Jared Wesley

In this discussion, Jared Wesley, a political science professor, explores Canada's growing political polarization. Cheryl Whiskeyjack, from the Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Centre, shares insights on building bridges between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities. Melanie Hoffman introduces deep canvassing as a technique for fostering understanding across ideological divides. Together, they highlight local initiatives in Edmonton, emphasizing the power of community and empathy in transforming political dialogue and encouraging cooperation across differences.