Sébastien Lemay
A storyteller who also plays multiple instruments, Sébastien is passionate about personal interactions, travel, nature, the arts and the wisdom of our ancestors. He uses storytelling, singing, theatrical play and humor with his instruments to create interactive and playful animations, combining his passions of nature and the arts.
Empathy for the natural world and humanity, self-esteem, perseverance and mutual aid, concentration, listening and memory, intercultural appreciation, drama and music, appreciating Franco-Ontarian culture.

New Artist

New Program

Residency

Indigenous

Performance

Workshop

Seniors

English

French

French Immersion
AVAILABLE ONLINE: School Performance: Tales of the natural world
Listening to these musical tales that draw on the four seasons will build students’ respect for our environment.
Please make us aware of which tale you would like performed for your students
The Otter Dream: Boni the otter dreams of funny things but learns that it is the journey that counts; her friends and family help her along the way as she overcomes her difficulties.
The Magic Lake: Rainbow, the curious lake trout, seeks the light and is tricked into an early spring. Bougon the pike causes trouble, which leads to disaster. A reminder of our need to respect the rhythms of nature.
The Adventures of Monarch Butterfly: Monarch is the only one of his clan to have survived the drought. When faced with this loss of community, he sets out on a journey and finds new friends and family.
Junior Kindergarten, Senior Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4
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60
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Literary Arts
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Time and Price:
In person: One hour session: $270 + HST Half day: two 1 hour sessions $350 + HST Full day: three 1 hour sessions $450 + HST
Online: One hour session: $270 + HST
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AVAILABLE ONLINE: School Performance: The Millenium Tree
Sébastien tells the story of the preservation of the millenium tree thanks to Emma, Gaby and the magical creatures inhabiting this tree. This tale, accompanied by music, is intended to be told and listened to outdoors: under a tree, during a nature walk or for the launch of a special project. Sébastien will incorporate native trees and plants in this story (and the story will be told inside, in case of rain.)
Junior Kindergarten, Senior Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3
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60
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Literary Arts, Music, Drama
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Time and Price:
In person: One hour session: $270 + HST Half day: two 1 hour sessions $350 + HST Full day: three 1 hour sessions $450 + HST
Online: One hour session: $270 + HST
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AVAILABLE ONLINE: School Performance: Stories and songs from my Franco-Ontarian heritage
Sébastien explores his Franco-Ontarian roots through the stories and songs from his great-grandmother Berthe Lalonde from the village of Bourget. She sang, danced and told tales until the age of 97! Hold on to your hats, Berthe is in town!
Junior Kindergarten, Senior Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
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300
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Literary Arts, Music
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Time and Price:
In person and online: One performance: 1 hour $440 + HST Two performances: same school in one half day $500 + HST Two performances: same school in one day $535 + HST
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AVAILABLE ONLINE: School Performance: World music
Sébastien will introduce various instruments and new sounds from around the world, raising awareness of cultural diversity in our community.
Junior Kindergarten, Senior Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
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300
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Music
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Time and Price:
In person and online: One performance: 1 hour $440 + HST Two performances: same school in one half day $500 + HST Two performances: same school in one day $535 + HST
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AVAILABLE ONLINE: Seniors Performance: Traditional storytelling from the Outaouais
With his passion for nature and the Outaouais region, Sébastien tells the stories and legends that shaped our collective imagination. Through music and historical anecdotes, Sébastien takes you on an imaginary journey to rediscover the richness of the Outaouais region, its culture and our own humanity.
Seniors
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Literary Arts, Music
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Time and Price:
In person and online: One session: 1 hour $310 +HST
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AVAILABLE ONLINE: Senior Performance: Anecdotal travel stories
Sébastien puts on a playful show, telling his anecdotal stories filled with adventures and misadventures about his travels into the wild. A thousand and one fun-filled stories, such as his first canoeing adventure; his travels abroad; his treks and hikes; which bring forth as much magic and humanity, as quirkiness and tenderness.
Seniors
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Literary Arts, Music
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Time and Price:
In person and online: One session: 1 hour $310 +HST
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AVAILABLE ONLINE: Senior Performance: Let's sing together
Sébastien presents a show of songs of the belle epoque: ballads, classics, folk songs in French as in English. A show where we can sing together in a warm and relaxed atmosphere. Sébastien will provide the lyrics of the songs for several participants wishing to sing.
Seniors
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Literary Arts, Music
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Time and Price:
In person and online: One session: 1 hour $310 +HST
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