Sneak Peek!! Pieces from the Exhibit!

Hello dear blog readers!

Many apologies for the delay in posting! All is abuzz with summer activity for this author, and thus our poor blog sat neglected for some time. Rest assured - the staff at Chiefswood are still very busy gearing up for the exhibit, and offering regular tours of the museum (now open Tues - Sun, 10 - 3, and also on selected summer nights!) . To whet your curiosity here are some exclusive images of Pauline Johnson's belongings which will be part of the exhibit this August 15.

Red Booties!

How posh. I saw a pair not unlike these today whilst shopping. Looks like Pauline was not just a literary icon, but perhaps a fashion icon as well.


Fischer's Foot Powder!
Not only was she posh, she was polished too. Foot powder for gallavanting in those fierce boots.


Soap In A Dish!
Cleanliness next to Godliness.

Rimmel's Lavender Water!
Lavender is noted as favorite scent among the Johnson women.

Canoe Paddle
The story behind the canoe paddle is that Pauline kept it hanging above her headboard during her years at Chiefswood.



Stay tuned for more blog updates! The exhibit is right around the corner and there are many artifacts not to be missed.

Upcoming Events at Chiefswood!

Join us as we celebrate a very special summer at the birthplace and childhood home of E. Pauline Johnson!!

Summer Nights

Available Thurs & Fri. (beginning June 25th until July 24th)

Time: 8:30 – 10:00 pm

Torchlight Tours

Camp Fire with snacks

Various night activities (tag, hand shadow games & campfire stories)

Come & explore the Chiefswood Estate under the evening sky, play Victorian time period games that Pauline would have enjoyed.

Available through advance bookings only. T: 519-752-5005

$5.00 per person or $15.00 for a family of 4 or more

We Warmly invite you to:

Join us for an evening of Iroquoian hospitality as we welcome back a long time friend of Chiefswood on Monday, 17^th August 2009 6:30p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Carolyn Pogue – poet, dramatist, & author of fourteen books of fiction & non-fiction – reads from her latest young-adult historical fiction novel entitled “Gwen”.

The book depicts the adventures of a feisty turn-of-the-century Barnardo Home Child and her visit to Six Nation’s Reserve, which features select poetry of E. Pauline Johnson.

Free Admission, Booksigning, Refreshments,

R.S.V.P.: T:519.752.5005 or E: chiefswood@execulink.com

Kindly RSVP by Friday 7^th August 2009.

Pauline Johnson Poetry Reading

August 23, 2009

Call for more information 519.752.5005 or email: chiefswood@execulink.com

Upcoming Exhibition on the life and times of E. Pauline Johnson

August 15 – December 24, 2009

In conjunction with the Woodland Cultural Centre, Chiefswood is pleased to announce an upcoming exhibit on the life and times of E. Pauline Johnson.

We are interested to hear from anyone that may have items relating to Pauline that you wish to be considered for the exhibit. Some examples include; early unpublished works, manuscripts, correspondence, voice recordings, photos, etc.

Please email or call us.

E. Pauline Johnson Exhibit poster

Six Nations Native Pageant Forest Theatre

61^st Anniversary Presents

The Cattle Thief/E. Pauline Johnson

Written and Directed by Dakota Brant Mohawk Nation Turtle Clan

Friday & Saturday Evenings: Aug. 7^th, 8^th, 14^th & 15^th. Rain dates: Aug. 21^st, 22^nd 2009.

Admission: Adults - $7.00, Children 6 to 12 - $4.00, 5 & under FREE

Gates Open 5:00PM show starts at Dusk.