Our Stories – What Inspires Us

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COR Named One of Canada’s Most Admired Award Winners (2023)

November 24, 2023/by Michael

Proud Recipient of the Canadian Positive Psychology Association Workplace Well-Being Award (2023)

November 22, 2023/by Michael

COR Stories: Mouhamed Habib Niang’s Journey to Canada

November 22, 2023/by Michael

COR recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2024)

November 17, 2023/by Michael

COR Stories: Faith’s Journey to Canada

November 8, 2023/by Michael

COR Stories: Pete’s Triumph Over Adversity and His Path to COR

October 25, 2023/by Michael

Meet The COR Family: Lindsay Surtees

October 11, 2023/by Tanisha

Discovering Joy and Connection: The Heartwarming Journey of Next Chapter Book Club

October 4, 2023/by Seher

Meet The COR Family: Daymion Tyndale

September 27, 2023/by Tanisha

2nd Annual Prairie Sexuality and Disability Conference

September 26, 2023/by Michael

Gentle Teaching Stories: “I strongly believe that Gentle Teaching can impact the likely hood of an individual re-offending if human justice professionals practice it in all levels of occupations within the justice system”

September 20, 2023/by Michael

Regina to Host the 2024 Gentle Teaching International Conference

September 13, 2023/by Michael

Meet The COR Family: Morianna Fink

September 13, 2023/by Tanisha

Gentle Teaching Stories: “Realizing that every day is a new day and that there are always new experiences to be had, allows for suspense and a chance for growth – not just for whomever I am with, but for myself as well.”

September 6, 2023/by Michael

Meet The COR Family: Mandy Boersch

August 30, 2023/by Tanisha

Gentle Teaching Stories: “Gentle Teaching taught me that things don’t always have to be punishments and rewards”

August 23, 2023/by Michael

Meet the COR Family: MacKenzie Nestman

August 16, 2023/by Tanisha

“Who We Are is Rooted in Our Personality, Upbringing, Life Story and Culture” – John McGee

August 9, 2023/by Michael

Meet the COR Family: Brook Pratt-Longman

August 2, 2023/by Tanisha

“Tenderly, Softly and Flexibly Structuring the Day” – John McGee

July 26, 2023/by Michael

Meet the COR Family: Rachel Burgoyne

July 19, 2023/by Tanisha

Gentle Teaching Stories: “Gentle Teaching provides an environment that allows everyone to be themselves.”

July 12, 2023/by Michael

Meet the COR Family: Ryan Halvorson

July 5, 2023/by Tanisha

Gentle Teaching Stories: “One cannot trust without feeling safe.”

June 28, 2023/by Michael

Meet the COR Family: Jim Temple

June 21, 2023/by Tanisha

Gentle Teaching Stories: “Lessons and learning opportunities come from trust.”

June 14, 2023/by Michael

Meet the COR Family: Nick Faye

June 7, 2023/by Tanisha

Gentle Teaching Stories: “I aspire to be a better person, more caring and loving.”

May 31, 2023/by Michael

Meet the COR Family: Kristy Dupperault

May 24, 2023/by Tanisha

Gentle Teaching Stories: “It has opened my mind to an entirely different way of understanding people”

May 17, 2023/by Michael

Meet the COR Family: Haley Zora-Boersch

May 10, 2023/by Tanisha

Gentle Teaching Stories: “I want my home to be a safe space for my children.”

May 3, 2023/by Michael

An Empathetic Approach to Workplace Wellbeing: Our Interview with Creative Options Regina

May 1, 2023/by Michael

Meet the COR Family: Landon Gordon

April 26, 2023/by Tanisha

Gentle Teaching Stories: “There is no need for force when someone just wants to be understood and heard.”

April 19, 2023/by Michael

Meet Our COR Family: Shannon Wiebe

April 12, 2023/by Tanisha

Gentle Teaching has not only impacted my work life, but also my personal life.

April 5, 2023/by Michael

Meet Our COR Family: Alexa Kupchyk

March 29, 2023/by Tanisha

The Gentle Teaching philosophy has such a unique meaning and purpose in everyone’s life

March 22, 2023/by Michael

Recipient of Outstanding Fieldwork Agency Award

March 17, 2023/by Michael

Meet Our COR Family: Dillon Schmidt

March 15, 2023/by Tanisha

Recognized as a Saskatchewan Top Employer (2023) for a 6th Year!

March 14, 2023/by Michael

Our Instagram

Nov 28

Today is Giving Tuesday!
Join us in building a more inclusive community.

Donate today (LINK IN BIO).

Your generosity is very much appreciated!

#CourageToCare
#GivingTuesday
#Thankyou

Nov 26

COR is proud to announce that we have been named one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures (2023) in the Non-Profit and Broader Public Sector.

“The 2023 Canada’s Most Admired award recipients exemplify how culture drives performance, especially in the face of economic uncertainty and other recruitment and retention challenges,” says Marty Parker, Chair of the Canada’s Most Admired™ program.

