Indian Corn Planter

Indian Corn Planter

by E. Pauline Johnson

E. Pauline Johnson's "The Indian Corn Planter" is a poem exploring the cultural significance of corn in Indigenous traditions. Through lyrical language, Johnson evokes the spiritual connection between the Indigenous people and the land, celebrating the life-giving power of corn and the deep understanding of the natural world it represents. The poem also reflects on the historical context of colonization and the resilience of Indigenous culture in the face of change.

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Emily Pauline Johnson, also known as Tekahionwake, was a Canadian poet, writer, and performer. She was born on March 10, 1861, on the Six Nations reserve near Brantford, Ontario. Johnson was of Mohawk...

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