Solidarity
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 MoreStatement of support and call to action: Kamloops Indian Residential School
League of Canadian Poets’ statement of support and call to action regarding the 215 children found buried at Kamloops Indian Residential School The League of Canadian poets stands in mourning alongside Indigenous communities as they grieve the lives of 215 children whose bodies were found buried at the site of the Kamloops Indian Residential School.…
Read MoreIn solidarity against hate for Asians and Asian Canadians
Solidarity Against Hate Deeply disturbing hate crimes against Asians and Asian Canadians across Canada, both physical and verbal assaults, have risen sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Prime Minister of Canada and provincial and municipal leaders have all clearly stated that hate, violence, xenophobia, and discrimination have no place in our country. Yet 29 anti-Asian…
Read MoreStatement of Support for Black and Indigenous People and Communities
June 2020 The League of Canadian Poets stands in solidarity with Black, Indigenous, and other marginalized communities who have been the targets and victims of racism, prejudice, police brutality, and acts of violence. We support all who speak out, take action, and peacefully protest to bring an end to systemic racism. We are angry and…
Read MoreResources and Organizations to support BIPOC
The League of Canadian Poets is committed and invested in supporting racialized and marginalized individuals as well as amplifying their work in the arts. We hope that this list of resources, organizations, and arts-related reading specific to BIPOC and allies will be helpful in our mission to strengthen and support our inclusive and diverse arts…
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