Winners were announced in a special feature of the @nationalpost on November 23, 2023. Learn More: https://creativeoptionsregina.ca/the-2023-canadas-most-admired-award-winners/

The Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures™, Canada’s Most Admired CEO™, and Canada’s Most Admired CPCO™ awards will be presented at an awards celebration on Thursday, April 18, 2024.

#canadasmostadmired
#CORfam
#CourageToCare
#CultureOfGentleness

@waterstonehc

Nov 25

Keir and Ben are at the @southlandmallregina today brewing up some Hot Chocolate goodness for the mall’s festive activities! Be sure to stop by and say hi! 🙂

Happy holidays from COR!

#CourageToCare
#CORfam

Nov 25

#PSDCON2023 Video Debut: An engaging Self Advocate Panel with speakers sharing their experiences in dating, sexual health education, and relationships. Thank you again to the panel participants for sharing their stories and perspectives!

Check out the full panel video (LINK IN BIO).

The event was proudly hosted by COR, @inclusionsk and @yxesexualhealth!

Thank you to our event sponsor, Sex Information & Education Council of Canada (SIECCAN), and to the generous supporters and partners in our community:

@saskalternativeinitiatives
Service Hospitality
PickNic's Catering
@rampagecoffee
Elections Canada
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute
@bricklofteventco
@sticksanddoodles

#SKDisability
#MakeADifference

Nov 23

🌍 From Senegal to Canada - Mouhamed's journey is an inspiring story of embracing opportunities and change. 🇸🇳🇨🇦

Explore his experience adapting to the Canadian climate, language, and culture, and how a supportive community helped him integrate.

🔗 For the full story and insights on Mouhamed's life in Canada, click the link in our bio!

#CORFam
#CORStories
#SaskatchewanMulticulturalWeek
#celebratecommunity
#HonourDiversity
#actforequity

Nov 23

It's an exciting week at COR HQ! Our team proudly accepted the Canadian Positive Psychology Association Canadian Workplace Well-Being Award in the non-profit/charity category! Thank you for recognizing and celebrating our workplace well-being initiatives as we continue to nurture a culture of gentleness in the workplace and strive to influence cultures of support across Canada.

We are truly grateful for this recognition! Learn more: https://cppa.ca/cwwa2023/

#CourageToCare #corfam #CWWA2023 #CWWA #workplacewellness #mentalwellness #workplacewellbeing #wellbeingatwork #positivepsychology #psychologicalhealthandsafety #wellbeing #mentalhealth

Nov 22

What an incredible evening celebrating Canada's Top 100 Employers! We are beyond humbled to be recognized among some of Canada's most prestigious companies. Thank you to our many stakeholders -- employees, people supported, families, community partners, funders and volunteers. You continue to inspire us everyday as we nurture and grow a culture of gentleness throughout our organization. Thank you for having the #CourageToCare.

#CanadasTop100Employers
#topemployers2024
#corfam

Nov 21

🇳🇬 From Nigeria to Canada - Faith Isaac's journey is a story of resilience and adaptation. 🌍

Read about her experiences, from a smooth immigration process to embracing Canadian winters and building a supportive community. 🌨️❤️

Read about her inspiring story (LINK IN BIO).

#CORFam
#CORStories
#YQR

Nov 18

November 18-26th is recognized as Multicultural week in Saskatchewan! This year’s theme is – “Celebrate Community, Honour Diversity, Act For Equity ” and expresses the contributions of many individuals and groups that enrich Saskatchewan communities.

COR is excited to celebrate along with @mcos_1975 and will be highlighting COR family stories throughout the week.

Stay tuned....

#CORFam
#SaskatchewanMulticulturalWeek
#celebratecommunity
#HonourDiversity
#actforequity

Nov 17

It was a fun-filled day of celebration at COR HQ today! Yummy treats from @cardamomcrumb, along with celebratory decor from our friends at @balloonbaryqr! Thank you for helping to make our day a little more special!

#CanadasTop100Employers
#topemployers2024
#corfam
#CourageToCare

Nov 17

COR is proud to announce that we have once again been recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers (2024).

"This year’s winners understand that retention and employee satisfaction isn’t something that just happens, but something they actively need to develop and improve. These employers anticipate employees’ needs before they become a necessity and make improvements continuously." - Mediacorp Canada

The full list of Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2024) was announced today in a special magazine published by Mediacorp and distributed in The Globe and Mail. Learn more: https://www.canadastop100.com/national/

#CanadasTop100Employers
#TopEmployers2024

Nov 16

Meet The COR Family! Introducing... Daymion Tyndale, SLP support worker with COR and Short Breaks facilitator with Inclusion Regina! Read more about Daymion in the new blog (LINK IN BIO).

#CORFam
#CourageToCare
#YQR