The Moccasin Maker

The Moccasin Maker, published in 1913 by E. Pauline Johnson, is a collection of prose that explores the experiences of Indigenous and settler cultures in Canada. The narrative centers on Lydia Bestman, an English girl who marries George Mansion, a Mohawk chief, as she navigates her dual heritage. Johnson, of Mohawk-English descent, is recognized for her pioneering contributions to American Indian women's literature, depicting the struggles of Indigenous women in the face of cultural assimilation and identity. This work reflects her mother's life experiences and the resilience of Indigenous peoples.