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Quebec City covers “offensive” mosaic of explorer Samuel de Champlain

Quebec City has covered an “offensive” mosaic depicting the city’s founder, Samuel de Champlain, meeting with an Indigenous chief.

Noah Jarvis
Jul 02, 2025
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Source: https://galeriebecot.com

Quebec City has covered an “offensive” mosaic depicting the city’s founder, Samuel de Champlain, meeting with an Indigenous chief.

Quebec City’s Mayor Bruno Marchand ordered the mosaic to be covered and removed from the city hall’s reception area, citing a desire to advance reconciliation and inclusivity.

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