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Beothuk Books
The Beothuk were the native peoples of Newfoundland. They
used red ochre extensively, on their hair, their skin, their tools and possessions, so became
known as 'Red Indians' or 'redskins'.
Because they never grasped the European concept of private
property, French officials distributed arms and placed bounties on their scalps. The British shot
them on sight.
The last known Beothuk, Shanawdithit (Nancy April), died of tuberculosis in
St. John's, Newfoundland in 1829.
Beothuk Books is dedicated to the memory of the Beothuk and the peoples,
cultures, languages and tribes which have been wiped off the earth, or are
now under threat today. May intolerance, torture and genocide cease.
May peoples of the world live together in peace.
Om Mani Peme Hum
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