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Feb 18, 2026 (Zoom): Black History Month with Uchechukwu Peter Umezurike
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).
Read MoreNPM/MNP 2026: Theme, posters, & bookmarks (thème, affiches, et signets)
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!
Read MoreAnnouncing: The Pamela Paige Porter Poetry Prize
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Fund are pleased to announce the inaugural Pamela Paige Porter Poetry Prize (PPPPP), a $2,000 prize for published and unpublished books of poetry.
Read MoreAnti-harassment and accountability strategies at the League
Read about the League’s anti-harassment standards and accountability strategies.
Read MoreFall 2025 Strategic Update
A message from the League of Canadian Poets Board of Directors, midway through the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan.
Read MoreNational Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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.
Read More2025 Summer Lovin’ Contest winners
Join the League of Canadian Poets in congratulating Maria Giesbrecht, Shafraz Ladak, and Cassandra Myers, winners of the 2025 Summer Lovin’ Contests!
Read More60 Events for 60 Years
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.
Read MorePoetry Pause: 2025 Member Spotlight
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.
Read More2025 Jessamy Stursberg Poetry Prize winners
Join the League in celebrating the six youth poets selected as the winners of the annual Jessamy Stursberg Poetry Prize for young poets!
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