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April is National Poetry Month

L'avril c'est le mois national de la poésie

April is National Poetry Month

L'avril c'est le mois national de la poésie

For poets

The League is proud to provide publication opportunities, event funding, mentorship programs, prizes, and more to support poets at all stages of their careers.

Apply for membership

Becoming a member of the League connects you to a wide network of poets, and allows you to access exclusive opportunities.

For organizers

In addition to opportunities for poets, the League administers several programs and awards to support dedicated poetry organizers and publishers across Canada.

Find our resources

Our resources page will provide you with a jumping-off point for researching tools and tricks to get your next project off the ground.

For readers

From a diverse community of poets across Canada, the League publishes poetry for every reader through programs like Poetry Pause and the LCP Chapbook Series.

Read poetry

Browse our publications to find poetry you can read for free, or support the League by purchasing a chapbook anthology.

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What's on at the League

January 29, 2025 (Zoom): Cross-Pollinations

In Cross-Pollinations, health humanities and poetry come together under the same scope, combining artistic expression with health practice and research.

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Support: City of Victoria Poet Laureate programs

Making cuts to the arts jeopardizes the city’s Poet Laureate, Youth Poet Laureate and Butler Book Prize programs, as well as funding for 45 local not for profits. These essential programs take up a small fraction of the budget, but provide a huge increase in quality of life for local residents.

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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

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Support: In protest of the elimination of the Creative Writing & Publishing Program at Sheridan College

Recently, the League discovered that Sheridan College had decided to cut the Bachelor of Arts program in Creative Writing & Publishing (CW&P). This program is one of 40 facing cuts due to decreased revenue resulting from caps on international student enrollment.

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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.

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November 27, 2024 (Zoom): Cross-Pollinations

In Cross-Pollinations, health humanities and poetry come together under the same scope, combining artistic expression with health practice and research.

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