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A majestic pine tree from the Lewis Miller era.2005
Exploits River Bank, Red Indian Lake, Millertown, Newfoundland, Canada
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Today this lone pine tree stands on the bank of the Exploits River as a vigil to the historic past when tall pine trees sheltered the Beothuk as they alone traveled up the river in autumn, down in the spring, the only inhabitants of what they called the Great Lake.3
A photographic image of the Harpoon River Valley.2005
Harpoon River Valley, Red Indian Lake, Millertown, Newfoundland, Canada
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Around the shores of Red Indian Lake and in the river valleys of central Newfoundland was a stand of pine that for centuries protected the Beothuk in their winter encampments.5
Photographic image of the Harpoon River Valley today.2005
Harpoon River Valley, Red Indian Lake, Millertown, Newfoundland, Canada
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Those same pine trees that brought Lewis Miller to the shores of Red Indian Lake, never grew back, but logging operations still harvest the spruce and fir trees that replaced the pine trees which once dominated the skyline.7
Beothuk Winter Mamateek2005
Indian Point, Red Indian Lake, Millertown, Newfoundland, Canada
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To the visitor the only visible record of the Beothuk having been here are two Mamateeks, reconstructed at Indian Point as a glimpse into Beothuk life and an information center introduces the visitor to the historic events that took place on the shores Red Indian Lake.9
Beothuk Smoke House2005
Indian Point, Red Indian Lake, Millertown, Newfoundland, Canada
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A smoke house reconstructed at the same location, show how the Beothuk cured their venison for food to last them until spring and for their trek down river when they returned to the coastal region of Newfoundland to hunt birds, eggs and fish.11
Animated Image of the Beothuk Encampment on Sabbath Point1768
Sabbath Point, Red Indian Lake, Millertown, Newfoundland, Canada
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An animated image of Mary March Point illustrates the Beothuk encampment as described by Lieutenant Cartwright when in 1768, his expedition was the first venture into the central Newfoundland wilderness in search of the Beothuk.13
Animated Image of Millertown1900
Mary March Point, Red Indian Lake, Millertown, Newfoundland, Canada
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This animated image of Mary March Point illustrates the same location where Lewis Miller built the original town site in 1900. |
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