LCP statement on censorship and activism

January 29, 2024
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.

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Announcing new leadership structure

January 18, 2024
Leadership update

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.

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Announcing the Poet Ambassador In Residence Program

November 21, 2023

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.

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New Board Members 2023-2025

June 29, 2023

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…

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