"Soul Sisters," the stories of three beothuk women in a new book by LeahDawn Helena

    Tuesday, 1 April 2025 07:00

    By Tonya Organ

    “Stolen Sisters” is an award winning,  fresh off the press publication from Breakwater Books.

    There’s a new book out that tells the stories and legacies of three Beothuk women. “Stolen Sisters” is an award winning,  fresh off the press publication from Breakwater Books. Written by LeahDawn Helena, Stolen Sisters started out as a play and last week the book became available at Coles and Chapters. 

    Helena is from the Bay St. George area and is of mixed Mi’kmaw and French heritage. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociocultural Studies and a Fine Arts degree from Grenfell. More information can be found at breakwaterbooks.com

    To report an error, submit a news tip, or provide feedback, please e-mail news@bayfm.ca or call (709) 637-0183.

    More from Local News

     

     

     

    BayFM recognizes support from the following agencies:

                        

    Today's Weather

    • Corner Brook

      Heavy snow

      High: -2°C | Low: -7°C

    • Deer Lake

      Heavy snow

      High: -2°C | Low: -6°C

    • Stephenville

      Heavy snow

      High: -1°C | Low: -5°C

    Recently Played

    Podcasts

    • BayFM On-Demand

      Trash Talk Thursday

      Trash Talk Thursday, December 11, 2025

    • The Plain Truth

      The Plain Truth, December 10, 2025

      Today's show will provide tips on how to prevent or better manage Diabetes

    • Qalipu Today

      Qalipu Today, December 9, 2025

      Judy Falle-Doucette on Qalipu Today talks about her new book, Poppa and the Medicine Wheel.