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Heartfelt Moment for a ROE Instructor

On theme 5 about relationships, we were talking about feelings and how important it is to share them with others. We also talked about bullying…

Maria WettasinhaFebruary 19, 2026

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Susan McKane: Raising a Hand for Empathy

For 24 years, Susan McKane has been a steady, empathic presence in classrooms, parenting centres, and as a Mentor and Trainer to so many Roots…

Heather SargeantFebruary 2, 2026

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2025 – Statement by our Founder, President & CEO

Statement by Mary Gordon, Roots of Empathy Founder/President & CEO Our Canadian offices will be closed on Tuesday, September 30th to observe National Day for…

Maria WettasinhaSeptember 17, 2025

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Wildfire Evacuation Couldn’t Stop These Lessons in Empathy

When wildfires forced evacuations across Saskatchewan this year, a Roots of Empathy program was left unfinished. Schools closed, families were displaced, and it seemed like…

Maria WettasinhaJuly 28, 2025

ROE "Tiny Teacher" on the green blanket holding a colourful toy while a smiling student leans forward to engage with the baby.

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Heartfelt Moment from Mary Gordon’s visit to Lewisham, England

Founder, President and CEO, Mary Gordon was visiting a year 3 class on June 10th at John Ball Primary School in Lewisham, England. It was…

Maria WettasinhaJune 11, 2025

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Heartfelt Moment for an ROE Instructor

My heartfelt moment happened with a child outside of the Roots of Empathy session. I was in a mentor meeting with a boy who was…

Maria WettasinhaFebruary 24, 2025

The Tiny Teacher, baby, shoeing joy. The text connotes that Roots of Empathy has been selected for the HundrED spotlight on Wellbeing in Schools

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Roots of Empathy Selected for HundrED’s Spotlight on Wellbeing in Schools

Recognized Globally for Advancing Student Wellbeing On January 15th, 2025, HundrED named Roots of Empathy (ROE) as one of the world's leading education innovations globally…

Heather SargeantJanuary 15, 2025

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A Call to Action and Empathy: Honouring the Life and Legacy of Justice Murray Sinclair

We at Roots of Empathy are deeply saddened by the passing of His Honour Justice Murray Sinclair, spirit name Mazina Giizhik (the One Who Speaks…

Heather SargeantNovember 4, 2024

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2024 – Statement by our Founder/President

Statement by Mary Gordon, Roots of Empathy Founder/President Our Canadian offices, virtual and head office, will be closed Friday, September 30th, to observe National Day…

Heather SargeantSeptember 24, 2024

Roots of Empathy has been shortlisted for the HundrED spotlight for wellbeing in schools

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Roots of Empathy Shortlisted for the HundrED Wellbeing Spotlight

Internationally recognized as a powerful innovation in education, Roots of Empathy has been shortlisted for HundrED’s Spotlight on Wellbeing in Schools. The prestigious HundrED Spotlight,…

Maria WettasinhaSeptember 23, 2024

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Heartfelt Moment for a ROE Instructor

Susan McKane: Raising a Hand for Empathy

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2025 – Statement by our Founder, President & CEO

Wildfire Evacuation Couldn’t Stop These Lessons in Empathy

Heartfelt Moment from Mary Gordon’s visit to Lewisham, England

Heartfelt Moment for an ROE Instructor

Roots of Empathy Selected for HundrED’s Spotlight on Wellbeing in Schools

A Call to Action and Empathy: Honouring the Life and Legacy of Justice Murray Sinclair

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2024 – Statement by our Founder/President

Roots of Empathy Shortlisted for the HundrED Wellbeing Spotlight

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