Pauline Johnson was born on March 10, 1861 in Six Nations Reserve, near Brantford, Canada West [now Ontario], Canada. She was a writer, known for Shadow River (1933). She died on March 7, 1913 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
At her request, ashes are interred in Stanley Park, Vancouver, British
Columbia, Canada.
After gaining fame for her published poems, performed recitals of her
poetry using her paternal great grandfather's name, "Tekahionwake"
(which means 'double wampum').
Poet.
Father was high ranking Mohawk Indian chief. Mother was British.