EPISODE · Apr 16, 2025 · 33 MIN
Banished and forgotten: the leprosy colony of Sheldrake Island
from Pinecone Diaries: Canada's Stories & History Podcast · host Craig Rourke
In 19th century New Brunswick, fear of leprosy led to the forced quarantine of Acadian families on remote Sheldrake Island, where children like young Barnabé endured suffering that remained hidden for generations. This is the incredible forgotten story of the Sheldrake Island leprosy colony.Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/craigrourkeE-mail: [email protected] (Newsletter): https://pineconediaries.substack.com/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@pineconediariescanadaBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/pineconediaries.com Get full access to Pinecone Diaries: Canada's Stories & History at pineconediaries.substack.com/subscribe
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Banished and forgotten: the leprosy colony of Sheldrake Island
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