Posts by LCP
LCP statement on censorship and activism
Recently, there have been a number of high-profile incidents of censorship of artists and arts workers worldwide with regards to the Israel-Palestine war, with particular censorship of pro-Palestine perspectives; the League condemns such censorship, as it stands in direct contradiction to Canada’s protected freedom of expression, and the League’s values of inclusiveness and representation.
Read MoreOctave by Mel Thompson
LCP Spoken Word Award: Inaugural shortlist
Join the League of Canadian Poets in congratulating the spoken word poets shortlisted for the inaugural LCP Spoken Word Award!
Read MoreFeb 22, 2024 (Zoom): Poets Advisory Committee
Members of the League’s Community Committees are invited to attend the quarterly Poets Advisory Committee meeting on Thursday, February 22 at 12pm ET.
Read MoreDear Son, (The Bathtub) by Carolyn Mitchell
Feb 8, 2024 (Zoom): Black History Month open mic
Announcing new leadership structure
The League of Canadian Poets is excited to announce its new dual leadership model, effective immediately. Now, alongside the Executive Director, the League will welcome an Artistic Programming Director as co-director.
Read MoreBefore English by Nicholas Bradley
Ways of Mourning by Marvyne Jenoff
LCP launches 2024-2027 Strategic Plan
The League of Canadian Poets presents a new Strategic Plan to guide operations and governance for 2024 – 2027
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