S2 E2 - The Story Beneath Our Feet

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 2 of Between the Threads.In this episode, host Somia Sadiq sits down with award-winning Métis land designer Desirée Thériault, an inspiring conversation about the deep connection between people, history, and place. Together, they explore Desirée’s journey from childhood adventures to her impactful work in landscape design, diving into the transformative power of memorialization, storytelling, and land-based healing. Through their discussion, they highlight the critical role of intentionality and community involvement in shaping public spaces that honour history and foster collective healing. 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: Desirée ThériaultProduced by: Kahanee & NarrativesCurator: Courtney FriesenMusic: Lior Soltz - Glistening Ripples Lullaby - Creative Cut - DreamyAbout Our GuestInstagram: @by.desireeWe 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.