procession 7 [Const. Ireneusz “Eric” Czapnik’s funeral procession just departed from Carleton]

About the Author

JEAN-SÉBASTIEN MARIER was born and raised on the South Shore of Montréal. After spending a year studying the basics of television production at Cégep de Jonquière, he took part in the first Canada World Youth Journalism and Human Rights Quebec-Benin program. During those seven months, he wrote articles and co-directed two short documentaries on the Quebec students’ movement, and child trafficking in Benin. Jean-Sébastien holds an Attestation of College Studies in Community Development and Cross-cultural Relations from Cégep Marie-Victorin, as well as an Honours Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and a Certificate in Law and Social Thought from York University. His work has been notably featured on the NFB’s Parole Citoyenne web portal, in La Presse, and in various student newspapers. Passioned by languages, Jean-Sébastien is fluent in English, French and Spanish. In his spare time, he enjoys biking, reading and rock climbing. Jean-Sébastien is currently pursuing a Master of Journalism degree at Carleton University.