digital media A...
and founder of Jane-Finch.com.
Life and career
Nguyen was born in Toronto, Ontario to Vietnamese parents who fled to Canada after the fall of SaigonFall of Saigon
The Fall of Saigon was the capture of Saigon, the capital of South Vietnam, by the People's Army of Vietnam and the National Liberation Front on April 30, 1975...
during The Vietnam War. After graduating from C.W. Jefferys Collegiate Institute, he attended York University
York University
York University is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is Canada's third-largest university, Ontario's second-largest graduate school, and Canada's leading interdisciplinary university....
and earned his Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
in film in 2004. Nguyen grew up in the troubled Jane and Finch
Jane and Finch
Jane and Finch is a neighbourhood located in northwestern North York, a district of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The area is roughly bounded by Highway 400 to the west, Driftwood Avenue to the east, Grandravine Drive to the south, and Shoreham Drive to the north...
neighbourhood. In 2004, Nguyen created the community website, Jane-Finch.com, after growing tired of the constant negative media coverage about his community.
Jane-Finch.com
Nguyen launched Jane-Finch.com on March 13, 2004 in response to negative stereotypes about the Jane and FinchJane and Finch
Jane and Finch is a neighbourhood located in northwestern North York, a district of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The area is roughly bounded by Highway 400 to the west, Driftwood Avenue to the east, Grandravine Drive to the south, and Shoreham Drive to the north...
community. The website gives an unprecedented look into the neighbourhood and features a digital library of multimedia and information. In late 2005, a community news section was added to allow reporters to document local events not covered by the mainstream media. The website produces music videos, public service announcements, and broadcasts local political debates and town halls. In addition to the production of original content, the website also publishes submissions from residents.
Reception
The website has received widespread critical acclaim and national media attention. In 2005, the website was featured on Global Television NetworkGlobal Television Network
Global Television Network is an English language privately owned television network in Canada, owned by Calgary-based Shaw Communications, as part of its Shaw Media division...
's early evening newscast, Global National
Global National
Global National is the national newscast of Canada's Global Television Network. Dawna Friesen anchors the program's weekday edition from the Global BC studios; Robin Gill currently anchors the weekend edition...
. In late 2005, CBC Radio
CBC Radio
CBC Radio generally refers to the English-language radio operations of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. The CBC operates a number of radio networks serving different audiences and programming niches, all of which are outlined below.-English:CBC Radio operates three English language...
host Shelagh Rogers
Shelagh Rogers
Shelagh Rogers, OC is a Canadian radio broadcaster. She is currently the host of CBC Radio One's The Next Chapter.Rogers grew up in Ottawa, Ontario. She was the "Head Girl" at her high school, Lisgar Collegiate Institute. She played in the Ottawa Youth Orchestra and was a spare on the Reach for...
featured the website for a special edition of Sounds Like Canada
Sounds Like Canada
Sounds Like Canada was a Canadian radio program, which aired weekday mornings on CBC Radio One from 2002 to 2008. Until the end of May 2008, the program was hosted by the award-winning broadcaster Shelagh Rogers, and in the summers by a rotating series of guest hosts...
. In 2008, the website was selected by Now Magazine
NOW (magazine)
Now is a free weekly newspaper in Toronto, Canada. It was first printed on September 10, 1981 by Michael Hollett and Alice Klein. Now is an alternative weekly mixing arts and entertainment news with political coverage....
among "9 things we love about Jane-Finch". In 2010, the website was recognized with the Canadian Ethnic Media Association
Canadian Ethnic Media Association
The Canadian Ethnic Media Association is an organization for professionals engaged in the field of print and electronic journalism and creative writing....
Award for its ongoing community news coverage.
