Johnson was notable for her poems, short stories, and performances that celebrated her mixed-race heritage, drawing from both Indigenous and English influences. She is most known for her books of poetry "The White Wampum" (1895), "Canadian Born" (1903), and "Flint and Feather" (1912); and her collections of stories "Legends of Vancouver" (1911), "The Shagganappi" (1913), and "The Moccasin Maker" (1913). While her literary reputation declined after her death, since the late 20th century there has been a renewed interest in her life and works. In 2002, a complete collection of her known poetry was published, entitled "E. Pauline Johnson, Tekahionwake: Collected Poems and Selected Prose".