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Gentle Teaching Stories: “It has such a unique meaning and purpose in everyone’s life.”

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Gentle Teaching Stories:

“It shines a light on the needs and emotions of others to ensure they feel safe.”

July 25, 2023/inBlog, Gentle Teaching, Stories

Gentle Teaching has genuinely transformed the person I am today, but most importantly, the person I am continuously working to become. I have been with COR over a year now and am constantly reminded in my day to day life the positive impacts Gentle Teaching has had on my life. It has not only showed me a fundamentally different way of approaching life here at COR, but it has allowed me to approach my everyday life differently.

Through my training, through the conversations, within my education, and through my supportive role here at COR I have been exposed to the importance of empathy. Gentle Teaching has indisputably opened my eyes to the ability to understand why individual people react in the ways they do, and to have the skills to foster relationships that can work collaboratively with people to become happier and healthier.

“The Gentle Teaching philosophy has such a unique meaning and purpose in everyone’s life, and I believe that is the pure beauty in it.”

For me, I have grasped raising Gentle Teaching as a way of living, not only for myself but so that I can positively make my mark on each person I encounter. Gentle Teaching has embedded in me the importance to take on every day with the hopes of lifting others up through collaboratively and patiently working together.

Applying Gentle Teaching to my everyday life has been a transformation I could have never imagined when I began here at COR. I have learned to value each person for who they are genuinely, but more importantly, to live a life of empowering each other. I have always been a team-oriented person. With the addition of this philosophy, they want for the empowerment of everyone around me, they strive to build everyone’s confidence with their own identity, and their meaning is amplified.

Trent
COR Family Member

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For Deana, being part of the Ministry of Justice (@skgov) means having a workplace where she values both the flexibility of her role and the people she works alongside.

Her experience is a reminder that inclusion can show up in the everyday things that make work meaningful, from feeling supported by your team to having the flexibility you need to do your best.

As we celebrate Disability Employment Awareness Month with 4to40, we’re sharing stories like Deana’s and recognizing the workplaces helping make inclusive employment possible across our community.

🔗 Learn more → 4to40.ca or through the link in our bio.

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A huge congratulations to COR’s 2026 Academic Bursary recipients! 📚

We’re excited to celebrate 10 members of the COR family who are continuing their education across a wide range of programs and fields. This year’s recipients are:

• Param Singh - Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Josephine Synk - University of Regina, Bachelor of Arts in Indigenous Studies
• Kiera Muckelt-Landry - University of Regina, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
• Muhammad Talal Subhani - University of Regina, Psychology
• Paige Sebastian - Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Ashlen Cole - Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Psychiatric Nursing
• Lexi Kulcsar - University of Regina, Bachelor of Social Work
• Canela Hernandez - University of Regina, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
• Veviene Duncan - Athabasca University
• Breanna Acott - University of Regina, Bachelor of Social Work
 
We’re proud to support your educational goals and wish you the best in your studies ahead!

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Austin keeps food moving to the people who rely on the Regina Food Bank ( @reginafoodbank ) every day. 

Box-making is his specialty, and it's essential. "We can't deliver any food to our clients without the boxes," says Jered Kirkland, Director of Operations. When Austin is away, it takes three volunteers to make the boxes he can do in half a day.

This DEAM, 4to40 is celebrating stories like Austin's, the first of two we're sharing from the Regina Food Bank, and the workplaces making inclusive employment meaningful every day.

🔗 Learn more → 4to40.ca or through the link in our bio.

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Taylor has found more than just a job at Farm Credit Canada (@fccagriculture) . He’s found a team of people he genuinely enjoys working with!

As a Mail Attendant, Taylor values the kindness and support of his coworkers, something that can make a meaningful difference in how we experience our workplaces.

This DEAM, we’re sharing stories through 4to40 that celebrate inclusive employment and the employers helping create positive workplace experiences across our community.

🔗 Learn more → 4to40.ca or through the link in our bio.

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Welcome to PSD Con 2026! A conference supporting the sexual health and wellness for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their networks!
 
🎟️ Tickets → psdcon.ca or link in bio
🗓 November 19-20, 2026
📍 Remai Modern | Saskatoon, SK
 
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We’re kicking off our 4to40 series for DEAM with Nick, who has a lot to love about working at SaskTel ( @sasktel ), from the atmosphere and his colleagues to being the Kindness Ambassador!

For Nick, his coworkers aren’t just a team, they feel like family. He values being treated equally, being himself and feeling like he belongs at work.

It’s clear Nick has made an impact on his team as well. Margie, from SaskTel’s Clerical Support Services, describes him as a mentor, a team player and their “sunshine on a cloudy day.” ☀️

This DEAM, 4to40 is celebrating stories like Nick’s and the people and workplaces making inclusive employment meaningful every day.

🔗 Learn more at 4to40.ca or through the link in our bio.

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October is Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM)!

Throughout DEAM, we’re celebrating inclusive employment and the people, employers and workplaces helping make it possible across our community.

Through 4to40, our inclusive employment initiative with the Campus For All, University of Regina ( @uofreginaofficial ), we’re proud to connect people experiencing disability with meaningful employment opportunities and work alongside employers to build more inclusive workplaces.

All month long, we’ll be sharing stories from employees and employers who show us what inclusive employment can look like.

4to40 is proudly funded by the Government of Saskatchewan’s ( @skgov ) Ministry of Immigration and Career Training.

Real Work. Right Fit.

🔗 Learn more at 4to40.ca or through the link in our bio.

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On September 25th, COR was honoured to co-host the Honoring Their Spirits Gathering at the Nēwo Yōtina Friendship Centre (@newoyotina) ahead of the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.

We came together to listen to residential school Survivors and their families, and to honour the children who never returned home and all those impacted by the residential school system.

We honour these stories by continuing to listen, learn and take meaningful action toward reconciliation.

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Today, we take time to reflect on our shared history, honour Survivors and remember the children who never returned home, while looking ahead with hope toward a future grounded in understanding, respect and stronger relationships.

This year, members of the COR family will be wearing these beautiful handmade orange shirt pins, created by Katelyn from Sage Customs (@_sagecustoms ). Each one is a small symbol of remembrance and reflection, and of our hope for the path ahead.

Every Child Matters. 

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Say hello to some of our PSD CON ’26 speakers! 🎤

We're excited to welcome Natalya Mason, Larissa Raine, Mandy Kraft, Kristyn White, and Egi Ahmad to this year's conference! Each will bring their experience and perspective to conversations around sexuality, disability, and creating more inclusive communities.

Get to know who's joining us this November, and keep an eye out as we introduce more of our speakers soon!

📅 November 19-20, 2026
📍 Remai Modern, Saskatoon, SK
🎟️ Tickets → link in bio

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Our Supports help create meaningful moments, build community connections, and support people in living life their way.

If you’re someone who leads with compassion, enjoys connecting with others, and wants to do work that matters, there could be a place for you in our growing COR family! 

🔗 Apply today: link in bio

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We’re incredibly proud to share that COR has been recognized with a 2026 Canadian Business Excellence Award from Excellence Canada!

It is our belief that the quality of support we provide is deeply connected to how we care for the people who provide it. That’s our Culture of Gentleness: creating a workplace where people feel safe, valued, supported, and that they belong. This recognition belongs to our 400+ passionate change makers who bring compassion, commitment, and humanity to their work every day.

Thank you, Excellence Canada, for this tremendous honour. And THANK YOU for championing healthy workplaces and organizational excellence across Canada!

🔗 Learn more about the 2026 award recipients → link in bio

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