How do we move forward as a country if the urban-rural divide threatens national unity? It might be easier than we think and, according to Pete Smith, art – yes, art – might be the key. Pete is the founder of the Canadian Centre for Rural Creativity, and is an award-winning writer and arts leader who has long worked to foster rural resilience and cultural renewal through the arts. We spoke with Peter to understand how art can heal divides and why creativity might be the key to helping Canada through this moment of crisis.
What do you think?
- Do you agree? What did you learn from our conversation with Pete?
- Do you see the value in creativity?
- Do you understand the importance of rural Canada?
- How might you use art, story and creativity to heal the wounds that divide?
- How might you use these tools to answer the questions our nation faces?