Fugitives! at the Musée du Bas-Saint-Laurent (january 19th to march 26th)
The Fugitives! exhibition will be presented at the Musée du Bas-Saint-Laurent in Rivière-du-Loup from january 19th to march 26th 2023. The vernissage will take place on january 19th, starting at 5pm.
Fugitives! educational kit
Check here the new educational kit to accompany the Fugitives! exhibition.
CBC | Quebec History X
Read CBC's Peter Tardif article about Webster's Qc History X tours.
Fugitifs.ca exhibition
The Fugitives! exhibition, presented at the Musée National des Beaux-Arts du Québec in 2019 and recipient of the Canadian Museums Association Award of Excellence, is now online! In collaboration with the Commission des Droits de la Personne et des Droits de la Jeunesse, MySmartJourney and Magnéto, you will have access to more information about the fugitives and their stories.
Slavery in Canada booklet
In collaboration with the Canadian Commission for UNESCO, Webster has written a booklet about Slavery in Canada, illustrated by Dimani Mathieu Cassendo.
Olivier Le Jeune recognized as a historic figure
Wester is proud to announce that Olivier Le Jeune, the first slave and first African to live in Canada, has just been recognized as a historic figure in Quebec. Arrived as a slave in Quebec City in 1629, this young Malagasy of about 10 years old spent his entire life there until his death in 1654.
Webster had applied for Olivier Le Jeune to be recognized as a historic figure in 2018. The following year he also published an illustrated book about him, Le Grain de Sable.
Webster had applied for Olivier Le Jeune to be recognized as a historic figure in 2018. The following year he also published an illustrated book about him, Le Grain de Sable.
Black Canadian of the Week
Webster was named Black Canadian of the Week (February 19) by the Federation of Black Canadians.
Author of the year winner at the Gala Dynastie
Webster was honored and proud to receive the Author of the Year Award at the 2020 Gala Dynastie for the illustrated book Le Grain de Sable. He would like to thank Valmo for the illustrations and Les éditions Septentrion for their trust.
He was nominated alongside Marie-Josée Gicali, Adelle Blackett and Joël Des Rosiers.
He was nominated alongside Marie-Josée Gicali, Adelle Blackett and Joël Des Rosiers.
Book: Le Grain de Sable (The grain of sand)
It is with great pleasure that Webster announces his new book Le Grain de Sable , or Olivier Le Jeune, the first slave in Canada.
This children book tells the story of Olivier Le Jeune, from Madagascar to Quebec city in 1629. This young boy is the first recorded slave in Canada as well as the first African to permanently live in Quebec city.
Illustrated by ValMo and published by les éditions Septentrion, the book is available in every bookstore!
This children book tells the story of Olivier Le Jeune, from Madagascar to Quebec city in 1629. This young boy is the first recorded slave in Canada as well as the first African to permanently live in Quebec city.
Illustrated by ValMo and published by les éditions Septentrion, the book is available in every bookstore!
April 10th to september 2nd: Fugitives! exhibition at the Musée des Beaux-Arts du Québec
From april 10th to september 2nd, Webster presents at the Musée National des Beaux-Arts du Québec the Fugitives! exhibition about runaway slaves. Nine illustrators create the faces of 13 slaves described in advertisements published in La Gazette de Québec and La Gazette de Montréal at the end of the 18th century
With Paul Bordeleau, D. Mathieu Cassendo, Djief, Em, Caroline Soucy, MALICIOUZ, Richard Vallerand, ValMo et Amel Zaazaa. Graphic design by Heythem Mojah.
With Paul Bordeleau, D. Mathieu Cassendo, Djief, Em, Caroline Soucy, MALICIOUZ, Richard Vallerand, ValMo et Amel Zaazaa. Graphic design by Heythem Mojah.
Qc History X tours in National Geographic
Qc History X tours are mentioned in a National Geographic's article about Quebec city.
Un passé bien québécois
Slavery in Quebec: Shedding light on a largely unknown history
Read here an article about Qc History X tours in the Montreal Gazette.
February 23rd 2017: OSQ - African-American musical legacy
February 23rd 2017, during Black History Month, Quebec city's Symphonic Orchestra will play songs from Joseph Boulogne Chevalier de St-Georges, Coleridge-Taylor, Georges Gershwin, Duke Ellington and Webster. At the end of the evening, DJ Fade Wizard will play with musicians from the OSQ.
Webster will also give a lecture about Chevalier de St-Georges at the Quebec's National Museum of Fine Arts february 15th.
Webster will also give a lecture about Chevalier de St-Georges at the Quebec's National Museum of Fine Arts february 15th.
Qc History X tours in Le Soleil
Read here Camille B. Vincent's article about Qc History X guided tours in Le Soleil newspaper. (in french)
Qc History X tours in the Journal de Québec
One of Quebec city's best kept secrets according to journalist Élisa Cloutier. (in french)
Voir magazine's article about Qc History X tours
Read here an article in Voir magazine abour Webster's Qc History X tours. (in french)
August 5th 2016: Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France
During the Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France, Webster will give a lecture about slavery and the black presence in Quebec since the start of the colony. Friday august 5th, 1h30 pm at the Artillery park. (IN FRENCH)
June 17th 2016: Official launch of the Quebec History X guided tours
Webster, the rapper-historian, invites you to the official launch of his guided tours about the history of slavery and the black presence in Quebec city.
The press conference will be attended by Madame Chantal Gilbert, member of Quebec city's executive committee.
Webster will give a part of his guided tour to those interested.
Download the press release (in french) and the flyer of the guided tour.
The press conference will be attended by Madame Chantal Gilbert, member of Quebec city's executive committee.
Webster will give a part of his guided tour to those interested.
Download the press release (in french) and the flyer of the guided tour.
When: Friday, june 17th,
Where: City Hall Gardens
Time: 2pm
Where: City Hall Gardens
Time: 2pm
Black History Month | Quebec city and its past
For Black history month, Webster takes the Fabrique Culturelle on a tour of Quebec city to discover its past through the black presence and slavery. (In french)
February 2016: Black History Month's Spokesperson
It is with great pride and honor that Webster will be one of the three spokespersons of the 25th edition of Black History Month. For more details about all the activities, go to the BHM's website.
February 9th 2016: Québec History X lecture
On February 9th 2016, Webster will give a lecture about the black presence and slavery in New France and under the british regime. Organized by the Société Historique de Québec, the lecture will take place at the Cécile-Drolet room in the Monastère des soeurs de Saint-Joseph de Saint-Vallier (560, chemin Sainte-Foy, door 7) at 7pm. 5$ at the door. (The lecture will be given in french)
