Pauline Johnson was one of the most well-known poets, performers and advocates for Indigenous rights in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Johnson was a trailblazer who hailed from Six Nations of the Grand River Territory roughly 20 km south of Hamilton, Ont.
A one-woman play called Paddle Song is re-telling parts of her life and plays at the Firehall Arts Centre in Vancouver until Nov. 21.
Mohawk actress Cheri Maracle plays Johnson and is giving audiences a glimpse into her life and the legacy she left.
