... Weaving the Tapestry of Community One Thread at a Time
... Weaving the Tapestry of Community One Thread at a Time
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Saskatoon Open Door Society hosts THREADS, an annual cross-cultural online conference that offers community tools to cultivate a more inclusive environment in Canada and across the world.
Speakers and performers share their diverse stories in knowledge talks accompanied by art, film, storytelling, dance, music, theatre, poetry, philosophy and more.
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Emmanuel Anglican Church together with Saskatoon Open Door Society are excited to invite community to gather at Emmanuel the first Monday of each month, to explore a series of cultural conversation videos selected from the vast THREADS video library. This video screening series is designed to gather community together to listen, learn and evolve, fostering a greater understanding and connection within our local community, ultimately providing an opportunity to learn and grow together.
We welcome ALL community to join us as we share these insightful videos that delve into diverse cultural perspectives and experiences.
THREADS... listen - learn - evolve
THREADS... listen - learn - evolve
We invite you to view this brief program trailer, prepared specifically for the 2025 cross-cultural THREADS conference, highlighting the rich and powerful content that we will draw from to share with community at Emmanuel, shaping our new monthly THREADS Video Screening Series.
THREADS - Program Trailer - 2025 (duration 2:49)
A Community Video Screening Series Designed to Encourage Meaningful Dialogue Across Cultures
A Community Video Screening Series Designed to Encourage Meaningful Dialogue Across Cultures
THREADS IN COMMUNITY
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Where: Emmanuel Anglican Church, 607 Dufferin Avenue, Saskatoon
Dates: The first Monday in the month of Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec.
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., including time for group or panel discussions and Q&A following the videos.
There is no cost to attend, and pre-registration is not required. Come once, twice, or come each month... join the conversation - we look forward to welcoming you! Light refreshments will be offered.
*Note: When the first Monday of the month falls on a holiday, THREADS viewings will take place on the second Monday (April & September).
First event date is Monday, February 2nd
2026 VIEWING EVENT SCHEDULE
#1 - February 2nd - Shared Existence and Cross-Cultural Understanding
#2 - March 2nd - Belonging, Heritage, and t he Stories We Inherit
#3 - April 13th - TBA
#4 - May 4th - TBA
#5 - June 1st - TBA
#6 - September 14th - TBA
#7 - October 5th - TBA
#8 - November 2nd - TBA
#9 - December 7th - TBA
#1 - Video Screening and Panel Discussion
#1 - Video Screening and Panel Discussion
Shared Existence and Cross-Cultural Understanding
Shared Existence and Cross-Cultural Understanding
Date: Monday, February 2, 2026
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Emmanuel Anglican Church, 607 Dufferin Avenue, Saskatoon
No Charge Event - light refreshments will be offered
Video Screenings (Approx. 40 min.)
Video 1: "Music is the Medicine to My Soul": Featuring Carrie Catherine, Community Builder
Key Themes:
Reconciliation as a lived, ongoing process
Acceptance and acknowledgment of white privilege
Healing through music, community, and self-reflection
Video 2: "Atamskow" (Cree word for "Enrichment"): Conversation between Elder Willie Ermine and Michael Afenfia (a newcomer writer)
Key Themes:
Shared existence on this land
Indigenous - newcomer relationships built on respect and learning
Intergenerational and intercultural dialogue
Video 3: "Sewing the Ribbons of Sisterhood - Ribbon Skirt Project: Collaborative project involving an Indigenous artist, newcomer artists, and Afghan refugee women
Key Themes:
Cultural exchange and collaboration
The ribbon skirt as both a cultural symbol and a site of learning
Incorporation of Afghan cultural elements
Art as a bridge for belonging, healing, and storytelling
Panel Discussion (Approx. 20 min.)
Panelists:
Honey Constant-Inglis, Plains Cree Artist from Sturgeon Lake First Nation
Michael Afenfia, Nigerian-Canadian author
There will be valuable time reserved for Audience engagement and Q & A
#2 - Video Screening and Public Discussion (Facilitated)
#2 - Video Screening and Public Discussion (Facilitated)
Belonging, Heritage, and the Stories We Inherit
Belonging, Heritage, and the Stories We Inherit
Date: Monday, March 2, 2026
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Emmanuel Anglican Church, 607 Dufferin Avenue, Saskatoon
No Charge Event - light refreshments will be offered
Video Screenings (Approx. 40 min.)
Video 1: "Strangers at Our Gates: Immigration in Early Saskatoon": Featuring Jeff O'Brien, City Archivist for Saskatoon
This video examines historical immigration patterns in Saskatoon, highlighting how policies and social attitudes favored certain immigrant groups over others.
Video 2: "What's Your Cultural Heritage?
A collection of voices from Saskatoon residents sharing their personal heritage stories, reflecting the city's cultural diversity and layered identities.
Group Discussion (Approx. 30 min.)
A short time of reflection and connecting with others over refreshments will be offered prior to group discussion.
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