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E. Pauline Johnson

Poet and performer · 1861-1913

Tekahionwake toured three continents reciting her work, half the show in buckskin and half in evening dress.

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Life story

1. March 10, 1861 · Six Nations of the Grand River, Ontario
   Born at Chiefswood on the Six Nations reserve
2. 1892 · Toronto
   First Toronto recital launched a touring career across Canada, the US and Britain
3. 1895 · London, England
   Published The White Wampum in London
4. 1909 · Vancouver
   Settled in Vancouver and befriended the Squamish chief Joe Capilano
5. 1911 · Vancouver
   Published Legends of Vancouver, written from Squamish stories
6. March 7, 1913 · Stanley Park, Vancouver
   Died in Vancouver; her ashes were buried in Stanley Park

Sources

• Wikipedia article: E. Pauline Johnson
• Dictionary of Canadian Biography
• The Canadian Encyclopedia