Bio
JEAN-SÉBASTIEN MARIER was born and raised on the South Shore of Montréal. He is currently pursuing a Master of Journalism degree at Carleton University.
Jean-Sébastien Marier
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 and the Rights & Democracy Network’s website. His articles have been published in La Presse, The Gazette (Montreal), and various student newspapers in Quebec and Ontario.
Passioned by languages, Jean-Sébastien is fluent in English, French and Spanish. In his spare time, he enjoys biking, reading and rock climbing.