Media career
Nguyen is a frequent commentator on social issues affecting the Jane and Finch community.Advocacy
Nguyen has used his media footing to offer his opinion or act as an advocate for various issues.- February 3, 2005, Nguyen was featured on Global NationalGlobal NationalGlobal National is the national newscast of Canada's Global Television Network. Dawna Friesen anchors the program's weekday edition from the Global BC studios; Robin Gill currently anchors the weekend edition...
to talk about his viral music video You Got Beef? and his website, Jane-Finch.com. - August 4, 2005, Nguyen was featured on G4 Tech TV's Gadgets and GizmosGadgets and GizmosGadgets and Gizmos was a Canadian television program about technology gadgets and reviews shown on G4techTV Canada. The show, along with Call for Help, is a Canadian recreation of a TechTV original series known as Fresh Gear. It was hosted by Call for Help co-host Amber MacArthur, along with Marc...
detailing his community work in the Jane and FinchJane and FinchJane and Finch is a neighbourhood located in northwestern North York, a district of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The area is roughly bounded by Highway 400 to the west, Driftwood Avenue to the east, Grandravine Drive to the south, and Shoreham Drive to the north...
area. - August 10, 2005, Nguyen spoke to the The Globe and MailThe Globe and MailThe Globe and Mail is a nationally distributed Canadian newspaper, based in Toronto and printed in six cities across the country. With a weekly readership of approximately 1 million, it is Canada's largest-circulation national newspaper and second-largest daily newspaper after the Toronto Star...
about the prevalence and easy access to illegal guns in Toronto. - October 18, 2005, CBC RadioCBC RadioCBC Radio generally refers to the English-language radio operations of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. The CBC operates a number of radio networks serving different audiences and programming niches, all of which are outlined below.-English:CBC Radio operates three English language...
Metro MorningMetro MorningMetro Morning is CBC Radio One's local morning program in Toronto, airing on CBLA-FM and is hosted by Matt Galloway. The program airs from 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m...
host Andy BarrieAndy BarrieAndy Barrie is a Toronto-based radio personality, most known for his work at CFRB and later on CBC Radio as host of Metro Morning. Retired from the work of hosting a radio program, he remains active with the CBC.-Early life:...
introduced Nguyen's uncensored op-ed piece entitled "The Real Toronto". - December 2, 2005, Nguyen took CBCCBC NewsCBC News is the department within the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation responsible for the news gathering and production of news programs on CBC television, radio and online services...
host Shelagh RogersShelagh RogersShelagh Rogers, OC is a Canadian radio broadcaster. She is currently the host of CBC Radio One's The Next Chapter.Rogers grew up in Ottawa, Ontario. She was the "Head Girl" at her high school, Lisgar Collegiate Institute. She played in the Ottawa Youth Orchestra and was a spare on the Reach for...
on a tour of the Jane-Finch area for a special edition of Sounds Like CanadaSounds Like CanadaSounds Like Canada was a Canadian radio program, which aired weekday mornings on CBC Radio One from 2002 to 2008. Until the end of May 2008, the program was hosted by the award-winning broadcaster Shelagh Rogers, and in the summers by a rotating series of guest hosts...
. - January 14, 2006, Nguyen appeared on CBC's Canada Now to discuss solutions to gun violence.
- April 7, 2007, Nguyen's radio documentary Give A Hood A Bad Name... aired on CBC Radio OneCBC Radio OneCBC Radio One is the English language news and information radio network of the publicly-owned Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. It is commercial free and offers both local and national programming...
for OutfrontOutfrontOutfront was a Canadian radio program, which aired on CBC Radio One from 8:43 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday to Friday evenings, following the now defunct Nighttime Review....
