Image of multiple people surrounding a Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada (HSMBC) commemorative bronze plaque for Olivier Le Jeune National Historic Person, located in Québec Text 400 years ago, #olivierlejeune was born in Madagascar. He was enslaved by the British, traded to the French & as a child, became Canada's first named enslaved African in 1628. My nomination recognizes him as a Person of National Historic Recognition, #hsmb #parkscanada #slavery

Feb 2nd of #BHM "Recently, a plaque was unveiled to recognize the national historic significance of Olivier Le Jeune. Thank you #RosemarySadlier for your work to have him recognized!" #AmherstburgFreedom

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