Olivier Le Jeune He was also Canada’s first recorded African slave. Le Jeune was about seven years old when he was brought to Canada from Madagascar during the British invasion of what was known ...

Le Jeune's life provides a glimpse into the lives of enslaved people several decades before New France became involved in the slave trade QUEBEC, Oct. 13, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Jean ...

Le Jeune was the first recorded black slave in New France, brought to Canada from Africa in the 17th century when he was a child. If you didn’t know the answer, you aren’t alone.

The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, will participate in a plaque unveiling ceremony organized by Parks Canada and the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of ...