. Nguyen interviewed several community residents about their positive experiences growing up in Jane and Finch. - May 24, 2007, Nguyen and Mark SimmsMark SimmsMark Simms is a Black-Canadian filmmaker, community activist and martial artist.- Life :Mark Simms was born in Toronto, Ontario and grew up in Jane and Finch alongside childhood friend, Paul Nguyen. Simms is the executive producer for the community website, . He is a 2nd Dan black belt in...
appeared on CBC News Morning with Heather HiscoxHeather HiscoxHeather Hiscox is a Canadian news anchor who hosts CBC News Now from 6 to 9 a.m. on weekdays on CBC News Network. She was also the host of the CBC's former flagship morning television program CBC News: Morning which became part of CBC News Now when the network re-branded itself in 2009.Hiscox was...
to talk about the Jordan Manners shooting. - May 24, 2007, Nguyen and Mark SimmsMark SimmsMark Simms is a Black-Canadian filmmaker, community activist and martial artist.- Life :Mark Simms was born in Toronto, Ontario and grew up in Jane and Finch alongside childhood friend, Paul Nguyen. Simms is the executive producer for the community website, . He is a 2nd Dan black belt in...
appeared on CTVCTV television networkCTV Television Network is a Canadian English language television network and is owned by Bell Media. It is Canada's largest privately-owned network, and has consistently placed as Canada's top-rated network in total viewers and in key demographics since 2002, after several years trailing the rival...
's The Verdict with Paula ToddPaula ToddPaula Todd is a Canadian journalist, lawyer and author, currently an investigative reporter for W5. She was the founding host of "The Verdict with Paula Todd" a prime-time legal and justice affairs program on CTV News Channel...
to discuss the Jordan Manners shooting. - Summer 2007, Nguyen discusses his involvement with the fifth estateThe fifth estatethe fifth estate is a Canadian television newsmagazine, which airs on the English language CBC Television network. The name is a play on the fact that the media are sometimes referred to as the Fourth Estate, and was chosen to highlight the program's determination to go beyond everyday news into...
documentary Lost in the Struggle in the Ryerson Review of JournalismRyerson Review of JournalismThe Ryerson Review of Journalism is a Canadian magazine, published twice annually by final year journalism students at Ryerson University. The magazine profiles personalities, issues and controversies in Canadian media. In addition to the features in the printed magazine, weekly online features...
. - May 12, 2008, Nguyen talks about the growth of Jane-Finch.com in The Toronto SunToronto SunThe Toronto Sun is an English-language daily tabloid newspaper published in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is known for its daily Sunshine Girl feature and for what it sees as a populist conservative editorial stance.-History:...
. - June 18, 2009, Nguyen appeared on Goldhawk Live with Dwight DrummondDwight DrummondDwight Drummond is a Canadian television journalist, currently working for CBC Television in Toronto, Ontario.-Career:Drummond moved to Canada in 1976 and was raised in Toronto's Jane and Finch neighbourhood...
and Toronto City Councillor Anthony PerruzzaAnthony PerruzzaAnthony Perruzza is a politician in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He was a city councillor in North York from 1988 to 1990, and served in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1990 to 1995 as a member of the New Democratic Party...
to discuss the future of Jane and Finch in front of a live audience. - January 8, 2009, Nguyen spoke out in The Toronto StarToronto StarThe Toronto Star is Canada's highest-circulation newspaper, based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Its print edition is distributed almost entirely within the province of Ontario...
against the rebranding of Jane and Finch to University Heights. - February 3, 2009, Nguyen talks about his Jane-Finch.com project in the Black History Month edition of Now Magazine.
- January 8, 2010, Nguyen appeared on CBC's Metro MorningMetro MorningMetro Morning is CBC Radio One's local morning program in Toronto, airing on CBLA-FM and is hosted by Matt Galloway. The program airs from 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m...
to give his opinion on Toronto's unsolved murder rate. - July 5, 2010, Nguyen was interviewed on Radio Canada InternationalRadio Canada InternationalRadio Canada International is the international broadcasting service of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation . Until 1970, it was known as the CBC International Service and was sometimes referred to as the "Voice of Canada" in its early years.- The early years :The idea for creating an...
