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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 MoreLCP launches 2024-2027 Strategic Plan
The League of Canadian Poets presents a new Strategic Plan to guide operations and governance for 2024 – 2027
Read MoreAnnouncing the Poet Ambassador In Residence Program
The League is thrilled to announce our inaugural Poet Ambassador in Residence, Tara Borin! The Poet Ambassador in Residence program is an opportunity for the League to work with some of Canada’s most exciting poets in support of our mission.
Read More“I Don’t Need I Love Yous” by Cindy Patrick – Winner of the 2023 Lesley Strutt Poetry Contest
Congratulations to Cindy Patrick, whose poem “I Don’t Need I Love Yous” is the 2023 winner of the Lesley Strutt Poetry Contest!
Read More“Against Beauty” by Em Dial – Winner of the 2023 Arts and Letters Club of Toronto Foundation Poetry Award
Congratulations to “Against Beauty” by Em Dial, winner of the 2023 Arts and Letters Club of Toronto Foundation Poetry Award!
Read MoreNew Board Members 2023-2025
Welcome President Rayanne Haines (she/her) is an award-winning hybrid author and pushcart nominated poet as well as a cultural producer of intersectional films, stage shows, and panels. She recently completed a year as the 2022 Writer in Residence for the Metro Edmonton Federation of Libraries. Rayanne has penned three poetry collections – The Stories in…
Read More2023 Jessamy Stursberg Poetry Prize for Canadian Youth – Winning Poems
Join the League of Canadian Poets in celebrating the six winners of the 2023 Jessamy Stursberg Poetry Prize!
Read MoreColleen Thibaudeau Award 2023
Celebrating the outstanding contribution Flavia Cosma and Cornelia Hoogland have given to poetry in Canada. The League of Canadian Poets is delighted to celebrate the hard work and dedication that Cornelia Hoogland and Flavia Cosma contribute to poetry. Their gift of time, care, and community has created a lasting impact on poetry in Canada. Volunteers…
Read MoreNational Volunteer Week 2023
The League of Canadian Poets is grateful to the dozens of volunteers who support our staff, our members, and our programs every year. This year, we’re excited to celebrate National Volunteer Week during our very favourite month – National Poetry Month! We’d like to recognize some of the incredible volunteers who have donated their time,…
Read MoreRemembering Arlene Lampert
Arlene Lampert 1934-2023 Arlene passed away in her own home on February 22, 2023 It was peaceful and in her control. Arlene was a force of nature. Along with Gerald Lampert, Arlene was one of the founding members of the League of Canadian Poets. As Executive Director of the League, she was integrally involved in…
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