Hometown Heroes is long term photography and photojournalism project about my hometown,  Thetford Mines.

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For many decades (1890 - 2012), it was home of one of the biggest chrysotile mining center in the world. 

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In 2012, the town's last extracting mine, mine lac d'amiante, closed down permanently, leading in the unemployment of the last 350 workers. 

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Today, even if the town has successfully diversified its economy, Thetford continues to struggle with environmental issues caused by the careless mining practices from the past. 

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Shot on Mamiya 7, Intrepid 4x5 and Digital Medium Format

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