's The Link with Marc Montgomery about winning the Paul Yuzyk Award. - October 6, 2010, Nguyen asked then-mayoral candidate Rob FordRob FordRobert Bruce "Rob" Ford is the 64th and current Mayor of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He was first elected to city council in the 2000 Toronto municipal election, and was re-elected to his council seat in 2003 and again in 2006...
how he would help solve the problems in the Jane-Finch area on CBC RadioCBC RadioCBC Radio generally refers to the English-language radio operations of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. The CBC operates a number of radio networks serving different audiences and programming niches, all of which are outlined below.-English:CBC Radio operates three English language...
's Metro MorningMetro MorningMetro Morning is CBC Radio One's local morning program in Toronto, airing on CBLA-FM and is hosted by Matt Galloway. The program airs from 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m...
. - December 13, 2010, The HonourableThe HonourableThe prefix The Honourable or The Honorable is a style used before the names of certain classes of persons. It is considered an honorific styling.-International diplomacy:...
Judy SgroJudy SgroJudy Sgro, PC, MP is a Canadian politician. A member of the Liberal Party of Canada, she currently represents the electoral district of York West in the Canadian House of Commons.-Councillor:...
, PCQueen's Privy Council for CanadaThe Queen's Privy Council for Canada ), sometimes called Her Majesty's Privy Council for Canada or simply the Privy Council, is the full group of personal consultants to the monarch of Canada on state and constitutional affairs, though responsible government requires the sovereign or her viceroy,...
, MPCanadian House of CommonsThe House of Commons of Canada is a component of the Parliament of Canada, along with the Sovereign and the Senate. The House of Commons is a democratically elected body, consisting of 308 members known as Members of Parliament...
made a statement in the House of Commons of Canada about community volunteerism citing Nguyen's work in the community.
Broadcast
Nguyen has produced several broadcast works, primarily related to the Jane and Finch area. Notably, Nguyen served as an associate producer on the Gemini AwardGemini Award
The Gemini Awards are annual television broadcasting industry awards in Canada.First awarded in 1986, the Geminis celebrate the achievements of TV members of the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television. Essentially, it presents awards for the best television productions in Canada. Awards are...
-nominated CBC documentary Lost in the Struggle. Nguyen and Mark Simms
Mark Simms
Mark Simms is a Black-Canadian filmmaker, community activist and martial artist.- Life :Mark Simms was born in Toronto, Ontario and grew up in Jane and Finch alongside childhood friend, Paul Nguyen. Simms is the executive producer for the community website, . He is a 2nd Dan black belt in...
spent 10 months documenting the lives of three troubled youth from the Jane-Finch neighborhood.
- Revealed: Missing the Target (associate producer) (Canwest Global/90th Parallel Prod., 2010)
- Goldhawk Live: What's in the future for Jane and Finch? (community associate producer) (Rogers TV, 2009)
- Ian Jones: Activist and Artist, How the Steelpan is Changing Lives (director) (Bravo!/Leda Serene FilmsLeda Serene FilmsLeda Serene Films is a film, television, and theatre production company based in Toronto, Canada, owned by filmmaker and producer Frances-Anne Solomon....
, 2007) - Give A 'Hood A Bad Name... (producer) (CBC Radio OneCBC Radio OneCBC Radio One is the English language news and information radio network of the publicly-owned Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. It is commercial free and offers both local and national programming...
, "OutfrontOutfrontOutfront was a Canadian radio program, which aired on CBC Radio One from 8:43 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday to Friday evenings, following the now defunct Nighttime Review....
" 2007) - Lost in the Struggle (associate producer) (CBC TelevisionCBC TelevisionCBC Television is a Canadian television network owned by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, the national public broadcaster.Although the CBC is supported by public funding, the television network supplements this funding with commercial advertising revenue, in contrast to CBC Radio which are...
, the fifth estateThe fifth estatethe fifth estate is a Canadian television newsmagazine, which airs on the English language CBC Television network. The name is a play on the fact that the media are sometimes referred to as the Fourth Estate, and was chosen to highlight the program's determination to go beyond everyday news into...
