Can native americans and/or eskimos grow beards?

Because I don't remember ever seeing one with a beard. I think I remember hearing somewhere that their ethnicity keeps them from having facial hair. So anyway, I'm writing a book in which the main character is from the Beothuk tribe. I've always imagined him as having a beard, and I'd be really disappointed if I had to not give him one to remain accurate to his race. Is it impossible, or is it just rare?