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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
Jun 224 min read

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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.

Dre Erwin
May 202 min read


The Lens of Truth
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.

Dre Erwin
Apr 253 min read


Finding Light in the Shadow of Residential Schools
They could take the children from the land, but they could never take the sky from the children. Join me on the Treaty 4 prairies at 3:00 a.m. as I capture the dance of the spayak (spirits) and reflect on the light of resilience that the Residential School system could never dim.

Dre Erwin
Jan 23 min read


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.

Dre Erwin
Dec 31, 20251 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


📸 Chasing the Aurora: Why This Winter is a Must-See for Saskatchewan Photographers
The Solar Maximum is HERE! Learn why 2025/2026 is the best time in over a decade to see and photograph the Northern Lights in Saskatchewan. Find the best viewing spots and get ready for a spectacular show!

Dre Erwin
Dec 15, 20253 min read


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.

Dre Erwin
Dec 14, 20252 min read


The Cult of Busy
When did "busy" become the only acceptable answer to "How are you?" We are obsessed with the Hustle, treating exhaustion like a status symbol. It’s time to stop apologizing for needing rest.

Dre Erwin
Dec 13, 20252 min read


Experience the Magic of the Northern Lights in Saskatchewan
As the nights grow longer and colder, something truly magical begins to happen in our Saskatchewan skies. The Northern Lights — or Aurora Borealis — start dancing with even more intensity, painting the darkness with ribbons of green, purple, pink, and gold. Every year around this time, people from all over the world begin searching for the best places and tips to see the aurora. If you're one of them — welcome! I'm Dre Erwin, and through my lens, I’ve been chasing and capturi

Dre Erwin
Sep 10, 20253 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.
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"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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