S2 E1 - If This City Could Tell a Story

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1 of Between the Threads.In this episode, host Somia Sadiq sits down with Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham for a conversation about leadership, community, and the stories that shape our city. Together, they explore Mayor Gillingham’s journey from pastor to politician, the diverse experiences that define Winnipeg, and how compassion, connection, and storytelling can help build a stronger future for everyone.Between the Threads is a podcast by Kahanee, a social enterprise dedicated to storytelling, peacebuilding, and systems change. The podcast is produced in partnership with Narratives, a purpose-driven firm offering holistic consulting in planning, impact assessment, capacity building, and design. Empowering change across Turtle Island.Learn more about the organizations behind Between the Threads: Kahanee at kahanee.ca and Narratives at narrativesinc.com.Host: Somia SadiqGuest: Mayor Scott GillinghamProduced by: Kahanee & NarrativesCurator: Courtney FriesenMusic: Lior Soltz - Glistening Ripples Lullaby - Creative Cut - DreamyAbout Our GuestInstagram: @scottgillinghamWe acknowledge that this work was created on Indigenous lands. We honour the Indigenous peoples who have cared for this land since time immemorial and continue to do so today.Connect With UsWebsite: kahanee.caInstagram: @kahanee.caLinkedIn: KahaneeIf you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your network. Your support helps amplify meaningful conversations and the stories that connect us all.