, 2006) - Racism: wash it away (director) (Racism. Stop It! National Video Competition/MuchMusicMuchMusicMuchMusic is a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel owned by Bell Media. MuchMusic is dedicated to music-related programs, pop and youth culture.-History:...
, 1999)
Awards
- October 4, 2011, Nguyen received the 2011 Heritage TorontoHeritage TorontoHeritage Toronto is a city agency and registered charity in charge of preserving and promoting the heritage sites in the City of Toronto. Created in 1998, it replaced some of the roles of the former Toronto Historical Board and other heritage agencies of the former cities of Scarborough, North...
Award of Excellence for preserving the living cultural history of the Jane-Finch neighbourhood. The 37th annual awards ceremony was held at Koerner Hall, the Royal Conservatory of Music..
- June 27, 2011, Nguyen received the 2011 Newcomer Champion Award from The HonourableThe HonourableThe prefix The Honourable or The Honorable is a style used before the names of certain classes of persons. It is considered an honorific styling.-International diplomacy:...
Dr. Eric HoskinsEric HoskinsEric William Hoskins, OC, MSC is a Canadian administrator and politician. Hoskins was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in a by-election on September 17, 2009, representing St. Paul's as a member of the Ontario Liberal Party...
, Minister of Citizenship and ImmigrationMinistry of Citizenship and Immigration (Ontario)The Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration is responsible for citizenship and immigration issues in the Canadian province of Ontario. Overall immigration and citizenship policy is still held by the federal government....
. He was recognized as a "community leader in the Jane and Finch area who promotes civic engagement with at-risk youth".
- May 25, 2011, the Toronto chapter of the International Association of Business CommunicatorsInternational Association of Business CommunicatorsThe International Association of Business Communicators is a leading association for business communication professionals. IABC has approximately 16,000 members in more than 100 chapters in over 80 countries....
(IABC/Toronto) recognized Nguyen with the Bobbie Resnick Philanthropy Award for outstanding leadership and service to the community.
- On November 23, 2010, Nguyen was granted the Ontario Medal for Good CitizenshipOntario Medal for Good CitizenshipThe Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship is an honorary medal produced by the Canadian Province of Ontario. It was established by the Government of Ontario in 1973 to recognize people who, through exceptional long-term efforts, have made outstanding contributions to the well being of their...
. He was invested at Queen's Park by the Lieutenant Governor of OntarioLieutenant Governor of OntarioThe Lieutenant Governor of Ontario is the viceregal representative in Ontario of the Canadian monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, who operates distinctly within the province but is also shared equally with the ten other jurisdictions of Canada and resides predominantly in her oldest realm, the United...
, CanadaCanadaCanada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, David C. Onley.
- On November 6, 2010, Nguyen received the 2010 Canadian Ethnic Media AssociationCanadian Ethnic Media AssociationThe Canadian Ethnic Media Association is an organization for professionals engaged in the field of print and electronic journalism and creative writing....
(CEMA) Award for best ethnic internet journalism in Canada.
- On June 27, 2010, Paul Nguyen received the Paul Yuzyk Award for Multiculturalism for making significant contributions to multiculturalism in Canada from the Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, The HonourableThe HonourableThe prefix The Honourable or The Honorable is a style used before the names of certain classes of persons. It is considered an honorific styling.-International diplomacy:...
Jason KenneyJason KenneyJason T. Kenney, PC, MP is Canada's current Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism. He has represented the riding of Calgary Southeast in the Canadian House of Commons since 1997....
, PCQueen's Privy Council for CanadaThe Queen's Privy Council for Canada ), sometimes called Her Majesty's Privy Council for Canada or simply the Privy Council, is the full group of personal consultants to the monarch of Canada on state and constitutional affairs, though responsible government requires the sovereign or her viceroy,...
