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Advanced Authorized Practice: The Solution to Saskatchewan’s Healthcare Crisis
Discover how the Registered Nurse with Additional Authorized Practice (RN-AAP) designation can help solve Saskatchewan's healthcare crisis. With over 10,000 RNs in the province capable of fast-tracking this advanced license in under 6 months, we already have an untapped workforce ready to bridge the gap in urban urgent care and rural clinics alike. It’s time to authorize the solution.
Dre Erwin
3 days ago4 min read
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Why You’re Probably Too "Smart" to Feel Better
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.
Dre Erwin
May 232 min read
Transforming Saskatchewan Landscapes into Little Planets: A Creative Journey
Ever wonder how to turn a Northern Saskatchewan night into its own tiny world? 🌍✨ Check out this step-by-step guide on creating 'Little Planet' effects in Photoshop. Plus, discover how a simple change in perspective at Leonard’s Camp is helping me tackle the 2025 cost of living and prep for a more profitable 2026.
Dre Erwin
Dec 24, 20252 min read
The 5 Best Places to See Northern Lights in Saskatchewan (A Local’s Guide)
Forget Iceland. A local nurse and aurora photographer reveals the top 5 spots to see the Northern Lights in Saskatchewan—from hidden...
Dre Erwin
Dec 16, 20253 min read
The Ultimate Guide to doing Aurora Borealis Photography
Ready to capture the Northern Lights exactly as you see them? It’s time to ditch Auto mode.
Dre Erwin
Dec 10, 202511 min read
10 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT SASKATCHEWAN
Discover why Saskatchewan is quickly becoming the world's premier destination for stargazing.
Dre Erwin
Dec 10, 20254 min read
Harnessing the Law of Attraction: 9 Steps to Send a Positive Vibration
Ready to manifest your dreams? Discover 9 essential steps to harness the Law of Attraction, shift your mindset, and send positive vibrations
Dre Erwin
Dec 10, 20253 min read
Top northern lights photo spots for breathtaking captures
Looking for the best Northern Lights photo spots? Explore top destinations like Tromsø, Abisko, and Yellowknife.
Dre Erwin
Dec 8, 20254 min read
LOOK UP – A Journey Beneath the Dancing Skies
LOOK UP is a reminder that even in our darkest moments, there is beauty and light above us.
Dre Erwin
Sep 7, 20253 min read
Louis Iron: An Indigenous Youth's Triumph from Remote Saskatchewan to National Inspiration
In remote northern Saskatchewan, Louis Iron's journey is a testament to resilience.
Dre Erwin
Oct 23, 20234 min read
A Guide to Capturing the Northern Lights with Your Cell Phone
Capturing the Magic of the Night Sky: A Guide to Photographing Aurora and Starry Skies with a cell phone
Dre Erwin
Oct 5, 20232 min read
The Aurora Borealis
The Northern Lights: A Spiritual Connection to Ancestral Spirits in First Nations Culture
Discover the profound spiritual significance of the Northern Lights in First Nations history, mythology, and oral traditions. From the Cree "Dance of the Spirits" to Dene and Inuit heritage, explore how the green dancing skies connect remote northern communities to their ancestors, healing rituals, and cultural reclamation.
Why Your Beautiful Aurora Photo is Ruining My Night (If You Don't Post the Time and Location)
Nothing ruins a perfectly good night of sleep quite like a contextless aurora photo. Why your beautiful, undated picture is making people speed down the highway in their pajamas—and why hard data always crushes aesthetics in the aurora community.
Sask Aurora: Why Your Apps are Lying to You
Stop chasing Kp numbers. Learn how to read solar speed and Bz to predict a Sask aurora before it happens. Don't miss the Kp 4 spike.
A Look into Metis and First Nations Culture
The Northern Lights: A Spiritual Connection to Ancestral Spirits in First Nations Culture
Discover the profound spiritual significance of the Northern Lights in First Nations history, mythology, and oral traditions. From the Cree "Dance of the Spirits" to Dene and Inuit heritage, explore how the green dancing skies connect remote northern communities to their ancestors, healing rituals, and cultural reclamation.
The 26km Connection: A Call for Unity Between Canada and Greenland
Forget the takeover rumors. With only 26km between Canada and Greenland, the real story is an Inuit family reunion the world is ignoring.
The Little Boy Who Found Happiness: A Journey of Healing in English & Cree
A bilingual (English & Cree) story of healing featuring photos by Northern youth. Discover how this book helps children find hope.
Equipping Communities: Shop to Support Our Educational Workshops
"Photography has a unique way of allowing us to momentarily escape the burdens and focus on the often overlooked beauty around us."
- Dre Erwin,
Nurse/Photographer/Children's Book Author
"What small changes can I make in my daily routine to nurture a more positive and grateful mindset?"
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