News & Announcements
2025 Poet Ambassador in Residence: Tawhida Tanya Evanson
The League is thrilled to welcome Tawhida Tanya Evanson as the 2025 Poet Ambassador in Residence! Evanson is a Canadian poet, novelist, artist and Ashiq known for her innovative work blending poetry, orality, music and multimedia.
Announcing the League of Canadian Poets Lifetime Achievement Award
With the support of poet Gregory Sass, the League announces new $2,500 lifetime achievement award, to be awarded annually starting in 2025
Give the gift of poetry
If you have a bookish person on your holiday list, consider donating to the League in their honour to support the creation and celebration of poetry.
Prix Lillian Allen Prizes: 2024 winners / gagnants
Join the League of Canadian Poets in congratulating the winners of the 2024 Lillian Allen Prizes! Célébrez les gagnants du 2024 Prix Lillian Allen!
NPM/MNP 2025: Theme, posters, & bookmarks (thème, affiches, et signets)
Celebrate National Poetry Month 2025 using the theme FAMILY! Célébrez le mois national de la poésie 2025 qui a comme thème la FAMILLE!
2024 Summer Lovin’ Contest winners
Join the League of Canadian Poets in congratulating Cheryl Chen and Pujita Verma, winners of the 2024 Summer Lovin’ Contests!
LCP Spoken Word Award: 2024 winners
Join the League of Canadian Poets in congratulating the winners of the 2024 LCP Spoken Word Award!
LCP Spoken Word Award: 2024 shortlist
Join the League of Canadian Poets in congratulating the spoken word poets shortlisted for the 2024 LCP Spoken Word Award!
