Threads : Cultural Conversations

What is Threads?
Over two days, more than 30 speakers share a part of their life story through needlecraft, music, poetry, and discussion.

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The Threads Archives are here!

You can now subscribe to the Threads Archives, where you will be able to see videos from our event at the end of January 2021, as well as some never-before-seen content. The archives explore the same themes that the event did- belonging, community, collaboration, and harmony. By creating this archive, we hope to continue the important work of highlighting, embracing, and empowering the diverse voices of our communities. We are actively working to add even more content and there will be updates throughout the year

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Why is this event called Threads? It started with a story.

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About Threads

How can people from different cultures, geographies, and religions learn to live with each other so that all can flourish? Let’s begin by asking questions and listening with a desire to learn. Hear the responses and experiences of over 30 exciting speakers at our two-day, free, online conference. Let’s create shared experiences that open the door to seeing, knowing and being an empathetic global community!
Threads
Ali Medi

Threads Agenda

There are morning and afternoon sessions available on both January 20th and 21st. Each of the four sessions offers a diversity of speakers, creating the following four session titles: Inviting You In, Beginnings and Endings, Expanding Our Perspectives, and Growing Our Roots. Join us for one, two, three, or all four sessions, from the comfort of your home or office, at no cost.

Threads Registration

Registering for Threads is free and easy. With a donation of $50 or more, you will also receive access to our database of resources for a full year.
Lose threads
Xie

Threads Speakers

Threads hosts over 30 speakers and performers from across Canada, featuring keynote speaker Andrea Menard and special guests Kamal Al-Solaylee, Omayra Issa and the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson. Our diverse speakers from all walks of life share stories, giving you another perspective that you perhaps haven’t thought of before. There’s more than one truth. Same story, diverse understandings, joined by a single thread.

FAQ

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Ahmed