Diane M. Burns | |
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| Born | January 11, 1956 Lawrence, Kansas, U.S. |
| Died | December 22, 2006 (aged 50) New York City, U.S. |
| Nationality | Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, American |
| Education | Institute of American Indian Arts Barnard College |
| Known for | poetry |
| Notable work | Riding the One-Eyed Ford |
| Children | 1 |
Diane Marie Burns (January 11, 1956 – December 22, 2006) was an Anishinaabe (Lac Court Oreilles) and Chemehuevi artist, known for her poetry and performance art highlighting Native American experience. After moving to New York City, she become involved with the Lower East Side poetry community, including the Nuyorican Poets Café.