PAULINE JOHNSON - NATIVE POETESS
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» Red - Re: Poetess....
In response to message posted by Claywoman:Jacqueline, thanks for stopping by.
Yes, Pauline Johnson was a remarkable woman of her time. She was born one rural concession from where I grew up and she was well known in our part of the country. However, she is not as well known in other parts of Canada, the US or the world. Her poetry is remarkable.
If you have a chance, inquire at your local library for "The Song My Paddle Sings." This is her most known work and you would enjoy it I'm sure.
Thanks for stopping by and reading Pauline's story. She is a woman I have always admired.
-- posted by Red
» roslinds - Hello Mary.
Hello Mary..You have hit an INTIMATE note" PAULINE JOHNSON " ... I've admired and studied her for years , Ms. Johnson is perhaps the first liberated women recorded in Canadian history... although she is not acknowledge for her great contributions to the culture of CANADA and Women Studies.
I have all of her poems/stories and related songs by Composers.... She is a Canadian Treasure
-- posted by roslinds
» Red - Re: Hello Mary.
In response to message posted by roslinds:Rosalind,
I grew up 2 concessions from the Pauline Johnson Homestead, which is on Highway 54. They have recently did a lot of restoration work and the Homestead is once again open to the public. Hope one day you get to visit. The school(Central) which she attended in Brantford is only about 10 blocks from my home.
Yes, Pauline Johnson, was not only the first liberated woman recorded in Canadian history, she was the first Native Canadian recognized for her contribution to great literature.
-- posted by Red
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