Saw review of anovel ecently out about father and son, Newfoundland
people, and relationships with Beothuks (native Newfoundland tribe).
Outsider comes it. Problems. Can't remember the name of it but seems
title has world"river" in it. What is title?

Hello.

Your book is "River Thieves" by Michael Crummey.

Here is a description from Mr Crummey's web site:
"At the turn of the nineteenth century, naval officer David Buchan
arrives in the Bay of Exploits with orders to establish contact with
the Beothuk or "Red Indians," the aboriginal inhabitants of
Newfoundland who are on the verge of extinction."
http://www.michaelcrummey.com/thieves.htm

Order from Barnes & Noble:
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?isbn=0618145311

Or Amazon.com:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0618145311/

search strategy: newfoundland, novel, beothuks

I hope this helps.