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- Birth nameEmily Pauline Johnson
- 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.
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