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The Pioneers

In 2010, a teacher at Northwest Passage and professional photographer, Ben Thwaits, brought to life his idea of using nature photography as a therapeutic outlet. These photographs represent the beginning of a program that has impacted hundreds of children, helping them find beauty in the world around them, and within themselves.
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"Red Rocks" by Aarin, 15 | The Pioneers
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"Red Rocks" by Aarin, 15 | The Pioneers

The glassy world of today
Will never shine quite that way.
Tomorrow comes and goes
just like the river flows.
We are pebbles beneath the glass,
we're redder than the mountain pass.
Our real selves, just below air
trying to live without a care.
We're stuck in the water, oh so deep
we can't go anywhere, cannot leap.
We are deep and meaningful
you know it's true.
We are the rocks of every hue.

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  • "Red Squirrel" by Jermaine, 16 | The Pioneers
  • "Leaves with Raindrops" by Chris, 15 | The Pioneers
  • "Purple Haze" by Chris, 15 | The Pioneers
  • "Ripple Shell" by Aarin, 15 | The Pioneers
  • "Red Rocks" by Aarin, 15 | The Pioneers
  • "Juvenile Eagle Taking Flight" by Cody, 15 | The Pioneers
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