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Rita Joe

Canadian writer (1932-2007) · Canada · On the map · Writers · Died at 75

Rita Joe, was a Mi'kmaw poet and songwriter, often referred to as the Poet Laureate of the Mi'kmaq people.

Rita Joe is read about 22 times a day, in 8 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 17 June 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.

Awards

Member of the Order of Canada

Country

Canada