Fugitives!

Webster
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Fugitives features the story of 13 runaway slaves in Québec's 18th century. This is a unique way to humanize them and highlight their resistance to slavery. Check out illustrations and bonus content on: http://fugitifs.ca Hosted by Tali Taliwah Written by Webester in collaboration Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse (CDPDJ), producer Direction and sound design by Magnéto

Episodes

  1. 2020-10-22

    Trailer - Fugitives!

    Discover the story of 13 runaway slaves through research notices published in Montreal and Quebec newspapers in the second half of the 18th century. Learn more by visiting http://fugitifs.ca

    1 min

  2. 2020-10-22

    Slavery and resistance in Québec

    Invisible in historical narratives and iconographic representations, slavery did exist in Quebec and Canada. In this episode, discover what drove the Fugitives project and the intentions of its instigator Webster.

    8 min
  3. Andrew: the fake papers

    2020-10-22

    Andrew: the fake papers

    Discover the story surrounding the escape of André, a multilingual slave of mixed race. What strategy did he use in 1767 to find his freedom and move around freely? Credit illustration: D. Mathieu Cassendo

    3 min
  4. Bell: the urge to escape

    2020-10-22

    Bell: the urge to escape

    Bell was bought at auction in 1778 in Quebec City. It is possible that she fled in haste to avoid sexual violence, one of the most recurring aspects of slavery. Illustration credit: Amel Zaazaa

    2 min
  5. Joe: the determination to escape

    2020-10-22

    Joe: the determination to escape

    Does the quest for freedom ever stop for a slave? Of all the fugitives, Joe leads the list for the number of escapes, systematically refusing his slave status. Illustration credit: Em

    4 min

  6. 2020-10-22

    Jack: a "Guinea accent"

    Jack is sold in Montreal by Loyalist Simeon Covell during the American Revolution. Described as having a "Guinea accent", this is not his first uprooting. Illustration credit: Em

    4 min
  7. Lowcanes: the musician

    2020-10-22

    Lowcanes: the musician

    Lowcanes' research notice mentions that he plays the violin well. Find out how music crossed the seas during the time of slavery. Illustration credit: Caroline Soucy

    3 min
  8. Robin, Lydia and Jane: the last annoucement

    2020-10-22

    Robin, Lydia and Jane: the last annoucement

    The announcement of Robin, Lydia and Jane is the last mention of runaway slaves in newspapers in Lower Canada. Find out how slavery disappeared in Quebec. Illustration credit: Djief

    4 min
  9. Ishmael: a remarkably downcast face

    2020-10-22

    Ishmael: a remarkably downcast face

    Ishmael pretended to be free, an escape strategy to camouflage his true identity. Illustration credit: Richard Vallerand

    3 min
  10. Nemo and Cash: changing the appearance

    2020-10-22

    Nemo and Cash: changing the appearance

    Cash has taken a considerable amount of linen not hers. Find out how this ploy may have facilitated her escape.  Illustration credit: Valmo

    3 min
  11. Bett: pregnant and multilingual

    2020-10-22

    Bett: pregnant and multilingual

    Bett is described as speaking good English, French and German. It was common for slaves to speak more than one language given the variety of masters they served, in addition to their mother tongue if they were born in Africa.  Illustration credit: Maliciouz

    3 min
  12. Jacob: the "mulatto"

    2020-10-22

    Jacob: the "mulatto"

    Jacob is said to be a mulatto in his notice of August 20, 1778. This term was used to refer to children who had black and white parents at a time when these human beings were treated as livestock.Illustration credit: Paul Bordeleau

    3 min
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About

Fugitives features the story of 13 runaway slaves in Québec's 18th century. This is a unique way to humanize them and highlight their resistance to slavery. Check out illustrations and bonus content on: http://fugitifs.ca Hosted by Tali Taliwah Written by Webester in collaboration Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse (CDPDJ), producer Direction and sound design by Magnéto

Information

  • Creator
    Webster
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Webster
  • Show Website
    Fugitives!