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    Portrait photograph of George Martin Johnson in best dress.

    "This Famous Ontarians Series has been designed to commemorate, during our centennial year, some of the contributions to the growth of Canada made by citizens of our Province."

Brantford Expositor, Spring 1992     "Repairs to Chiefswood birthplace of famed poet E. Pauline Johnson, could begin this summer, says the museum's former curator."

    "In addition to being the home of Pauline Johnson, Chiefswood was built in an extremely rare fashion, Ms. Tanner said. Instead of having framed walls, like most homes, the walls are solid, constructe

Campbell, Marjorie Freeman, The Globe, 25 Feb 1961, p. 11     "The Indian woman who stood facing the critical Toronto audience that evening in 1892 wore a necklace of bear claws and a handmade dress belted with wampum. She gave her name as Tekahionwake, but mos

Brantford Expositor     "Repairs to Chiefswood, birthplace of famed poet E. Pauline Johnson, could begin this summer, says the museum's former curator."

    "With a wild war whoop, Pauline Johnson leaped onto the stage. Dressed in fringed buckskin, a bear claw necklace around her neck, human scalps dangling from her wampum belt, she began her recitation.

O'Dacre, Bonnie, Hamilton Spectator, 20 Aug 1964     This article provides a description of the history of Chiefswood and details it's features as a museum.

Brantford Expositor, 21 May 1985     An article detailing the restoration requirements of Chiefswood and the efforts undertaken to secure funding for them.

Powless, Lynda, Turtle Island News, 16 Sep 1998     Ganohkwa Sra, celebrates a decade of healing By Lynda Powless, Editor When guests arrived for Ganohkwa Sra's 10th anniversary celebrations last Wednesday they were greeted with balloons, song, food a

Van Steen, Marcus, Brantford Expositor, 24 Jun 1989     This article discusses the efforts of Sheila Ferguson to educate the public about the life and work of Pauline Johnson through presentations of her poetry and the details of her personal history.

White, Vicki, Brantford Expositor, Summer 1992     "A man who is probably best-known as the father of Mohawk poet E. Pauline Johnson will come to be recognized for much more than that after the run of the annual Six Nations Pageant."

Thompson, Brian, Brantford Expositor, Summer 1988     "The "last flicker" of a great people's 10,000-year0old culture has been found in Bob and Leona Moses' basement. And the stunning find was just a "fluke," an amateur anthropologist says."

    "In recent days thoughts of Pauline Johnson have been much with us. This came about through the great kindness of our friend Dr. James Goodwin and his daughter Barbara, who presented us with a fine l

    source: Smithsonian Institution

    ""Chiefswood," the only Indian mansion of historical significance in Canada still standing from pre-confederation days is located on the north bank of the Grand River, overlooking the Six Nations Res

Powless, Lynda, Turtle Island News, 18 Nov 1998     Pauline Johnson inducted in Walk of Fame By Lynda Powless, Editor A famous Mohawk poetess has joined a Brantford broadcaster and entrepreneur in Brantford's Walk of Fame. E. Pauline Johnson, who's po

    "A modern 'unhealthy' tendency to ignore tradition and the past was deplored Saturday by speakers at the unveiling of a historical plaque commemorating the life of Emily Pauline Johnson at Chiefswood

    No. 5 School in 1990.

Brantford Expositor, 1923     "The funeral of the late Mr. Allan Johnson took place this morning upon the arrival of the train from Toronto."