In My Indian, Sylvester was hired by William Cormack in 1822 to guide him across Newfoundland in search of Beothuk encampments. In fact, he followed the advice of his Elders and guided Cormack away from the Beothuk.

In this sequel, having parted ways with Cormack at St. George's Bay, Sylvester decides to go out on his own, in search of the winter camp of the last of the remaining Beothuk.

Written as fiction, by two Mi'kmaq authors, Suliewey supports Mi'kmaq oral history of friendly relationships with the Beothuk. The novel reclaims the settler narrative that the Beothuk and the Mi'kmaq of Newfoundland were enemies and represents an existing kinship between the Mi'kmaq and the Beothuk.

Rich in oral history, the descriptions of traditional ceremonies and sacred medicines, the use of Mi'kmaw language, and the teachings of two-spirit place readers on the land and embed them in the strong relationships described throughout the book. (From Breakwater Books)

Saqamaw Mi'sel Joe is the author of Muinji'j Becomes a Man and An Aboriginal Chief's Journey, and the co-author of My Indian and Suliewey. Mi'sel Joe is considered the spiritual chief of the Mi'kmaq of Newfoundland and Labrador and has been the district traditional chief of Miawpukek First Nation since 1983, appointed by the late Grand Chief Donald Marshall.

Sheila O'Neill is an author, drum carrier and member of Qalipu Mi'kmaq First Nation. She is the co-author of My Indian and Suliewey. O'Neill is a founding member and past president of the Newfoundland Aboriginal Women's Network.