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Stolen Sisters
Stolen Sisters is a first-of-its-kind play that gives voice to the lives and legacies of three Beothuk women and girls whose names have survived in historical record.
These are stories that have been mis-told, misrepresented, and mythologized by colonial interference. By shifting the lens of history to reflect Indigenous perspective and experience, the women brought to life in Stolen Sisters set the record straight, telling their own stories with both humour and unflinching honestly. Based on the oral and written Indigenous histories of colonization locally and worldwide, the voices of Stolen Sisters shine a light on the global experience of Indigenous women and girls and, in particular, Newfoundland’s part in that legacy.
These are stories that have been mis-told, misrepresented, and mythologized by colonial interference. By shifting the lens of history to reflect Indigenous perspective and experience, the women brought to life in Stolen Sisters set the record straight, telling their own stories with both humour and unflinching honestly. Based on the oral and written Indigenous histories of colonization locally and worldwide, the voices of Stolen Sisters shine a light on the global experience of Indigenous women and girls and, in particular, Newfoundland’s part in that legacy.
96 pages, Paperback
Published March 25, 2025
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April 9, 2025
Three monologues of three Beothuk women for whom there are historical records, written by a Mi’kmaw Newfoundland. Painful and beautiful with creative insight into what was. I hope one day i will get a chance to see it performed.
October 14, 2025
This read features 3 stories of Indigenous Beothuk women and girls whose names have survived in historical records. Originally meant to be a play, this book’s written scripts showcase the stories that have been mistold, misrepresented, and mythologized by colonial interference. This book aims to retell their stories and amplify the silenced voices.
Each of the stories in this book was short, heartbreaking, and enlightening. The book was a heavy one that reminded me of various Indigenous teachings as well as the importance of not letting go of the true version of history. I love when books, whether fiction or nonfiction, authentically showcase the tragic realities. Although the book wasn’t outright focused on this, it reminded of a quote by George Orwell that is along the lines of how if “the past was erased, the erasure was forgotten, the lie became the truth.” This read is a great way to ensure that doesn’t happen to Beothuk history.
The stories powerfully highlighted themes of resistance, decolonization, and resilience, and the book was well-structured overall. Although, since it was meant to be a play, readers must use their imaginations a bit to visualize the actions of the scripts. Luckily there were production notes included. I also appreciated that there was a language pronunciation and definition guide at the end. Overall, I do think that its impact would be most powerful acted out as the play it’s supposed to be: staged in the round and performed outdoors. However, perhaps, that could be because I don’t read scripts often and usually stick to novels. I would love to see it performed one day.
This book is heartwrenching yet eye-opening. It will motivate readers to renew their commitment to Indigenous allyship in their hearts. I recommend this meaningful read to theater enthusiasts as well as those looking for heartrending stories of Indigenous women’s resistance.
Each of the stories in this book was short, heartbreaking, and enlightening. The book was a heavy one that reminded me of various Indigenous teachings as well as the importance of not letting go of the true version of history. I love when books, whether fiction or nonfiction, authentically showcase the tragic realities. Although the book wasn’t outright focused on this, it reminded of a quote by George Orwell that is along the lines of how if “the past was erased, the erasure was forgotten, the lie became the truth.” This read is a great way to ensure that doesn’t happen to Beothuk history.
The stories powerfully highlighted themes of resistance, decolonization, and resilience, and the book was well-structured overall. Although, since it was meant to be a play, readers must use their imaginations a bit to visualize the actions of the scripts. Luckily there were production notes included. I also appreciated that there was a language pronunciation and definition guide at the end. Overall, I do think that its impact would be most powerful acted out as the play it’s supposed to be: staged in the round and performed outdoors. However, perhaps, that could be because I don’t read scripts often and usually stick to novels. I would love to see it performed one day.
This book is heartwrenching yet eye-opening. It will motivate readers to renew their commitment to Indigenous allyship in their hearts. I recommend this meaningful read to theater enthusiasts as well as those looking for heartrending stories of Indigenous women’s resistance.
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