National Emergency Nurses Association

05/31/2026

05/30/2026

This feels like one of those moments that reminds me why I create.

A few weeks ago, I donated one of my healthcare puffin canvases. Today I learned it found its way to Emilie, a nurse, firefighter, and EMR.

I was told the piece brought her to tears.

The truth is, this artwork was never really about a puffin.

It was about the people behind the uniforms.

The ones who carry stress home but still show up tomorrow. The ones who use humour to survive things most of us will never see. The ones who keep answering the call, even when they're running on empty.

As artists, we put work out into the world and hope it connects with someone. Most of the time, we never know where it ends up or whose story it becomes part of.

Sometimes, though, a piece finds exactly the person it was meant for.

Thank you, Emilie, for everything you do for your community. I am honoured that this piece found a home with someone who spends so much of her life helping others.

These are the stories behind the art that mean the most to me.

05/30/2026

Keynote Terry Foster.

05/29/2026

Welcome from 2026 conference co-chairs Lindsey and Dawn and President Kristy

05/22/2026

One week until the start of our 2026 NENA Conference. Thank you to all of our sponsors!

05/21/2026

We couldn’t have done this 2026 conference without the support of our sponsors. Thank you!

05/20/2026

Shoutout to our Gold- Aerogen & Silver- Nunavut Department of Health, sponsors!! Thank you so much!

05/16/2026

05/13/2026

A big thank you to our Platinum Sponsors, Baxter & ENA. Thank you for your contribution and dedication to healthcare, emergency medicine & NENA.