Pauline Johnson Public School

Emily Pauline Johnson (1861-1913) was one of Canada's most popular and successful entertainers at the turn-of-the-century. She was the daughter of a Mohawk Native-Canadian father and an English mother. At the age of 31 when society expected her to marry and have children, she began to tour the country. She gave popular recitals of her poetry, comedy routines and theatrical performances from Halifax to Vancouver. She was the first Native poet to have her work published in Canada. She was also one of the few female writers at the time who could make an independent living by writing and performing.