Discover the story behind the Pinehouse Photography Club, where youth in northern Saskatchewan explored photography, built friendships, and created lasting memories beneath the northern lights. A personal reflection on creativity, community, and the power

What started as a simple idea for a youth pickleball league in Sandy Bay quickly grew into a massive donation drive! Thanks to incredible community generosity, we collected over 150 pairs of shoes, DSLR cameras, and tons of gear to support northern youth mental and physical health programs. Now, the only challenge is fitting it all into the truck for the 740km drive north!

Sometimes, protecting your peace isn't about setting the world on fire; it’s about adjusting your focus. In my latest piece, I explore a simple, powerful lesson I’ve learned from behind the lens: the transformative power of the intentional crop, and how you can apply it to your own life and mental health, especially when facing old challenges.

We’re obsessed with complex fixes for our mental health, ignoring the simple tools right in our pockets. Photography isn’t just for art; it’s an essential piece of mental hygiene. Here’s why it’s time to stop overthinking, pick up the camera, and start actually seeing.

What does an emotion look like when words aren’t enough? In the remote northern communities where we run our Therapeutic Photography sessions, the camera becomes a bridge between the internal and external worlds. Founded by Dre Erwin, this initiative empowers youth to use the lens as a silent language—turning snapshots into visual riddles that explore themes of solitude, resilience, and connection.

In every high-pressure environment—from remote nursing stations to the halls of our schools—we are surrounded by 'noise.' This post explores how we can teach youth to use the lens of a camera to block out rumors and lateral violence, focusing instead on truth, resilience, and character.

Can a camera be a clinical tool? As a Primary Care RN AAP, I’ve seen how Therapeutic Photography can transform youth mental health in remote First Nations communities. From the shores of Pinehouse to the pages of provincial reports, this is the blueprint for a movement that empowers youth to find their voice, their culture, and a 'Helper’s High' through the lens. Learn how we built a model for resilience that any community can follow.

In the North, a camera is more than just a tool—it's a non-verbal language for those who find it hard to talk about their emotions. Discover how the Pinehouse Photography Club is helping Indigenous and Métis youth find a sense of purpose, a global perspective, and 'Visual Anchors' for resilience when words simply aren't enough.

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In 2015, searching for an escape from personal turmoil, I drove out to Tuxford to photograph an old barn. I didn't know I was driving straight into the path of a tornado. Read the true story of how a brush with death sparked my journey into therapeutic photography.