Welcome to Season 2, Episode 9 of Between the Threads.

In this thoughtful episode, host Somia Sadiq sits down with Jamil Mahmood, Executive Director of Main Street Project, for a deep conversation on community organizing, social justice, and systemic change. Jamil shares his journey from an activist teenager inspired by punk rock to working in international development, and ultimately finding his calling in Winnipeg’s non-profit sector. Together, they unpack what it truly means to "meet people where they're at," challenging rigid systems and societal stigmas around poverty, addiction, and homelessness. Highlighting the strength and resilience of street-level communities, Jamil advocates for human-centered care, systemic accountability, and genuine healing to build a more empathetic and connected city.

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 Sadiq
Guest: Jamil Mahmood
Produced by: Kahanee & Narratives
Curator: Courtney Friesen
Music: Lior Soltz - Glistening Ripples Lullaby - Creative Cut - Dreamy

About Our Guest
Instagram: @jamilmahmood
Main Street Project: @mainstreetproject
Website: mainstreetproject.ca

We 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 Us
Website: kahanee.ca
Instagram: @kahanee.ca
LinkedIn: Kahanee

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