News Archives - League of Canadian Poets

Feb 18, 2026 (Zoom): Black History Month with Uchechukwu Peter Umezurike

January 14, 2026

Join the League of Canadian Poets to celebrate Black History Month with feature presenter Uchechukwu Peter Umezurike, reading from his forthcoming poetry book, We Survived Until We Could Live (University of Calgary Press).

NPM/MNP 2026: Theme, posters, & bookmarks (thème, affiches, et signets)

October 28, 2025

Celebrate National Poetry Month 2026 using the theme LAND & SEA! Célébrez le mois national de la poésie 2026 qui a comme thème LA TERRE & LA MER!

Announcing: The Pamela Paige Porter Poetry Prize

October 22, 2025

The League of Canadian Poets and the Porter Family Fund are pleased to announce the inaugural Pamela Paige Porter Poetry Prize (PPPPP), a $2,000 prize for published and unpublished books of poetry.

Anti-harassment and accountability strategies at the League

October 21, 2025

Read about the League’s anti-harassment standards and accountability strategies.

Fall 2025 Strategic Update

October 7, 2025

A message from the League of Canadian Poets Board of Directors, midway through the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 30, 2025

As a settler-colonial organization, the League recognizes its own historical role in the exclusion of Indigenous poets from the wider poetry community and network in Canada.

2025 Summer Lovin’ Contest winners

September 19, 2025

Join the League of Canadian Poets in congratulating Maria Giesbrecht, Shafraz Ladak, and Cassandra Myers, winners of the 2025 Summer Lovin’ Contests!

60 Events for 60 Years

August 26, 2025

In 2026, the League will celebrate its 60th anniversary – a milestone made possible thanks to a truly unparalleled backbone of members, volunteers, donors, friends, and supporters. To celebrate six decades of community, the League will distribute more than $20,000 to our members gathering at 60 in-person events all across Canada throughout 2026.

Poetry Pause: 2025 Member Spotlight

August 3, 2025

Grab a drink and settle in to browsing over 60 poems, published in dozens of journals and websites from all across Canada – and all by members of the League.