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

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

Bell: the urge to escape

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

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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

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