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The League of Canadian Poets

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Poets & Poetry

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Browse our publications to find poetry you can read for free, or support the League by purchasing a chapbook anthology.

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What's on at the League

Prix Lillian Allen Prizes: 2024 winners / gagnants

Join the League of Canadian Poets in congratulating the winners of the 2024 Lillian Allen Prizes! Célébrez les gagnants du 2024 Prix Lillian Allen!

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Call for Submissions: Black History Month 2025

The League invites Black poets to submit unpublished and previously published poems to Poetry Pause to celebrate Black History Month 2025.

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November 20, 2024 (Zoom): Member Townhall & New Member Open Mic

The League invites our members to join us for an informal information session and townhall followed by a poetry reading featuring new members.

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NPM/MNP 2025: Theme, posters, & bookmarks (thème, affiches, et signets)

Celebrate National Poetry Month 2025 using the theme FAMILY! Célébrez le mois national de la poésie 2025 qui a comme thème la FAMILLE!

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ST@NZA 21.3 October 2024

Read the latest from League members in the ST@NZA, the member news bulletin.

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October 30, 2024 (Zoom): Cross-Pollinations

In Cross-Pollinations, health humanities and poetry come together under the same scope, combining artistic expression with health practice and research.

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