For poets
The League is proud to provide publication opportunities, event funding, mentorship programs, prizes, and more to support poets at all stages of their careers.
Apply for membership
Becoming a member of the League connects you to a wide network of poets, and allows you to access exclusive opportunities.
For organizers
In addition to opportunities for poets, the League administers several programs and awards to support dedicated poetry organizers and publishers across Canada.
Find our resources
Our resources page will provide you with a jumping-off point for researching tools and tricks to get your next project off the ground.
For readers
From a diverse community of poets across Canada, the League publishes poetry for every reader through programs like Poetry Pause and the LCP Chapbook Series.
Read poetry
Browse our publications to find poetry you can read for free, or support the League by purchasing a chapbook anthology.
What's on at the League
Saturday, March 8 (Zoom): Feminist Caucus International Women’s Day Reading
The Feminist Caucus of the League of Canadian Poets (FC) is hosting an online Zoom reading on Saturday, March 8th, from 7-9pm EST, to celebrate International Women’s Day. Ten FC members will read for five minutes each.
February 26, 2025 (Zoom): Cross-Pollinations
In Cross-Pollinations, health humanities and poetry come together under the same scope, combining artistic expression with health practice and research.
ST@NZA 22.1 January 2025
Read the latest from League members in the ST@NZA, the member news bulletin.
Wednesday, February 26 (Zoom): Member Townhall
The League invites our members to join us for an informal information session and townhall with our Board of Directors.
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 (Zoom): Celebrating Black Futures
Join the League online on February 11, 2025, for a Black History Month poetry performance featuring Tawhida Tanya Evanson and Phanuel Antwi.
2025 Poet Ambassador in Residence: Tawhida Tanya Evanson
The League is thrilled to welcome Tawhida Tanya Evanson as the 2025 Poet Ambassador in Residence! Evanson is a Canadian poet, novelist, artist and Ashiq known for her innovative work blending poetry, orality, music and multimedia.