, MPCanadian House of CommonsThe House of Commons of Canada is a component of the Parliament of Canada, along with the Sovereign and the Senate. The House of Commons is a democratically elected body, consisting of 308 members known as Members of Parliament...
. Nguyen received a $20,000 grant towards a non-profit organization of his choice. He was selected among 88 nominees across Canada.
- On November 24, 2009, Nguyen was honoured at the City of Toronto's Access, Equity and Human Rights Awards. Nguyen received the William P. Hubbard Award for Race Relations for outstanding achievement in fostering a positive race relations environment and the elimination of racism and prejudice in Toronto. The award was presented at Toronto City Hall by City Councillor Gord PerksGord PerksGord Perks is a Canadian environmentalist, political activist, writer and is the city councillor for the Toronto municipal electoral district of Parkdale—High Park, Ward 14.-Environmentalist:...
and the Mayor of Toronto, David MillerDavid Miller (Canadian politician)David Raymond Miller is a Canadian politician. He was the 63rd Mayor of Toronto and the second since the 1998 amalgamation. He was elected to the position in 2003 for a three-year term and re-elected in 2006 for a four-year term...
.
- In 1999, Nguyen was one of ten winners in Citizenship and Immigration CanadaCitizenship and Immigration CanadaCitizenship and Immigration Canada is the department of the government of Canada with responsibility for issues dealing with immigration and citizenship...
's Racism. Stop It! National Video Competition. His winning entry was broadcast nationally on MuchMusicMuchMusicMuchMusic is a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel owned by Bell Media. MuchMusic is dedicated to music-related programs, pop and youth culture.-History:...
. Nguyen was awarded by former Secretary of StateSecretary of StateSecretary of State or State Secretary is a commonly used title for a senior or mid-level post in governments around the world. The role varies between countries, and in some cases there are multiple Secretaries of State in the Government....
for Multiculturalism and Status of Women, Dr. Hedy FryHedy FryHedy Fry, PC, MP is a Canadian politician and physician. She is the Member of Parliament for Vancouver Centre.-Early life:Fry was born into poverty in San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago...
. The winners were selected among 320 entries across Canada. The 1999 winners were brought to Toronto for a March 3 taping of the MuchMusicMuchMusicMuchMusic is a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel owned by Bell Media. MuchMusic is dedicated to music-related programs, pop and youth culture.-History:...
Stop Racism Concert and Video Awards Program.
Short films
- Know Your Rights (executive producer), Jane-Finch.com (2010)
- Open Your Eyes (director) (2007)
- You Got Beef? starring Chuckie AkenzChuckie AkenzC-A aka Phong Nguyen is a Vietnamese-Canadian rapper. He was born on January 21, 1986. He grew up in the notorious Jane and Finch neighbourhood of Toronto, Canada. Chuckie rose to notoriety with the filming of an amateur rap video called "You Got Beef?" The music video was widely viewed on the...
(director) (2004)
External links
- http://www.jane-finch.com
- http://www.cbc.ca/fifth/lostinthestruggle/filmmaker.html
- http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/multiculturalism/paulyuzyk/recipients_2010.asp
- http://www.toronto.ca/civicawards/2009winners.htm#hubbard
- http://caribbeantales.ca/heartbeat/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=39&Itemid=27
- http://www.torontolife.com/daily/informer/2010/08/06/torontos-six-most-memorable-neighbourhood-naming-smackdowns/
- http://www.canada.com/nationalpost/news/story.html?id=62c72629-98b1-4b3e-bbb9-1e77fade5d3a&k=55728
- http://www.canadianimmigrant.ca/learn/newsitems/article/7322
- http://wx.toronto.ca/inter/it/newsrel.nsf/9da959222128b9e885256618006646d3/fff0fb3a0249145f8525767a00508694?OpenDocument
- http://www.blogto.com/people/2009/06/toronto_through_the_eyes_of_paul_nguyen/