Hack the Divide

​💬 Hack the Divide: Building Bridges Between People

​When disagreements turn into divisions… how can we keep the conversation going?

​Join us for a weekend-long virtual hackathon where coders, designers, storytellers, and systems thinkers collaborate to create tools and interventions that help Canadians:

​❇️ Disagree without disconnecting

​❇️ Stay curious instead of combative

​❇️ Foster respectful dialogue in tough conversations

​🧠 What We’ll Explore

• ​Echo chambers — how our feeds filter what we see

• ​Perceived polarization — why “they” seem more extreme than they are

• ​Media outrage cycles — how news can heighten conflict

• ​Identity & ideology — when beliefs feel personal

​💡 Who Should Join

​Anyone! Whether you code, design, write, research, or just love solving tricky problems. You’ll work with mentors and peers to prototype solutions that inspire connection over disconnection.

​🗓 Weekend Schedule – At a Glance

​All times Eastern Time (ET)

​Friday – Kick-Off (6:00–8:00 PM)

• ​Welcome and Theme Introduction

• ​Ice Breakers

• ​Hackathon 101

• ​Meet & Greet + Team Planning

​Saturday – Workshops & Work Time (12:00–6:00 PM)

• ​Mentor Check-Ins

• ​Workshops (All optional!)

• ​Team Work Session

​Sunday – Presentations & Wrap-Up (1:00–5:30 PM)

• ​Mentor Feedback & Final Polish

• ​Final Presentations + Q&A

• ​Virtual Networking & Celebration